Pow wow event represents new era for town, Utes

MEEKER — What started with a conversation in 1993, and then 12 years later began to take shape as a formal plan, will become reality this weekend.
The first Smoking River Pow Wow will take place Friday and Saturday west of town, on Highway 13, at Ute Park, which is the same site of the Meeker Classic sheepdog championship trials. The event is free, and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, but no pets,…