On March 31, 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 and Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer met with the Commissioners to discuss departmental updates. Andersen presented anContinue Reading
By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent State House lawmakers wrapped up their work on the 2023-24 state budget as contained in Senate Bill 214, with Republicans winning some key concessions that added amendments to the budget. Among the amendments added: $354,701 to pay for the costs of replacing the IndianContinue Reading
The City of Yuma has nearly $875,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to spend by early in 2024. Proposed expenditures were a topic of discussion during the Yuma City Council’s regular meeting, last week at City Hall in downtown Yuma. City Manager Scott Moore said it had been discussedContinue Reading
Holy Week services, including sunrise services, and Easter Egg Hunts are on tap for this holiday weekend. It should be great conditions for the Easter weekend as high temperatures are supposed to be in the 70s without a threat of high winds. Yuma Childcare providers and the Yuma Chamber ofContinue Reading
Calving season is nearing an end, and planting season is quickly approaching as the calendar turns to April, following a cold and snowy winter. It was a tough winter for cow/calf operations, though those whose calves were born later in the winter, March, reportedly had a better time of it.Continue Reading
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