While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, it has not changed the need to celebrate and support children and the adults who love, care for, and educate them. The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for theContinue Reading
By Kelly Rayl The Yuma Pioneer A majority of people can take a trip to the grocery store without incident. Hopefully you remember your list, you shop, pay your bill and head home. Mitch Armstrong, a 6-year-old kindergarten student at Morris Elementary, found the grocery shopping experience extremely overwhelming; soContinue Reading
The Yuma City Council election will come to a close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5. There are eight candidates for the four seats up for election. The candidates, as they appear on the ballot, are Shannon Scholefield, Zane McMeekin, Marc Shay, Dana Olsen Josh, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Terri Frame,Continue Reading
Yuma County will have two elected positions determined in June’s primary election. Two candidates emerged for both Commissioner, District 1, and Sheriff, during the Yuma County Republican County Assembly, held Sunday in Wray. Adam Gates and Jamie Unger both received enough delegates to make the ballot for commissioner. Incumbent TrentContinue Reading
The snow keeps falling heavier to the south of here. The Yuma area received a soaking snow Monday, measuring a couple of inches. It was heavy at times, coupled with a strong wind, but for the most part was a manageable storm for the first day of spring. However, theContinue Reading
Progress is being made with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs in regards to Yuma School District-1 getting off the American Indians mascot “non-compliant” list. Superintendent Dianna Chrisman provided an update during the Yuma-1 Board of Education’s regular meeting, this past Monday night at the district office in downtown Yuma.Continue Reading
A Yuma City Council candidate forum will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red Willow on Main. Eric Metcalfe will serve as the moderator. There will be an introduction and background by each of the candidates. A series of preset questions will be asked byContinue Reading
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