MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where familiar faces returned to the winner’s circle and the bull riding jackpot continued to grow after another week without a qualified ride. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance[Read More…]
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Anderson shines with three titles as bull riding purse reaches $2,500
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on July 9 following a one-week break for the annual Range Call festivities, with standout performances across multiple events and another rollover in the bull riding competition.Slack began at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Meeker rodeo wraps up June action with Week 3 performances, rollover bull riding
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series wrapped up its first month of competition June 25 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds with standout performances across multiple events and another rollover in the bull riding competition. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance at 7 p.m., with contestants[Read More…]
Week 2 brings winners, rollover payouts at Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | Competitors returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 18 for Week 2 of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series, with winners crowned across multiple events and larger payouts building for next week’s competition. The weekly summer series continued with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the main[Read More…]
Opening night sets tone for Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 11 to open its 2026 season, drawing competitors from around the region for the first night of summer rodeo action. Now entering its ninth year, the weekly series began with slack at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Rodeo lights and fair fun highlight week seven of Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | Under the glow of arena lights and with the smell of funnel cakes drifting from the nearby fairgrounds, Week Seven of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought the town together once again for fast times and tough competition. The night kicked off with steer riding, where three contestants[Read More…]
Back-to-back wins and breakout rides mark Meeker Rodeo’s sixth week in the 2025 series
MEEKER | From a blistering 89-point bull ride to a lightning-fast 2.58-second breakaway run, Week Six of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series delivered high-level competition and standout performances from both returning champions and new winners. The night opened with the open team roping event, where Meeker local Kash Atwood and[Read More…]
Ropes, reins and rollover pots: Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Week Five keeps the dust flying
MEEKER | Week Five of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off Thursday evening with more than just rodeo action. Right after slack finished at 6 p.m., organizers hosted the first annual Kids Pet Show, where children showed off their furry, feathered and even scaly companions. The free event included[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned for Week Four
MEEKER | After a one-week break, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned last Thursday night for Week Four. The night kicked off with steer riding, which featured three competitors. None were able to make a qualified ride, so the $213 jackpot rolled over and will be added to the pot.[Read More…]
Chrome and Consistency Bellio ropes third straight Ladies Breakaway win in Meeker
MEEKER | With three straight wins under her belt, Ripley Bellio is becoming the one to beat in the ladies breakaway event at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. The Craig cowgirl clocked a 4.06 on Thursday night during week three, just off her 4.04 from the previous week. Bellio’s consistency[Read More…]
Second rodeo produces winner
MEEKER | Week two of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought more high-stakes action to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds last Thursday night, with competitors battling it out under clear skies and in front of a packed crowd. From lightning-fast breakaway runs to hard-fought bull rides, local talent and visiting[Read More…]
The bulls are back in town!
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. With no steer riders scheduled, the night opened with the open team roping event. Meeker local Kash Atwood and teammate Kole Roberts came away with the[Read More…]