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Members of the Southern Ute tribe performed a snow dance last week near Vail in hopes of upping the snowpack numbers for the year, which has been unseasonably dry across the western half of the state.

District asked to add drama

MEEKER I In the interest of collaboration and for the benefit of Meeker’s kids, Gary Zellers and Bob Amick, representing the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, asked the board of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District to consider a proposal “to provide comprehensive performing arts programs for the Meeker[Read More…]

With a little help from her friends

MEEKER I When 47-year-old Dee Cox suffered a debilitating stroke in 2008, she was tempted to give up hope. Three and a half years later, she credits a large part of her recovery to the love and support she received from the Meeker community.

Apply now for leadership training program

MEEKER | Together with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) will host a leadership training class in Meeker in 2012. Applications must be received by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce by Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago ~ The national western stock show to be held in Denver Jan. 15-20 has grown to be the big agricultural event of the west. The Colorado Midland Railway Co. announces a special rate of one fare for round trip.