MEEKER | As September rolls around in Northwest Colorado a few things become very evident: the weather begins to cool (at least at night), leaves start to change and the scene at Ute Park in Meeker transforms into a six-day event centered on sheepdog trialing and education. The educational aspects[Read More…]
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170 Border Collies and 900 sheep to meet at Ute Park
MEEKER | Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker will change dramatically in anticipation of the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials from Sept. 3-8. For 33 years, the town of Meeker has opened its doors each September to the world as sheepdog enthusiasts gather to celebrate the[Read More…]
Fired up …
Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue members were out this week keeping their skills sharp. It’s been a quiet fire season thus far, but dry temperatures as we head into fall have elevated the fire danger to high and triggered red flag warnings. New volunteers are welcome to join the department.[Read More…]
A year of firsts for the Meeker Classic
MEEKER | Traditions continue in Meeker as the community looks forward to the sight of handlers and their border collies pulling into Ute Park. Not far behind them come truckloads of yearling Merino ewes just separated from their flocks in the Colorado high county. Up go the tents, fences and[Read More…]
Meet the judges of the Jammin’ Jamb festival
NELVA KARLA BICKNELL Nelva Karla Bicknell was born and raised in Mexico City. She’s wanted to be a chef since she was a little girl and has invented recipes since childhood for her family to try. The first in her family to earn a Bachelors Degree, Karla attended the College[Read More…]
MHS Class of 1969 …
Members of the Meeker High School Class of 1969 held their 50th class reunion last weekend and included a barbecue at Joe Merriam’s and a tour of the high school under construction. Jim Cook Photo
Cleaning closets? Put those old soles to a good use
MEEKER | A dozen Meeker high school students are raising funds for their 2020 ecology trip to Galapagos Island by collecting gently worn, used and new shoes. The Meeker International Ecology Program will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected from Funds2Orgs. Collection boxes are available[Read More…]
MACC fall musical youth auditions set for Aug. 30
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will conduct tryouts for “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” on Friday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. MACC President Nancy Richardson announced that tryouts are open to[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center shares plans for further expansion
MEEKER | Margie Joy kicked off the Pioneers Medical Center presentation at the Fairfield Community Center by making two announcements: Upcoming Community Survey: Joy said, “If you receive a call from Dan Jones & Assoc. in the next two-three weeks, it’s not a scam. Please take the time to give[Read More…]
2020 Royalty …
Congratulations to the 2020 Range Call Royalty: Queen Ashlynn Gilbert, First Attendant Braydin Raley, Second Attendant Olivia Olsen, First Princess Falon Gilbert and Second Princess Joslin Speith. KAY BUMGUARDNER photo
Circle Park Pond project inches closer to official groundbreaking
MEEKER | “We’re digging a hole and away we go,” ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn stated during discussion of the Circle Park Pond Project with the board of directors Tuesday evening, providing updates on several issues and preempting discussion of an updated construction bid with a warning that all numbers had[Read More…]
New faces at Meeker School District
MEEKER | Meeker students returned to school this week. While the ongoing construction at the high school is the most obvious change, there are more changes behind the scenes, including new staff, new classes, and some old programs that have returned. According to Meeker School District Superintendent, the high school[Read More…]