Mary K. Krueger, David Main and David Cole provided entertainment on the courthouse lawn during Saturday’s farmers’ market.
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The correct response to a child who whines, “That’s not fair!” is “A fair is place you go to ride the rides.” Well, that’s the correct response in other places, anyway.
Goedert receives accolades
Natasha Goedert, shown here with her husband Billy and children Uri and Sophia, received an award July 29 as Rocky Mountain Region Wildlife Biologist of the Year.
Dawson raises money for families with children who are ill or need transplants
MEEKER I Phil Dawson’s cross-country journey combines two of his greatest passions: Horses and raising money for families of children with long-term illnesses who need or have gone through an organ transplant. “I ride for organ transplant children,” said Dawson, whose journey took him through Meeker last week. “I’m trying[Read More…]
Spring Cave closing aims to save bats
MEEKER I Spring Cave is an important biological resource, which is now closed to public access, along with all other caves and abandoned mines of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain Region.
Maes, Buck visit Meeker Tea Party
Dan Maes, Republican candidate for governor made a surprise visit to Meeker on Monday night, showing up at a Tea Party cookout at City Park, along with his daughter, who works for his campaign.
Jim Cook cards hole-in-one
MEEKER I “It was timely and good for the team,” Meeker golf pro Jim Cook said of his most recent hole-in-one during a pro-junior tournament in Rifle.
Bark in the Park at Meeker Rec Center Aug. 8
MEEKER I Bark in the Park for dogs, cats and more will be held at the Meeker Recreation Center on Sunday at 1 p.m. The event is free and will feature contests, prizes and more.
Hickenlooper visits Meeker
[/caption] John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, made a stop in Meeker on Monday during a campaign swing through northwest Colorado.
Thirty-eight take part in Jason Otter camp
MEEKER I Local high school basketball players from around the state got a taste of what it really takes to elevate their game to the next level when the Jason Otter School of Basketball came to town June 5.
Smith siblings victors in junior golf tournament
MEEKER I “I’m taking the credit and their winnings,” former Rifle coach Jack Smith said with a smile after his three grandkids won their respective divisions in the Meeker Junior Golf tournament. Siblings Kyler, Jacob and Masi Smith all won, including Kyler having the best score of the day last[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • Game Warden Gentry arrested Wheaton Clark and Loyal Mack on Sunday for killing deer out of season. • Nearly everyone in Meeker was out Monday evening viewing the total eclipse of the moon. The night was perfectly clear and the moon was[Read More…]
