It is time for the next step since Yuma is going to get a new swimming pool. Yuma’s electors approved a 0.75-percent sales tax in the November 4 mail-in election. It was fairly decisive with 471 out of 799 votes (59 percent) cast in favor. The sales tax will goContinue Reading
The Yuma community is going to have a new swimming pool. Unofficial results from the November 4 mail-in election shows 59 percent of 799 votes were in favor, 471-328. A temporary 0.75-percent sales tax will go into effect on January 1, 2026, to fund constructing, equipping and operating a newContinue Reading
The opportunities should be there for hunters who flock to Yuma County and the region for the opening weekend of the 2025 pheasant season. The season opens in this area Saturday, November 8, and continues until January 31, 2026. “It’s looking pretty good,” Colorado Parks & Wildlife Officer Josh MelbyContinue Reading
The 2025 corn harvest definitely is a late one in the Yuma and surrounding areas. Lisa Hageman, grain originator with CHS in Yuma said irrigated corn harvest is just getting going. She noted the dryland still is being harvested when it normally is completed in October. “We’re having trouble gettingContinue Reading
By Deb Daniel RRWCD General Manager The Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) Board of Directors will convene for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Wray Elks Lodge #2409 located at 36355 US-385, Wray, Colorado, 80758. The BoardContinue Reading
Yuma District Hospital & Clinics will be hosting the Fall Health Fair on Saturday. It will be at the hospital after being held at other locations in the community through the years. It will be from 7 to 10 a.m. The last of lab draw dates in Yuma prior toContinue Reading
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Directors covered a wide range of topics during its regular monthly meeting, Monday night. Board President John Deering and fellow board members Tyson Brown, Heath Roundtree and Lindsey Galles were in attendance. Terri Cooper was absent. Superintendent Jim Fraley told the board he wouldContinue Reading
The arraignment hearing for Clifton Boggess, Jr., has been continued to December 2 in Yuma County District Court. It was set for October 7. Boggess, 63, appeared remotely, as did District Attorney Travis Sides. Boggess’ legal counsel, Anna Schamber and Katherine McClaughlin, requested a continuation in order to complete theirContinue Reading
The ballots have arrived in the mail for the November 4, 2025 general election. Voters have until 7 p.m. on November 4 to get their ballot returned to the Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. If you are an active registered voter and have not received your ballot, contact the Clerk’sContinue Reading
PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Acrylic: First, “Golden Lining”, Travis Roubideaux Second, “Fantastic View, Kathleen Monk Third, “Amara”, Dana Abbot Fourth, “A Family’s Tree, Nina Horn Alcohol Ink: First, “Monica”, Brandon Aagesen Second, “Fall Weather Friends”, Joni Maxson Third, “Spring’s Arrival”, Joni Maxson Photography – Black and White: First, “Rourke Ranch”, Christi HerrickContinue Reading