William James Magruder 1933-2021
William James Magruder, known by his friends and family simply as Bill, Dad, Grandad, or Grandpa, and lovingly as Grandpa backhoe, came into the world May 29,1933 in Hugo, Colorado to parents Malvern and Mary (Flageole) Magruder and lived in Simla, Colorado until he was 7 years old. Later, BillContinue Reading
Yuma’s new mascot now has to be approved by commission
There are leaders in the clubhouse when it comes to selecting a new mascot for the Yuma schools. However, Yuma-1 District leaders also have recently learned the district needs to go through the Commission on Indian Affairs to get its new mascot cleared, and get Yuma off the list ofContinue Reading
Yuma-1 Board hears from parents
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education heard from the public on a few different issues, Monday night during its regular monthly meeting at the district office. All five board members were in attendance — Dan Ross, Kim Langley, Lyndsey Galles, Thomas Holtorf and Duane Brown. Yuma-1’s reaction to COVID-19Continue Reading
YHS girls cross country qualifies again for state
Yuma High School’s girls cross country team is in the Class 2A Cross Country Championships for the second straight season. The Indians finished fifth in the team scores Thursday afternoon in the Class 2A Region 1 Meet in Lyons. That earned them the region’s final team berth to the stateContinue Reading
School construction project keeps moving along
The Yuma-1 Board of Education received a lengthy report on the district’s $32 million renovation/expansion project, funded by a BEST Grant and property taxes, Monday night during its regular monthly meeting. An updated timeframe was provided. The board was told the renovation of the Commons is set to be completedContinue Reading
Fair board covered many topics
The Yuma County Fair Board covered a wide range of issues during its meeting at the Eckley Community Center, Monday night. It was the annual meeting for public comments and recommendations, attracting 15 people. There was a little bit of discussion about the new schedule. The fair board had votedContinue Reading
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