RBC I Following each 10-year census, congressional districts are redrawn so that each district represents an equal population. Last week, Colorado’s independent redistricting commission released a new map with proposed changes to the current congressional districts. The state currently has seven districts. An eighth district has been proposed on the[Read More…]
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Third Meeker Mustang Makeover event nets $37K
RBC I Sporting a wide grin, Rangely horse trainer Wade Allred received a $3,000 check, along with a red, white and blue ribbon to put around mustang Windy Bob’s neck, a bridle made by saddlemaker Mike Brennan and a basket brimming with Curicyn horse care products as he accepted the[Read More…]
BACK AT IT …
QUILTS GALORE …
DAYS GONE BY: September 2
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • It is the proper thinking now to use the word “ignited” instead of “fired” when speaking of the man who lost his job. • Link Tagert is taking the initiatory degrees as a counter-hopper in Oldand & Co.’s store, and comes up smiling[Read More…]
ROCK N’ BULLS RETURNS …
CNCC sponsored its 12th annual Rock N Bulls event on Saturday, Aug. 28 to benefit its athletics program. CNCC alumnus and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association bull rider Beau Southern was the top rider of the night winning the buckle on a rank Farris Cattle bull. CNCC President Dr. Lisa Jones[Read More…]
MHS duffers play in Gypsum
MEEKER I This week the Cowbosy played in Gypsum at Gypsum Creek Golf Course. The guys had a good week posting one of the lowest team scores of the season at 326. None of the golfers had played this course before. The team is playing at Bookcliff Country Club on[Read More…]
The Classic is back!
RBC I Next week as Meeker opens its doors for the 2021 Meeker Classic, much will be the same as it has been for 34 years. It still takes a community to pull the event off – you need open space, good sheep and good dogs. That first Meeker Classic[Read More…]
THE TANK …
On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in the high desert of Colorado, guitarist and composer Bill Frisell and filmmaker Bill Morrison projected film images onto the stark landscape and the sides of the seven-story tower known simply as “The Tank.” The extraordinary structure was the backdrop for a sold-out audience seated[Read More…]
COWBOY KICKOFF …
This year’s winning team of the Cowboy Kickoff Classic are four of the Meeker Cowboys very own: Connor Blunt, Ryan Sullivan, John Hampton Hightower, and Peter Hanks. The boys shot a 62 taking home first place. Blunt, Sullivan, and Hightower are all members of the 2021 football team and Hanks[Read More…]
AGNC to host sixth annual economic development summit Sept. 9 in Rifle
RBC I Associated Governments of Northwestern Colorado (AGNC) will host its sixth annual Economic Development Summit on Sept. 9, 2021, in Rifle, Colorado at the Ute Theater, 132 E Fourth St. Elected officials, economic development professionals, educators and business owners will be among those in attendance. Attendees will learn about[Read More…]
COFFEE WITH COACHES …
Readers who frequent the sports section might have caught wind of “Coffee With Coaches,” a talk show/podcast covering and promoting the sports and activities of Meeker High School. Check out episode one on the HT Facebook page, with future episodes set to stream live every Monday morning at 7 a.m.
