1A hoops report
The Otis High School boys basketball team is moving right up the standings. The Bulldogs entered this week 6-2 overall, 2-0 in the YWKC, and No. 8 in the 1A CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index. They hosted Caliche this past Tuesday, host Briggsdale on Friday and are at Weldon ValleyContinue Reading
Amparo Delia Muñoz de Ruiz 1948-2025
Amparo Muñoz Ruiz entered into her eternal rest on January 17, 2025 at the age of 76 after a lengthy illness. Amparo was born October 23, 1948 in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico to Guadalupe and Maria de Jesus (Marrufo) Muñoz. Amparo met the love of her life and belovedContinue Reading
Donald Dean Hansen 1943-2025
Donald Dean Hansen was born at home, January 18, 1943. He was the 8th child of 10 children born to Alfred and Jennie Irene (Aydelott) Hansen and they lived in the Lone Star area. He passed away on January 20, 2025 at home at the age of 82. Don attendedContinue Reading
Beatriz Aurora Murphy 1974-2025
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.’ John 11:25-26 Beatriz Aurora Murphy entered into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2025 atContinue Reading
Velvet Rachell Reynolds 1962-2025
Velvet Rachell Reynolds was born August 5, 1962 to Armando and Nellie Pacheco in Kremmling, Colorado. She grew up in Winter Park, Colorado, with her parents and three siblings. As a family they ran a gas station and towing company called Pacheco & Sons Taxaco. Velvet had many fond memoriesContinue Reading
Yuma library celebrating 100 years
Edited and expanded upon by Ashley Samber Lynch In January of 1924 twelve women of the Methodist church met and organized the Yuma Women’s Club. The purpose of this group was to establish a public library. The Library collection was housed in closed cases at the town hall and beganContinue Reading
Council gets food truck permit feedback
The Yuma City Council received some feedback on the city’s new food truck permit. There were several food trucks around Yuma until the new permit was passed, raising the fee to $50 per month, and requiring written permission from landowners to be on their property. Now one hardly ever seesContinue Reading
NJC hosted CNA open house
Several community members attended the grand opening of the Certified Nurse Aid classroom and lab, last Thursday evening at the Northeaster Junior College Yuma Campus. Many of the NJC leaders also were in attendance, including Northeastern Yuma Campus Director Kortnee Dutton, NJC Executive Director Mattie Haney, Director of Marketing JesseContinue Reading
Boys hoopsters getting deeper into league play
It is time for Class 3A Patriot League games for the Yuma High School boys basketball team. The Outlaws are 7-2 and No. 4 in the 3A Selection and Seeding Index after splitting two games last weekend. They rolled past Akron at home last Friday before dropping a double overtimeContinue Reading
Challenges keep coming for Yuma girls
The challenges keep coming for the Yuma High School girls basketball team. The Outlaws are 6-3 and No. 11 in the 3A CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index after splitting two games last weekend. They held off a pesky Akron squad last Friday in The Pit, 39-36, then gave Simla allContinue Reading