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.
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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…]
Thwarted bank robbery comes to life at Range Call
MEEKER I Every year, a dedicated bunch of Meeker locals return to the scene of the crime: the 1896 attempted armed robbery of Meeker’s bank. While none of the actors were alive back then, many of them can trace their family history back to the original participants.
126th annual Range Call Celebration
MEEKER I Today’s residents share those same traits, living in a community which continues to survive, thrive and succeed in spite of booms and busts, droughts and floods, times of plenty and times of want.
American Idol’s Danny Gokey entertains at concert
RBC I From his days of long hours as a truck driver to his third place finish on the eighth season of American Idol, Danny Gokey has always been a student of life.
Passing the baton
After 13 years of ministry, Pastor Pat Turner (left) “passed the baton” of leadership to his successor, Pastor Joseph Cardile.
Maser, Belmonte win Road Rash ‘N Splash triathlon
MEEKER I Karl Maser and Lisa Belmonte set gender records in the fourth annual Road Rash ‘N Splash triathlon, held last Saturday. Thirty-one people participated, including 22 individuals and three teams, where competitors swam 250 yards in the pool, biked six miles on Sulphur Creek Road and ran two miles[Read More…]
Downriver bear
Joan Klose had a visitor earlier this week two miles west of Meeker where she’s staying. “He was about 20 feet behind the RV,” Klose said.
Cochran to receive award
MEEKER I Collin Michael Cochran will be presented with scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout award, at a Court of Honor on Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at Richards Hall, St. James Episcopal Church, 368 Fourth St. A reception will follow.
Vendors invited to 4th of July events
MEEKER | Vendors interested in downtown booth space during the 4th of July events, please contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at (970)878-5510
The fountain of youth?
MEEKER I Those who are brought up in the homes of hardworking people often become hard workers themselves. Hardworking describes Bill and Phyllis Schoenhal perfectly.
Trail system discussed
Elena Scott and John Birkey of Norris Design diplayed conceptual plans during an open house to discuss the development of a trail system at the Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.