MEEKER | Not many parties last 112 years, but this one has. Beginning in 1912, the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association, previously known as the Old Timers dinner and reunion, is an event to celebrate family, friends and community. This year it is scheduled for Aug. 10, and everyone is[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Seussical Jr. The Musical Nov. 16-18 MEEKER | Three performances of Seussical Jr. the Musical will be held at the Meeker High School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, Nov 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5[Read More…]
Gobble Wobble 5K to benefit Meeker’s Meals on Wheels
As you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast this month, consider this: more than 44 million people face hunger in the United States today, including one in five children. People in rural communities like ours and senior citizens are especially vulnerable. What can you do about it? Well, after[Read More…]
Summer Send – Off
Mountain Valley Bank hosted their annual Summer Festival downtown last Saturday. The event provides an opportunity for local nonprofits like HopeWest to raise funds by providing activities and treats to festival-goers. Everyone who attends receives $5 in “Bank Bucks” from MVB to spend at the booths. Participants could trade tickets[Read More…]
From Wild to Mild: Mustang trainers to compete in Meeker
MEEKER | Ten-year-old Leah Wood, in the shadow of the White River National Forest, has spent her summer riding and packing her new mustang “Geronimo” along steep cliffs and high mountains in anticipation of competing in the 2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover that will take place on Sept. 11 at the[Read More…]
