MEEKER I Since 1938, the small town of Meeker Colorado has celebrated our western heritage with its annual Range Call festival. In honor of keeping tradition alive, the Range Call Rodeo is a big part of the fun.
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Chamber events during Range Call
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber is hosting a variety of activities over the Fourth of July celebration that are designed to offer something for everyone this year.
Obituary: Ruth Waite
Ruth Arlene Henne Waite, 67, formerly of Meeker, passed away June 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Past Range Call Parade Grand Marshals
MEEKER I Below is a list of the previous Meeker Range Call Celebration parade grand marshals.
The Voice contestant Gwen Sebastian returns to Meeker
MEEKER I Many voices contributed to Gwen Sebastian’s sudden and long-sought career growth, but which played the biggest part? Certainly her run on NBC’s hit singing competition The Voice was a huge boost.
127th annual Range Call Celebration
MEEKER I Endurance, perseverance and stubborn tenacity were characteristic of Meeker’s pioneer settlers. Today’s residents share those same traits, living in a community which continues to survive, thrive and succeed in spite of booms and busts, droughts and floods, times of plenty and times of want.
Rio Blanco County Fair: “Come Rock with the Stock!”
RBC I Rio Blanco County Fair Books are ready! New this year, there are two fair books to choose from: a Livestock and Dog edition and Indoor Exhibit edition. Livestock books come with a blue cover and the Indoor books are green. Pick up your fair books up today at[Read More…]
This is country music: Jason Boland
MEEKER I In a recent commercial-country star’s genre-defining song, the act of singing about Jesus, tractors and little towns is portrayed as an unfashionable act that runs counter to the current of societal norms.
Jennings tours with fifth album
RBC I Country artist Shooter Jennings released his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Family Man, in March through One Entertainment Group. The acclaimed country star has also announced additional tour dates throughout April in support of the new album. The tour, which he will co-headline with Cody Canada and The[Read More…]
7 tips to help your landscape beat the heat
RBC I Summer has arrived and for many gardeners that means heat, drought and watering bans. This can be hard on gardeners as well as their landscapes.
Frequently asked questions about burn ban
RBC I 1. Does the Governor’s Executive Order only apply on state lands? Answer: No. The governor’s Executive Order establishes a statewide ban on open burning. It defines open burning and sets forth exceptions. In general, local governments and federal land management agencies may have more restrictive requirements.
Freestyle motocross
MEEKER I Bringing X-Game type freestyle motocross action to local Colorado venues and events, Mobile FMX will be stopping in Meeker on their Colorado-Utah-Nevada tour for the 2012 Range Call Fourth of July celebrations.