The City of Yuma is in the process of patching pot holes all over town. One might have noticed big chunks of street cut out and dug down several inches, even resulting in temporary street closures at some locations. City crews are cutting out around the pot holes. Street SupervisorContinue Reading

Colorado State University leaders spent time in Yuma and Morgan counties last week. CSU President Amy Parsons and CSU College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Lawrence Dill spent a full day in the counties engaging with many wonderful people, including agricultural leaders and innovators. The day began with a visit toContinue Reading

On August 29, 2024 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading

There is an opening on the Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors. Board member Robert Dorothy announced his resignation during last week’s regular board meeting. He noted he has been missing meetings lately due to other obligations. He said that after last week’s meeting the next one he would beContinue Reading

Early enrollment figures indicate the student population continues to drop in the Yuma-1 schools. The preliminary numbers as of last Friday, August 23, show 805 in Pre-K through 12th grade. The early number last year was 847, which was down from 886 for 2022-23, 874 in 2021-22, and 899 forContinue Reading

There is a new member of the Yuma Police Department. Officer Rachel Billings is in her third week on the force. She came over from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for 2-1/2 years, doing code enforcement, animal control and patrol duties. “I am learning Yuma better andContinue Reading