MEEKER I The Meeker PEO will hold a quilt show featuring quilts from all across Northwest Colorado on Sept. 6-7, the weekend of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
A look at sheepdog competition rules and sanctioning of events
MEEKER I The Meeker Sheepdog Classic is billed as a United States Border Collie Handers’ Association (USBCHA) “sanctioned” trial.
Memorial Service: Dale McGruder
A celebration of the life of Dale Obert McGruder will be held Sept. 7, 2013, at 820 Third St., in Meeker, from noon to 4 p.m. McGruder was born March 24, 1953, and went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2013.
Meeker’s Sheepdog Classic will bring 125 teams to town
MEEKER I The phrase “wild and wooly” may best describe Ute Park from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Sept. 8 at the 27th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials as 125 teams from South Africa, Brazil, Canada and the United States compete for $25,000 in purse and cash awards.
OHV riding offers Colorado’s greatest scenery
RBC I Off-highway vehicles provide great backcountry transportation in the summertime, but during Colorado’s fall season OHVs provide access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States.
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MHS, CNCC teacher elected to science board
MEEKER I The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all, welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors including a multiple-award winning teacher from Meeker High School.
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners ignoring public
Dear Editor: Having read the Aug. 22 Herald Times article titled “County has four plans for justice center using old school,” it occurs to me that there is “a rat in the wood pile.”
Ice Cream Social is Sunday
RANGELY I The Rangely Outdoor Museum’s Annual Ice Cream Social and Homemade Ice Cream Contest is Sunday at 1 p.m. during Septemberfest.
Plein Air Best of Show won by Cunningham
MEEKER I Maym Cunningham of Meeker won the Best of Show Award at the Plein Air Meeker 2013 competition with her “Mountain Trail” painting.
Letter to the Editor: Specific Range Call parade photo sought
Dear Editor: I rode my hopped-up 2000 black and chrome Harley Davidson motorcycle in Meeker’s Range Call Parade on the Fourth of July.
Letter to the Editor: Letter regarding trailhead parking
Dear Editor: I guess it is illegal to park your vehicle on a public street in Meeker? I received a visit from the Meeker Police Department at my house today to tell me not to park on a public street. I must digress a bit here.