Commissioners visit with wind energy company
On May 26, 2022 the Yuma County Board of County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting. Chairman Robin Wiley, Commissioner Trent Bushner, and Commissioner Scott Weaver were present. The Commissioners attended a virtual presentation held by Colorado Counties, Inc. debriefing on the State of Colorado legislative session and county governmentContinue Reading
Pole vault camp is coming back
The Pole Vault Camp is returning to the YHS track complex this month with two sessions. Camp One is June 14-15. Camp Two is June 28-29. Beginners (grades 4-6) will be 8 to 9 a.m.; intermediate (grades 6 and up, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; and advanced, which is for gradesContinue Reading
Heat in the Street 3 on 3
The Yuma Hoopsters second annual Heat in the Street 3 on 3 Tournament will be June 12 at City Park. Register by Friday, June 3, to guarantee a T-shirt, or at least by June 8 to avoid a late fee. Divisions are: Grades 3/4 girls and boys; grades 5/6 girlsContinue Reading
Ann Allison Hardwick 1935-2022
Ann Allison Hardwick was born on August 9, 1935 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Marjorie and Kelsey Hardwick. When Ann was a toddler the family moved to the Los Angeles area in California. They returned to Colorado with Ann in 1939. They bought a farm south of Vernon and thatContinue Reading
Yuma-1 off list, lawsuit dismissed
Yuma School District-1 has been taken off the “Mascot Bill” non-compliant list, and the lawsuit against the Colorado state legislation banning American Indian mascots has been dismissed in U.S. District Court. All of this has taken place this month. Yuma-1 was removed from the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs’ non-compliantContinue Reading
‘A short time to accomplish so much’: Republican River board contemplates fee changes, inactive well contracts and state funds
By Adam Rayes KUNC Rural and Small Communities Reporter In April, the Republican River Water Conservation District Board put out notice of possible changes to water use fees for irrigating crops. At the board’s quarterly meeting Tuesday, however, members did not decide on whether a fee-structure change process will occur.Continue Reading
Proposed controlled burn policy in the YC
Sheriff Todd Combs has been working with other county officials to come up with a controlled burn policy in Yuma County. The sheriff met with representatives of the various fire departments in April to come up with a procedure in which citizens need to call in the W-Y Combined CommunicationsContinue Reading
Memorial Day services, cemetery tour
It is the unofficial start to the summer season as Memorial Day is upon us. All area schools have concluded the 2021-22 year over the past week or so, and everyone is gearing up for a holiday weekend. The Yuma VFW and American Legion will host the annual Memorial DayContinue Reading
Robinson leads Yuma boys to second straight title
It took decades for the Yuma High School boys track and field program to win a team state championship, finally doing so in 1996. It took another 25 years to win the program’s second state title last year, but only one year to pick up a third, doing so lastContinue Reading
Yuma girls thrill in 800 sprint medley win
A thrilling victory in the 800 sprint medley was a memorable highlight of the Yuma High School girls track and field team’s stay at the weather-delayed Class 2A Track and Field Championships, last Thursday through Sunday at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. The Indians ended up tied with Wiggins forContinue Reading