County, Opinion

Heritage and agri-tourism keys to Rio Blanco’s future

RBC I Have you noticed? One formerly viable and essential Meeker downtown business has failed and closed. Rumors of others struggling are rampant. Main Street is often sparsely populated with vehicles, and businesses are often nearly devoid of customers.

Only when the annual Meeker Sheepdog Classic is in session are stores, restaurants and lodging venues busy or even full. When the trials end, so too does the tourism activity and, thus, the flow of dollars.