The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
Meeker chamber holds election
MEEKER I Ten names are on the ballot to be mailed to all members of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce this month, as the organization holds an election to seat five new board members.
Breaking Bread …
Breaking Bread Ministry continues to provide a free meal every Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Richards Hall, on the corner of Fourth and Park streets in Meeker.
Smith kids sweep jr. golf tourney
MEEKER I The Smith siblings from Rifle made a clean sweep of the annual junior golf tournaments in Craig and Meeker this week.
Working to get it ready
“Everyone is working hard to get this ready,” Rio Blanco County commissioner Shawn Bolton said of the new agricultural building at the county fairgrounds.
Rangely Auto Parts
Rangely Auto Parts (NAPA), owned by Brad Casto, is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The team at Rangely Auto Parts provides great service and information for those seeking any automotive, heavy duty or aftermarket accessories for their vehicle.
ERBM Community Appreciation Day
The WRBM Recreation and Park District let the ERBM Recreation and Park District borrow four of their inflatable structures for the annual Community Appreciation Day set up on the courthouse lawn for everyone to enjoy.
Lakeside Cafe is owed by Lisa Hodges and is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stop in and see all that the Lakeside Cafe has to offer.
Jensen Memorial park rededicated
MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District board members, staff and members of the Jensen family gathered Sunday, July 24, to rededicate the 57-acre parcel of land formerly known as Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.
40 golfers in Xcel tourney
MEEKER I Some have said “if you can’t win your own tournament, you’ve got no chance at any other.”
Rangely Community Gardens
The Rangely Community Gardens held its first farmers’ market last Tuesday featuring fresh cucumbers, radishes and squash available for “pick and pay.”
Bicycle Bob
Bicycle Bob was “bicycle-hitchhiking” last week, when this photographer picked him up outside of Meeker and drove him to Craig.
