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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago • The man who gets mad at what the newspaper says about him should return thanks three times a day for what the newspaper knew about him and suppressed.

Generous words & generous deeds

MEEKER I Maintaining a strong work ethic and lending a helping hand have been the most common characteristics of the people previously interviewed. Bryce Purkey certainly fits right in.

Getting ready for the sheepdogs …

Former Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials director Ellen Nieslanik’s dog checks out the bales of hay laying on Ute Park, where preparations are being made for the celebration and competition of the annual event’s silver anniversary.