MEEKER | Property owners (or the individuals responsible for the property) are required to cut and remove weeds and brush, including weeds in adjacent alleys and public rights-of-way between Aug.1-10.
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Nieslanik on Gonzaga president’s list
MEEKER | Meg Nieslanik, a resident of Meeker, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for spring semester 2011.
Home of: Robert and Kami Cochran
Robert and Kami Cochran of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Cochrans have lived in Meeker for the past five years. Robert and Kami will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in September.
Rodeo showcases skills of local ranchers, cowboys
MEEKER I Once again, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo showcased the outstanding ranching skills of local ranchers. This year’s winning team included locals Lenny Klinglesmith, Travis Anderson, Lance Pakuer, and former Meeker resident Ryan Vroman.
Classifieds: July 7, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
Kids’ events add to rodeo fun
MEEKER I Don’t miss the Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta, which start at 2 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the fairgrounds. Local ranches — some of which have been around as long as Range Call itself — compete in events taken from daily ranch life, like trailer loading.
Run for Your Life 2011
MEEKER | Since 1979, locals and visitors alike have gathered in the early morning hours on July 4 for another kind of parade — the Run for Your Life 5K walk/run. In the last 30-plus years the annual race has grown to encompass hundreds of participants from all age groups.
Spirit of liberty and can-do attitude behind U.S. success
RBC I It’s the spirit of Americans that makes us the greatest country with the most freedom and prosperity the world has ever known.
Main Street Madness tourney
MEEKER I Current and “older” basketball players and basketball fans: the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual Main Street Madness three-on-three basketball tournament (formerly hosted by the Meeker boys’ basketball teams).
Ranching skills displayed at Ranch Rodeo competition
MEEKER | This year the Range Call Celebration will once again include the Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo consists of events that mimic “ranch skills.”
Big sparks for a small town show
MEEKER I People might think they have to head to the big city for a decent fireworks display, but Meeker residents and Range Call attendees know better. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and community support, Meeker’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display gets better every year.
No dunk tank but everything else downtown
MEEKER I No one will get dunked during the Range Call celebration this year but the dunk tank should be the only thing missing, as organizations like the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, The Rio Blanco Historical Society and the local Masons Lodge will make sure downtown visitors have plenty to[Read More…]




