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Tag: Meeker
Local roper wins championship
MEEKER I A local roper qualified to rope in the nation’s richest team roping during the recent United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) Spanish Trail Classic held May 5 through May 8 in Moab, Utah. Ed Watson of Meeker was the winner in the No. 8 Pick Draw division, defeating[Read More…]
Letter: Annual golf tourney a success, thank you
We at the Xcel Energy Meeker office would like to thank all who participated in our Annual Hawaiian Luau Golf Tournament July 23. The tournament was a success with great weather and great fun. We had 40 players participate, who all went home with something.
Still dancing after all these years
MEEKER I The saying might be “dance like nobody’s watching,” but in the Richardsons’ case, lots of folks have been watching. Lifelong square dancers Wilbur and Lois Richardson were inducted into the Colorado West Area Square Dance Council’s Hall of Fame Aug. 26.
Historical Society meeting Oct. 2
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Historical Society’s quarterly meeting will be held Oct. 2 at Kilowatt Korner …
Shooting range sight-in days
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season.
Invitation to the community choir
MEEKER | To all community choir members and others who like to sing, we will be starting practice on Sept. 19.
Letter to the Editor: Report requested
Dear Editor: I’m writing today to voice my concern over the how the elementary school debacle is being handled and the lack of information that is being provided to the community.
Quilt show a huge success …
The Meeker P.E.O. Chapter BA would like to thank everyone who attended the Quilts in the Country quilt show last Saturday.
HOME OF: Torrance and Connie Hughes
MEEKER | Torrance and Connie Hughes of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Their children are hosting a 50th anniversary party for them Sept. 17.
Funeral Notice: Minford Beard
Memorial services for Minford Beard will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
Loose Ends: Sorry, wrong number
A long time ago dialing a wrong number was an occasion for staying on the phone.


