Features, Meeker

Anniversary at Milk Creek site unites cultures

Around 160 people attended the 140th anniversary of the Milk Creek Battle Saturday, including representatives from all four Ute tribes and ancestors of some of the Buffalo Soldiers. Above, Jonas Grant Bullethead stands in full regalia next to members of the Meeker VFW. Joe Sullivan and Dr. Dave Steinman were honored posthumously for their part in developing the Milk Creek Battlefield Park and informational signage installed earlier this year. One of the 15 signs features…