MEEKER I The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials are under way, and to hear one of the foremost founders of the event talk, the excitement continues to grow every year.
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County commission agendas published
RBC I Meeting notices and the agenda of the Rio Blanco County Commissioners are published in the legal section of the Rio Blanco Herald Times each Thursday before their Monday meetings. Or online at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us.
Get 10 trees for free
RBC I Everyone from Colorado who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.
Regional quilt show set for Sept. 6-7
MEEKER I The Meeker PEO will hold a quilt show featuring quilts from all across Northwest Colorado on Sept. 6-7, the weekend of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials.
A look at sheepdog competition rules and sanctioning of events
MEEKER I The Meeker Sheepdog Classic is billed as a United States Border Collie Handers’ Association (USBCHA) “sanctioned” trial.
MHS volleyball begins with scrimmage; team out to contend
MEEKER I The Meeker High School volleyball team began its season Saturday with a multiple-team scrimmage. Craig, Steamboat Springs and Rifle brought their varsity, junior varsity, and C teams to town for a full day of volleyball.
Memorial Service: Dale McGruder
A celebration of the life of Dale Obert McGruder will be held Sept. 7, 2013, at 820 Third St., in Meeker, from noon to 4 p.m. McGruder was born March 24, 1953, and went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2013.
Mural dedication …
A mural that now adorns the east side of Shepherd’s Office Outfitters was unveiled and dedicated Friday afternoon after a torrential rain. The mural, drawn by well-known Glenwood Springs muralists Kristos and Noemi Kosmowski won the honor by placing first in a contest sponsored by Shepherds and the Meeker Arts[Read More…]
Meeker’s Sheepdog Classic will bring 125 teams to town
MEEKER I The phrase “wild and wooly” may best describe Ute Park from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Sept. 8 at the 27th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials as 125 teams from South Africa, Brazil, Canada and the United States compete for $25,000 in purse and cash awards.
Barone’s 6th graders raise funds for Granby trip
MEEKER I It looks like the sixth-grade students at Barone Middle School in Meeker will have some early school-year bonding to do as they embark Sept. 16-19 on the second annual Sixth Grade Outdoor Experience in Granby, Colo.
Terp, Watt defend golf club championship titles
MEEKER I Champions were crowned Sunday at the Meeker Golf Course after the annual Club Championships were played, and both champions have worn the crown several times before.
