Open communication between the Colorado Department of Agriculture and producers was the theme of a town hall meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the Eckley Community Center. About 40 people, mostly local ranchers and farmers, attended the meeting that featured Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg and Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, the newly-appointed BureauContinue Reading
By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent Farmers and ranchers would be required to notify their local fire departments when they do controlled burns, under a bill that won approval from the House Energy and Environment Committee last week. House Bill 1132 would apply to anyone attempting a controlled burn onContinue Reading
Yuma County has teamed up with local associations and entities to present Yuma County Ag Appreciation Week, March 20-27. The Yuma County Board of Commissioners have passed a proclamation declaring it, and the Yuma City Council was to vote on a similar proclamation during its meeting this past Tuesday night.Continue Reading
There was a series of vehicle thefts this past week in the Yuma area, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has reported. The first was last Friday, March 11, at about 10 p.m. when a 1997 Ford Ranger was stolen one-half mile west of Yuma from a farm residence. The ownersContinue Reading
My name is Adam Gates and I am excited to announce that I am running for Yuma County Commissioner District 1. I was born and raised in Yuma County. I have experienced the friendly rivalry from both sides of the county wearing purple as a member of the Wray EaglesContinue Reading
Cindy Taylor would like to announce she is running for Yuma County Assessor. She is seeking her fourth term. One of the accomplishments that Taylor has brought to this office has been the popular Yuma County property records search. With this website available, customers can research the property within theContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s boys basketball team is back in the big house. The Indians will take the floor today, March 10, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland for the first time since beating Fowler in a Class 2A quarterfinal in March, 2020. The top-seed Indians, 22-1, will take onContinue Reading
Jamie Unger has announced his intention to run for Yuma County Commissioner District 1, a seat currently held by Trent Bushner. Unger said, “This county has provided me with a great deal of opportunity and I want to insure that Yuma County continues to be a place conducive to theContinue Reading
The Yuma County Conservation District (YCCD) in Wray is currently offering seedling trees for the 2022 season to local landowners. These low-cost trees can be used for wind breaks, erosion control, snow breaks, wildlife habitat or any other use that can be beneficial to the landowner. In addition, the YCCDContinue Reading
Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 3rd, 2022: In support of our Ukrainian neighbors, the executive team announces Viaero Wireless will be the first cellular carrier to offer free calls to Ukraine. Effective today, we will waive charges for customers placing calls to Ukraine from our home network. Voice calls, text messages,Continue Reading