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Range Call Royalty …

Range Call Royalty tryouts were held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Meeker. Maclaine Shults and Kaitlyn Dinwiddie from Meeker as well as Katye Allred from Rangely participated in tryouts.

August 28, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

What’s in a name? Dispelling the controversy about the Meeker Pageant

MEEKER I An unfortunate controversy has arisen concerning the title of the annual historical pageant in which allegations have been made based on inaccurate information.

August 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Cowboy up!

“Hey Bobby, I have a complaint,” my friend said as I walked into his business the other day.“And what’s that?” I asked. I appreciate constructive criticism, especially from those I consider mentors, like my complaining friend.

July 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

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Run For Your Life results released

More than 280 runners and walkers competed in the annual Run for Your Life 5K. Results are listed below.

July 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Outstanding competition at Main Street Madness

MEEKER I The first annual Main Street Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament was a huge success for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 30 teams competed in four divisions.

July 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Kids’ events add to rodeo fun

MEEKER I Don’t miss the Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta, which start at 2 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the fairgrounds. Local ranches — some of which have been around as long as Range Call itself — compete in events taken from daily ranch life, like trailer loading.

July 3, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

Run for Your Life 2011

MEEKER | Since 1979, locals and visitors alike have gathered in the early morning hours on July 4 for another kind of parade — the Run for Your Life 5K walk/run. In the last 30-plus years the annual race has grown to encompass hundreds of participants from all age groups.

July 3, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

Spirit of liberty and can-do attitude behind U.S. success

RBC I It’s the spirit of Americans that makes us the greatest country with the most freedom and prosperity the world has ever known.

July 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Main Street Madness tourney

MEEKER I Current and “older” basketball players and basketball fans: the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual Main Street Madness three-on-three basketball tournament (formerly hosted by the Meeker boys’ basketball teams).

July 3, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Ranching skills displayed at Ranch Rodeo competition

MEEKER | This year the Range Call Celebration will once again include the Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo consists of events that mimic “ranch skills.”

July 3, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Big sparks for a small town show

MEEKER I People might think they have to head to the big city for a decent fireworks display, but Meeker residents and Range Call attendees know better. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and community support, Meeker’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display gets better every year.

July 2, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

No dunk tank but everything else downtown

MEEKER I No one will get dunked during the Range Call celebration this year but the dunk tank should be the only thing missing, as organizations like the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, The Rio Blanco Historical Society and the local Masons Lodge will make sure downtown visitors have plenty to[Read More…]

July 2, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled