MEEKER — It’s a sad thing to hear people say they find Meeker to be an unfriendly town.
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Club learns about steers
MEEKER — On June 27, 2008 the Meeker Beef Club had their meeting of the month.
Relay for Life seeking survivors
RANGELY — Almost all of us know someone whose life has been affected or devastated by cancer. A special luminaria ceremony will be held at the Rio Blanco County “Relay for Life” Aug. 22 to remember those lost to cancer and honor those who have survived.
Fishing good at Trappers Lake
RBC — The fishing might be good, it might not be. Either way, an outing to the high country is its own reward, and with the heat of summer descending on the lowlands, the time or visiting some Alpine gem is at hand. With summer prevailing in the city, the[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center News: July 17, 2008
n First annual “Road Rash and Splash” mini-triathlon is Saturday, July 19 for ages 13 and over. Cost is $15 for individuals; $30 for teams of two or three. Register at the Rec Center. Registration deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, July 18. Course information is available at the MRC.
Locals do well in the cage
MEEKER — The event was billed as “Rampage in the Cage,” the first mixed martial arts fight to take place in Meeker. Several local fighters competed in the event, which was sanctioned by the Colorado Boxing Commission, in front of more than 400 people in the indoor arena at the[Read More…]
Wrestlers learn from three-time champs
MEEKER — Keenan Turner, Brandan Stewart and Joe LeBlanc, Meeker’s three, three-time state wrestling champions held a takedown clinic last Saturday for wrestlers in the exhibition hall at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
Obituary: Bob Ridgeway
Bob Ridgeway March 15, 1936 ~ July 5, 2008
Shenanigans: How much is a billion?
MEEKER — I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful summer weather we’re having, and that you had an opportunity to see the beautiful wild flowers bloom between Meeker and Rifle! It looked just like a flower garden — gorgeous! The big meadows up on the Flat Tops were almost a solid[Read More…]
Small-town living has its charms … and its challenges
RBC — Being new to the area, I’ve been asked by a lot of people what I think about living in a small town. I always give the same answer: I like it. They usually seem surprised. Some who have asked are almost apologetic, as if what they meant to[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: July 17, 2008
Birth: Ash West Feather Brubaker
RANGELY — Benjamin Brubaker and Jesika Feather would like to announce the birth of their son Ash West Feather Brubaker on April 6, 2008, at 5:05 a.m., weighing in at 5 pounds 4 ounces.
