Carl Junior Atkinson 1932-2020
Carl Junior Atkinson of Denver was born on April 22, 1932 to Carl R. and Nora (Wall) Atkinson in Yuma, Colorado. He passed away on February 7, 2020 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 87. Carl attended the Yuma Schools and graduated from Yuma High School with the classContinue Reading
New rental housing development taking shape
There is a new development in town that is generating a lot of interest. Three Yuma men — Shane Galles, Justin Coughlin and Chad Rayl — have teamed up to create Revive Management, with an eye on creating a quality rental housing development on an approximately three-acre lot between N.Continue Reading
Photo stories this week
Feral cat program a success The Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program conducted by the City of Yuma late last week was a success. With the help of Metro Denver Cat and Animal Assistance Foundation, Tom Parks, and Prairie Winds Veterinary Clinic, LLC the initial phase of the TNR program resultedContinue Reading
Blach announces for District 3
There is another one in the race as Dave Blach has announced his candidacy for Yuma County Commissioner District 3. Blach is running as a Democrat. He is the fourth to announce their intention of running for the District 3 seat. The field includes incumbent Robin Wiley, a Republican, RayContinue Reading
Blecha announces for District 2
Betsy Blecha of Wray announced this week her candidacy for the Yuma County Commissioner District 2 seat. She is running as an unaffiliated candidate. There are now five running for the season, Democrat incumbent Dean Wingfield, Republicans Chris Wood and Scott Weaver, and Mindy Whomble, who also is running unaffiliated.Continue Reading
County issues statement about marijuana
The Yuma County Commissioners have received a number of requests for information and/or comment regarding recent community conversations concerning retail marijuana establishments in Yuma County. Based on the requests received, we have identified the need to clarify communication channels and reaffirm the official position of the Yuma County Board ofContinue Reading
Yuma boys head to the hills
Yuma High School’s boys basketball team could not capitalize on being the top seed in district. Because of that, their punishment is having to take a trip to picturesque Vail for regional action this weekend. “Our region is set up well for us,” head coach Dave Sheffield said. “I likeContinue Reading
Yuma girls on the road to Rye
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team is hitting the road for a chance to advance to the Class 2A State Tournament for the ninth straight year. And the Indians are going to a familiar place — at least for the players that also were on the volleyball team. They willContinue Reading
Lone Star girls, Stratton/Liberty teams in 1A regional
By KC Holtman The Lone Star Lady Longhorns are having a great season, and it has been great to see their hard work paying off. The Longhorns edged Haxtun to win the Class 1A District 5 Tournament title, last Saturday at Wray High School. It was their first district titleContinue Reading
Sports Schedule March 5-11
Schedules Yuma High School Girls Basketball — At Class 2A Region 5 Tournament, Rye, Friday-Saturday, March 6-7; vs. Dawson, 7:30 p.m. Friday; if win, play Rye-Center winner 1 p.m. Saturday. Boys Basketball — At Class 2A Region 8 Tournament, Vail, Friday-Saturday, March 6-7; vs. Meeker, Friday, 4 p.m.; if win,Continue Reading