Arickaree’s Jefferson led local 1A contingent with four state titles
Arickaree’s Jacob Jefferson definitely closed out a stellar high school track and field career in style. The recent 2023 graduate won all four of his events at the Class 1A Track and Field Championships, last weekend at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. Jefferson competed in the maximum of 12 eventsContinue Reading
Yuma pool closed for summer of 2023
There will not be any public swimming in Yuma during the summer of 2023. It is hoped a renovated and improved Yuma Municipal Pool will be ready in time for the summer of 2024, but there is no guarantee at this time. “It all depends on the funding,” City ManagerContinue Reading
New radios add to school safety measures
In the ongoing effort to improve school safety, staff in all Yuma School District-1 buildings have been equipped with radios to allow for immediate communication between buildings in case of an emergency. The system also bridges to the local dispatch center, with some of the radios equipped to receive messagesContinue Reading
Yuma baseball hosts Dragons on Saturday
Yuma High School’s baseball team will be facing more challenges in the coming weeks. Yuma is at home Saturday for a doubleheader against Holyoke. The Dragons entered this week with a 7-4 record and ranked No. 5 in the Class 2A Rating Percentage Index. Yuma also plays a non-league gameContinue Reading
Yuma track hosts meet Saturday
Yuma High School’s track and field teams are nearing the end of the regular season. Yuma hosts the HWAY Meet on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. Yuma competed in back-to-back meets last week, getting home late Friday from the Haxtun Relays held in Holyoke, then up early the next morningContinue Reading
Bulldogs knocked out in District 5 semifinal
The Otis High School baseball team is playing for its regional seeding, this week in the district tournament. The 1A Bulldogs improved to 10-6 and advanced to Friday’s District 5 semifinals, after a 12-10 win this past Tuesday over Caliche, played in Haxtun. Unfortunately, their stay in district ended Friday,Continue Reading
1A track and field
The Otis High School track and field athletes will be in Yuma on Saturday after competing last Saturday in the Tom Meyer Akron Invitational. The Bulldogs had several placing efforts in Akron. Peyton Wells whipped the discus 123-7 to take first place. He was seventh in the shot put atContinue Reading
Dean Edward Miller 1933-2023
Dean Edward Miller, of Yuma, Colorado, passed away on April 4, 2023 at Yuma District Hospital. He suffered multiple cardiac events leading to a sudden decline in health. Dean was born May 8, 1933 in Zenda, Kansas, to Walter Miller and Alice Trentman Miller. He was the third of sevenContinue Reading
Family finding autism help in Yuma
By Kelly Rayl The Yuma Pioneer April is Autism Awareness Month. “It’s important to us to let people know that there is help out there. You just have to keep strong and stay motivated, never give up,” Shayna Ruehle said. Her son Zion Smith was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder,Continue Reading
Council approves ARPA funded projects
The Yuma City Council has approved the list of projects that will be using American Rescue Plan Act funds over the next year. The action came during the council’s regular meeting, last week in Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, and council members DanContinue Reading