COVID-19 roller coaster continues, though numbers staying low overall
Up and down we still go on the COVID-19 cases. Yuma County has seen an uptick in cases over the past two weeks, but the latest update before press time showed the number of new cases dropping again. The county was up to 15 new cases over a seven-day period,Continue Reading
Two more nights of “101 Dalmatians”
The Yuma Drama Club is having its first performance since November 2019 as it is presenting “101 Dalmatians” Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Yuma Theater. Showtime each day will be at 7:30 p.m. Two performances remain, so get on out to the theater and enjoy a live production again.Continue Reading
Yuma FFA held banquet last week
The Yuma High School FFA Chapter finally got to hold an in-person event again, hosting the end-of-the-school-year banquet last week at Red Willow on Main. Pictured at left are members who received their Chapter Degrees, and pictured at right are the this year’s Greenhands getting their degrees.Continue Reading
YHS teacher receives honor
Yuma High School teacher José Ramon Rivera Acosta is being recognized by Economic Literacy Colorado for his commitment to economic education. Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC) has selected five deserving Colorado teachers to be recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week – one each day of the week – for their exemplary commitmentContinue Reading
Tribe’s late-season rally sends them back to state
Just when it seems like they are out, they get back in. Now the Yuma High School volleyball Indians are so far in, they will compete in the program’s ninth straight Class 2A Tournament, next week at Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. “What a rollercoaster of a season, andContinue Reading
Otis back in 1A tourney
Otis High School volleyball has rarely missed the state tournament over the past 30 years of so, winning five state championships during that span. Count the shortened Season C in 2021 as another state-tournament campaign. The Bulldogs, the 11th-seed in the 24-team regional, might have received an assist in theContinue Reading
Stratton/Liberty fifth seed in 1A volleyball tourney
The Stratton/Liberty volleyball team is back in the Class 1A State Tournament for the first time since midway through the last decade. The Knighted Eagles capped a great run in the shortened Season C by sweeping past South Baca and Dove Creek in the 1A Region 5 Tournament, held lastContinue Reading
Yuma baseball caps off delayed sweep
Yuma High School’s baseball team went back to Akron, Wednesday night, to finish a season-opening sweep of the Rams. The Indians traveled to Akron for the Season D debut, Tuesday afternoon. They held a 12-6 lead in the first game after 5-1/2 innings when inclement weather moved in. It ledContinue Reading
Yuma track off to strong start; Otis and LS start season
A beautiful early May day was the backdrop for the opening the track and field Season D, Tuesday as Yuma High School hosted the Bill Kalb Invitational. The YHS teams made the most of the opportunity, as the boys won their team title, and a shorthanded girls team finished fifthContinue Reading
5:10 to Yuma returning in June
Organizers of the 5:10 to Yuma are excited to announce that the race will be back for 2021. Saturday, June 19, is the date, and both the 5k and 10k course options will be available. “We are thrilled we can offer the more ‘traditional’ 5:10 to Yuma experience with bothContinue Reading