The Mustang Mingle, part of the Meeker Mustang Makeover event, brought out nearly 300 people, including (above left) Teresia and Scott Reed, (above center) Christy and Kent Borchard, and ((above right) Gus and Christine Halandras. Deirdre Macnab Photos
(Above left) Butch and Karin Theos at the Pioneers Association annual dinner and dance. Butch and Sally Lou Shultz (above right photo at left) received the Spirit of the Pioneers awards this year. Also pictured is Hallie Blunt, Pioneers Association President. Bobby G’s Memories Photos
(Left) Smoking River Brewing Co. co-owner Keven Borchard presents Meeker volunteer firefighter Vaughn Moodie with a plaque of appreciation. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
(Center) Kristofer Borchard, co-owner of Smoking River Brewing Co., presents Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Chief Luke Pelloni with a plaque during the Oktoberfest celebration last weekend. Stephanie Hanson Photo
(Right) Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola holds up his award during the Oktoberfest celebration at Smoking River Brewery this past weekend. BOBBY G’s MEMORIES PHOTO
(Left) Chance Walker raises his stein high during the stein-hold competition at last weekend’s Oktoberfest celebration. He came in second place. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
(Right) Brewers Chip Brown and Brett Borchard raise their steins. Proceeds from the 2025 Oktoberfest event went to a fire recovery fund administered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. STEPHANIE HANSON PHOTO
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UPDATED TO CORRECT NAME SPELLING FOR VAUGHN MOODIE
