To E.J. Brooks, Acting Commissioner Indian Affairs, Letter from Indian Agent Meeker, Dated July 2, just received, has asked me to appeal to the military, and says the commander at Fort Steele pays no attention to his repeated requests to keep Indians where they belong. He says Chief Douglas has[Read More…]
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FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: A call to action from the VFW
As we gather to honor and support our brave veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) invites the community to participate in our mission and consider becoming a member. Our VFW is dedicated to ensuring that our local heroes are recognized, supported, and engaged in the community. We hold monthly[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: W.H. Clark: Meeker Founders
Hoover? Hoover? Was he a vacuum cleaner salesman? In 1896, Mr. Louis Janin, a successful California mining engineer, employed W. H. Clark, a veteran surveyor and a recent graduate of Stanford, Mr. Hoover. Janin sent the two men on a survey trip in the Four Mile District. They were to[Read More…]
Meeker Public Library Board approves bylaws, talks HVAC, future vacancies
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board of Trustees held its regular meeting last week in the library’s community room. Board President John Moffitt, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and members Dan Olson and Michael Cobb were present. Vice President Keri Grieser was absent. Before approving the agenda for that meeting, the[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Damian Orchard
April 11, 1975 ~ June 24, 2025 Damian Orchard, a resident of Meeker, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Pioneers Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Church at Meeker. A picnic potluck will follow at Lake Avery.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: HOPEWEST – More support, less stress: why timing matters in palliative care
“Call now. Don’t wait.” That’s the message Wilma Erven wants everyone to hear because she’s lived it. Since the passing of her husband, Lee, in 2023, Wilma has made it her mission to share their story and encourage other families to reach out to HopeWest before it’s too late. “I[Read More…]
Meeker celebrates 140 years of Range Call
Colorado’s oldest rodeo returns July 3–6 with history, heritage and hometown pride This Fourth of July, the town of Meeker will mark a major milestone: the 140th anniversary of Range Call, Colorado’s oldest continuously running rodeo and one of the region’s most cherished traditions. First held in 1885—the same year[Read More…]
Women of the West: Parade Grand Marshal 2025
Teresia Ruckman Reed carries pioneer legacy in Fourth of July parade MEEKER | Teresia “Terri” Ruckman Reed never imagined she’d be riding at the front of Meeker’s Fourth of July parade—let alone as the Grand Marshal, but this year, with the theme “Women of the West,” there is no better[Read More…]
Country superstar Brett Young heads to Meeker
Centerstage at the 140th Range Call Celebration on July 5, 2025 Meeker Range Call organizers are thrilled to welcome acclaimed country music artist Brett Young as the headliner for this year’s 140th Annual Range Call Celebration. The much-anticipated concert will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Jared Rogerson to open for Brett Young Saturday
The opening act for this year’s Range Call concert is Jared Rogerson, a Wyoming country artist whose cowboy roots have blossomed into a vibe all his own,“…crafted to appeal to cowpokes who are equally comfortable with Chris LeDoux and Bon Jovi,” (American Cowboy Magazine). As part of a generation raised[Read More…]
RIVER ACCESS AT 3RD & 10TH STREETS
New river access points at 3rd Street and 10th Street are ready for use and are great places to launch and land. Circle Park will be closed through the Fourth of July and into late summer for revegetation and final construction. The park is traditionally a popular location for river[Read More…]
The Lost Junction Band to perform at Range Call Barn Dance after the Brett Young concert
This year’s Barn Dance entertainment will be provided by The Lost Junction Band, a dynamic country-rock group from Grand Junction, Colorado, known for their electrifying live performances and unique blend of country and rock influences. Formed in 2021, the band has quickly become a local favorite, performing at iconic venues[Read More…]
