Ruth Arlene Henne Waite, 67, formerly of Meeker, passed away June 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Past Range Call Parade Grand Marshals
MEEKER I Below is a list of the previous Meeker Range Call Celebration parade grand marshals.
Marshals David and Sue Ann Smith
MEEKER I Introducing 2012 Range Call parade marshals David and Sue Ann Smith of Meeker.
Parade marshals Bud and June Striegel
MEEKER I Business owners and philanthropists Bud and June Striegel are fixtures in the Rangely community.
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.
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…]
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.
No fireworks this year
Meeker and Rangely both have spectacular fireworks displays but because of extreme hot and dry weather conditions and current fires burning in the state, both fire chiefs wisely announced this year’s Fourth of July displays would be cancelled.
11-12 baseball …
Meeker’s 11-12 year-old team is currently 8-0 and in the championship side of the bracket of the double-elimination league tournament, being played on their hometown field.
Welcome home, Toni Simmons
RBC I Toni Simmons was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancer in April 2009.
