Author: Caitlin Walker

ALL’S FAIR …

The 101st Rio Blanco County fair is coming up. The horse show is set for this weekend and the main event will be Aug. 1 through 6. Find details in this year’s Fair Book, available at https://rbc.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1154

HAPPY RETIREMENT …

Christy Whitney Borchard (left) enjoyed receiving a blaze orange ‘Meeker Is Uniquer’ t-shirt to commemorate her retirement as HopeWest CEO. Fellow HopeWest retiree Solveig Olson (right) presented the gift at a party last Thursday at Smoking River Brewing Co., where Borchard was celebrated by family, friends and community members. |[Read More…]

SHOP LOCAL …

There’s one more Meeker Farmer’s Market and Meekerpalooza tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. before a break for Fourth of July festivities. Two more events are set for July 15 and 22, and possibly one for August with date to be determined. | CATILIN WALKER PHOTOS

SUMMER FUN

Summer kicked off with the first farmer’s market and Meekerpalooza concert downtown last Friday. (Left) Rivers Bend Outfitters offered hay rides at their farmer’s market booth. (Right) little ladies listen (and dance) on the courthouse lawn to music from A Band Called Alexis. The next event is June 17. |[Read More…]