Yuma County Showdown Friday in Yuma
The latest edition of the ancient Yuma-Wray football rivalry will take place Friday night in Yuma. While the Eagles had the privilege of hosting top-ranked Limon last Friday, losing 41-0, they still are perfectly situated for a Class 1A playoff spot, sitting at 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the toughContinue Reading
Yuma cross country puts state hopes on the line
Today, October 21, is the day the Yuma High School cross country athletes put their state dreams on the line. The girls and boys teams are in the Class 2A Region 1 Meet at Lyons High School. Several other 3A and 4A regionals also are being held there today, OctoberContinue Reading
Yuma volleyball looks to build some momentum
Maybe a rivalry match is what will finally get the Yuma High School volleyball team rolling. The Indians hosted Wray this past Tuesday in a Lower Platte Activities Association match. They had dropped five straight. However, they put it together Tuesday night in their 2021 home finale in The Pit,Continue Reading
6-man football report
Arickaree/Woodlin’s football team enters the final two weeks of the regular season with a chance at claiming a 6-man playoff berth. The Indian Mustangs, 4-3, host Peetz, 3-5 on Friday, with a win securing a winning record no matter what happens the following week at highly-ranked Idalia. They enter thisContinue Reading
1A volleyball report
The Otis High School volleyball team is trying to battle its way into a postseason berth. The Bulldogs ran their winning streak to six with this past Tuesday’s YWKC League win at Bethune, improving to 9-10 overall, 4-1 in league play. However, they have a serious battle today, October 21,Continue Reading
Yuma Art Show results
Amateur Category Best of Show: First, Cabernay Wheeler, Transformed. Second, Leona Powell, Dad and Bandit. Third, Jennifer Henry, Loves You. Acrylic: First, Cabernay Wheeler, Transformed. Second, Taryn Hisam, Pumpkin. Third, Taryn Hisam, Pink Flower. Fourth, Taryn Hisam, Moon Flower. Collage: First, Gail Ardueser, The Root of Evil. Color Pencil: First,Continue Reading
Arnulfo Johnny Medeles 1955-2021
Arnulfo Johnny Medeles, 66, of Akron passed away October 14th, 2021 in Aurora with his wife and children by his side. Arnulfo was born April 1, 1955 in Zapata Texas, born the 4th child of 10 to Manuel and Dora Delbosque Medeles. Arnulfo grew up in Hereford Texas where heContinue Reading
Mascot list narrowed to seven
Yuma School District-1 now is actively seeking feedback from the students in regards to the pending mascot change. The Yuma-1 Board of Education held a work session Monday night in the Yuma Middle School Commons to get more public input. It was decided by the end of the meeting tryContinue Reading
COVID cases keep rising in the YC, region
The Delta variant is driving a surge in COVID-19 cases in Yuma County, and throughout most of northeast Colorado. The Northeast Colorado Health Department reported that, based on reports from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), that nearly all the new cases are due to the DeltaContinue Reading
Yuma hosts Burlington in must-win game
It is a quick turnaround for the Yuma High School football team after last Friday’s heartbreaking loss at Wiggins. The Tribe hosts Burlington today, October 14, in a rare Thursday night varsity game. It is the first Thursday night varsity football game in decades, if ever, though Thursday games areContinue Reading