By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent The 2023-24 state budget is now in front of lawmakers at the state Capitol. During the past week, the Senate worked on the $38.5 billion budget, adding $85.5 million in additional spending that included $354,000 in funding for the Yuma school district, intended toContinue Reading
Law enforcement and other emergency personnel responded last Wednesday afternoon to Yuma Middle School for a potential threat. The activity took place after the school day had come to a close. Following is the joint statement issued by Yuma School District-1 and the Yuma Police Department. “On Wednesday, March 29,Continue Reading
Yuma County is a major player in the agricultural industry, which is one of the biggest industries in Colorado. Recognizing that fact, Yuma County Ag Week is March 20-24. Yuma County and several businesses and organizations have teamed up to have a variety of events, recognizing the country’s contribution toContinue Reading
The Yuma City Council heard from several residents regarding two situations during its regular meeting, last week in Yuma City Hall in downtown Yuma. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, and fellow council members Tim McClung, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Dan Baucke, Terri Frame and Jerome Benish were all in attendance.Continue Reading
By Ashley Espinoza & High Plains Research Network staff It’s not often that The New York Times visits eastern Colorado. However, a few months ago, it happened. Journalists were interested in learning what communities around the country are doing to address mental and emotional health. They stumbled upon the COMETContinue Reading
The Yuma Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the St. Patrick’s Day Auction. A long-standing tradition that benefitted a myriad of causes over decades, the auction stopped several years ago, but was brought back last year, and continues in 2023. It will be held Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day,Continue Reading
Char Adlesperger’s life definitely took a dramatic turn last Wednesday, February 22. “I was in Sterling for lunch. My grandma called and said my house was on fire. At first I asked her if she was joking,” she said earlier this week. Unfortunately, her grandma, Linda Dinsmore, was not. “IContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team will get to host a Class 3A regional, this weekend, while the boys have to hit the road, but at least get to take in some great scenery on their way to Leadville. Yuma’s girls are the fourth seed in the 32-team regional field,Continue Reading
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education approved the 2023-24 calendar during its regular monthly meeting, this past Monday night in the board room at the district office on the Yuma High School campus. All five board members participated. Duane Brown, Lindsey Galles, Thomas Holtorf and John Deering attend in-person,Continue Reading
On February 14, 2023 the Yuma County Board of County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting. Chairman Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, and Commissioner Adam Gates were present. Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer met with the Commissioners to discuss departmental updates. The Commissioners heardContinue Reading