MEEKER | Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is making its way to Meeker. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 15 at 4[Read More…]
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Possible plans for Town Hall third floor
MEEKER I With Mayor pro tem Travis Day at the helm, the Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Chris Lockwood requested a “five minute tour” of the third floor of town hall. The board discussed the possibility of the Meeker Chamber moving its offices to[Read More…]
Cabin Fire east of Meeker 100% contained
MEEKER I The Cabin Fire was a small fire east of Meeker on the Blanco Ranger District. The fire was determined to be the result of a ‘holdover,’ or lightning strike that smoldered and remained undetected until warm, dry weather increased fuel receptivity. It became visible and was reported on[Read More…]
PIANO MAN …
Ed Ranum has been traveling to Meeker from Fort Collins to tune and repair pianos for more than 15 years, usually once in the spring and once in the fall. Tuning should be completed annually, but Ranum was also able to fix numerous wonky keys on a 100-year-old upright during[Read More…]
GO DOG GO …
Colorado Grand returns to Meeker
MEEKER I In its 33rd year, 32 years of actually running due to COVID, The Colorado Grand returned to Meeker. “Meeker is one of our favorite stops,” commented Heather Greene of Eagle, Colorado. “I am always the first one to leave in the morning as I need to coordinate lunch[Read More…]
Sheepdog Alice and handler Scott Glen take first at Classic
MEEKER I The most decorated border collie in North America added the final jewel to her crown by winning the 2021 Meeker Classic. Scott Glen and Alice from New Dayton, Alberta, Canada made an amazing run on Sunday, Sept. 12. The sheep were tough, and it took most of the[Read More…]
FALL, Y’ALL …
Apples are blushing, mums are blooming and the morning air is crisp. Soon all the smart bucks will be hanging out in town, and all the hunters will be hanging out in the forest looking for them. | Caitlin Walker Photo
AIN’T IT GRAND …
Third Meeker Mustang Makeover event nets $37K
RBC I Sporting a wide grin, Rangely horse trainer Wade Allred received a $3,000 check, along with a red, white and blue ribbon to put around mustang Windy Bob’s neck, a bridle made by saddlemaker Mike Brennan and a basket brimming with Curicyn horse care products as he accepted the[Read More…]
BACK AT IT …
QUILTS GALORE …
