MEEKER | “All of them are like ‘wow;’ they are the highest quality overall we’ve ever had, ” said Mary Frances Coryell, art committee chair for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, of the 50 art contest entries by 38 artists from across North American now hanging at Wendll’s and waiting[Read More…]
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Discount tickets available now for Sheepdog Classic
MEEKER | The public can join the excitement of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, one of Northwest Colorado’s premier fall events, from Sept. 4-8 and save some money and a lot of hassle.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Meeker Fire Department
Dear Editor: Recently, lightning struck about 20 yards across the fence in our neighbor’s property towards the top of the hill where we have a small cabin. Many of our neighbors saw the strike and the subsequent burst of flame as the field began to burn, and they called 911.
Coed softball…
The first round of the 2013 ERBM Coed Softball League tournament started Wednesday and the semifinals are scheduled to be played Monday, Aug. 12 at Paintbrush Park starting at 6:15 p.m. Former champion Ace Trucking defeated the defending champions Rangely True Value Hardware in league play and will be the[Read More…]
History of downtown Meeker significant
MEEKER I Meeker and Rio Blanco County may be one of the ”best kept secrets in Northwest Colorado” as a truly historic venue of the Old West.
Letter to the Editor: Friendly but not welcoming
Dear Editor: My name is Joannie Tripe and I have lived in Meeker since 1998. I just finished reading your column, “From My Window,” in the Aug. 1 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. I found today’s article really struck a chord with me. I agree with you that[Read More…]
CPW to offer safety class this weekend
MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering novice hunters from the Meeker area a final opportunity to take their required Hunter Education class from an agency instructor before this fall’s big game hunting seasons.
Plein Air artists sought in Meeker
MEEKER | Local artists are encouraged to be a part of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s Plein Air Meeker 2013 art competition and exhibit.
Vandalism…
Some unknown person or persons apparently tried to dig up and make off with roughly 15 to 20 plants Saturday night or early Sunday at Meeker’s Sanderson Hills Park.
Smith wins two in a row at Meeker Golf Course
MEEKER | Rifle’s Kyler Smith, who recently turned 18, returned to the Meeker Golf Course for a second time in the past two weeks and left each time as the best golfer of the tournament.
RBC makes DPHE changes
RBC | Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE) has made some changes in more ways than one.
The Oldland Ranch: Work never ends for family members
MEEKER | Every now and then an opportunity comes along that rejuvenates the idea that the West is still alive and that there remains a way to make a living in the cattle business.