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
Yuma Hospital and Clinics received delivery of its new MRI unit Monday, marking the next major step in the imaging suite project. The installation team is putting the finishing touches on the project, including reinstalling the tilt panel, completing wall shielding, and finalizing cabinetry around the unit. Once construction wrapsContinue Reading
The fate of a new swimming pool in Yuma rests in the hands of the voters. Ballot Question 2A submitted by the City of Yuma seeks permission to raise funds for constructing, equipping and operating a new swimming pool. The ballot question asks if the city’s debt can be increasedContinue Reading
The ballots are going out in the mail on Friday. That means voters will begin receiving them early next week, and have until November 4 to return them to the Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. This is the first time the City of Yuma is conducting a November municipal election.Continue Reading