MEEKER I “What is ‘cultural heritage tourism,’ anyway?” someone asked recently. By definition of the National Trust it is: “Traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural and natural resources.”
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Comments sought on wild horse-gathering plans for local areas
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments concerning proposed gathers of excess wild horses in areas managed by the BLM White River Field Office.
Town board increases water rates for Meeker
MEEKER I The Meeker Town Board raised water rates Tuesday night at a level slightly higher than had initially been proposed.
Meeker school superintendent Meyer resigns
MEEKER I Mark Meyer, the superintendent of schools in Meeker, kicked off the open public forum at the Meeker Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening by reading a letter of resignation to the board, the few teachers and a gathering of citizens who were present.
Stockgrowers’ annual meeting Saturday
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers will hold their annual meeting on Saturday at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The stockgrowers’ annual dinner and dance will follow at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center and run from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. For full details on the[Read More…]
Snowshoe, cross-country fun Saturday
MEEKER | Have you been to the Philip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park in the snow? If not, Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., is your chance to enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on this beginner and intermediate trail.
‘I Ride with James’ benefit ride Feb. 15
MEEKER I The Fourth Annual “I Ride with James” Poker and Snowmobile Ride will be held Sunday to help support the James Sizemore Memorial Scholarships and Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to friends, neighbors in time of loss
Dear Editor: The Juli Wood Guinn family wishes to thank our friends and neighbors for their loving care of prayers, cards, food, flowers and visits in our time of mourning.
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Letter to the Editor: Importance of supporting local merchants
Dear Editor: It wasn’t until I was on the Meeker Town Council that I understood the first reason we need a strong business community.
Land purchase expands Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area
MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed the acquisition of 695 acres, most of which is adjacent to the Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area, located a few miles west of Meeker.
Trophy hunt…
