Political Quotes

“In the late 1880s, landmen circulated flyers throughout the country about a place in the Republican River Valley with fertile soil and plenty of open land--a place named Yuma, Colorado. By 1886, the town had established itself a school, churches, and a thriving ranching community. This year Yuma celebrates its 125th year, a community defined by the cycles of Mother Nature and the Ogallala Aquifer, made vibrant by agriculture and energized by businessmen and -women who are constantly looking for new ways to be successful. A little town on the high plains of Colorado, population just over 3,000 people, Yuma has been home to a U.S. Open PGA champion; an Emmy winner; a National Book Award finalist; a Medal of Honor recipient; professional football players; some of the Nation's leading farmers, ranchers, and business owners; and, yes, even a Member of the United States Congress. Yuma lies in the heart of Colorado agriculture. Yuma County is often the Nation's leader in corn production. It has weathered the boom and bust of farm prices, hailstorms, drought, and wind. For a small town, it seems like no matter where you go, you find someone who is either from there, lived there, or has family there. In many ways, it is one of the biggest little towns in the Nation. From its Old Thresher celebration in the fall and the Yuma County Fair to high school sports and academics, it is an incredible place to live, to raise a family, to grow, and to do business.…”