MEEKER — Somebody somewhere has paid researchers to study satellite photos of thousands of cows worldwide. Their conclusion? Cattle seem to spontaneously align their bodies in a north-south direction when resting or grazing. Apparently, when the cows come home, it’s because they have a sense of direction. No GPS required.[Read More…]
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Streaker makes Aug. 16 trip to Leadville and railroad excursion
RANGELY — On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Streaker passengers, driven by Sharon, went to Leadville to ride the Colorado and Southern train. Sharon started picking up passengers at 4:10 a.m., leaving Meeker at 5 a.m.
FNBR sponsors flag contest for youth
MEEKER — First National Bank of the Rockies (FNBR) is a sponsor of the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials scheduled for Sept. 3-7, and it also sponsors a flag contest.
Top handlers, tough sheep mix it up at Sheepdog Trials
MEEKER — Whistles, shouts, gasps of delight and dismay announce the 22nd annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials in Meeker Sept. 3-7 where 124 top dog/handler teams from Canada, South Africa and the U.S. compete for the $20,000 purse and other prizes.
Sweet Adelines recycling cell phones
MEEKER — Sweet Adelines are recycling old/used cell phones.
Giving Tree meeting set for Wed., Sept. 3
MEEKER — The Giving Tree is having an organizational meeting Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.
Meeker Elementary hosts open house
MEEKER — The Meeker Elementary School is hosting a back-to-school open house Friday, Sept. 5 from 4-6 p.m.
Registration ongoing for CNCC fall classes
MEEKER — Registration for CNCC fall classes continues this week at CNCC Meeker Center,
Meeker Locals: August 21, 2008
MEEKER — Good luck to all the 4-H and FFA members headed to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
Fall Festival features fun
Sept. 27 event benefits area non-profit agencies MEEKER — It won’t be long, and fall will have arrived. It also means the Fall Festival is almost here.
Tony Theos named Colo.
MEEKER — The Colorado Wool Growers 81st annual convention was held July 22-24 in Keystone, Colo., and outgoing president Joe Sperry (Delta) was replaced by president-elect Anthony (Tony) Theos.
Teams tie in Cowboy Kickoff
MEEKER — Two teams finished the annual Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf tournament with an eight-under-par 60 but only one team was willing to participate in the playoff to determine the winner.
