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Range Call 2023

Range Call put on the 138th annual Independence Day celebration with style again this year, with numerous activities over five days. Here are some snaps from just a few of the events. This year’s Range Call celebration included performances by Escape: A Journey Tribute Band Friday evening. Saturday, Josh Gracin[Read More…]

July 5, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Richardson honored as 2023 Range Call Parade Marshal

MEEKER | “To me appreciation goes a long ways, for what we do. I mean, not just for Range Call but for anybody we deal with,” said Boyd Richardson about the Range Call board’s decision to choose him as this year’s 4th of July Parade Marshal. “I was just told[Read More…]

June 30, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

It’s time for Range Call 2023!

Visit meekerrangecall.com for ticket pricing.

June 30, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: You can go home again

Nothing brings back the memories of one’s childhood like going back to a place one calls home, at least once a year if possible. Celebrating the annual events that take place here, especially Range Call, draws crowds of tourists and residents from both town and county. A feeling or sense[Read More…]

June 28, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Play a part in the Meeker Pageant

Practices for the Meeker Pageant are June 27-29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Meet by the grandstands. Youth must have a parent or guardian come to the first practice to sign the required paperwork. The Pageant performance will be Sunday, July 2 in the evening.

June 27, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Volunteers needed for Pageant reenactment

MEEKER | The Meeker Pageant has been a tradition included in Meeker’s 4th of July celebration since 1938. It is the historical reenactment of the “Meeker Incident” — the conflict between Meeker’s namesake, Nathan Meeker, an Indian Agent sent to oversee the area and the local tribe native to the[Read More…]

June 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New location for Stars N’ Stripes basketball tourney

MEEKER | Start your Fourth of July with a bang and a bounce. The Stars N’ Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns this Independence Day. The event will have a new location this year. Games will take place in the parking lot behind the Administration Building at 555 Garfield St. We[Read More…]

June 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Rec district helps fund trail improvement, fireworks display

MEEKER | The board of directors for the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation District granted funding for two special requests during their June meeting. $4,400 remained in the budget for special unbudgeted requests but is now all spent as of Tuesday. Representatives from Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA)[Read More…]

June 22, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Range Call announces this year’s concert lineup

… MEEKER | The Range Call committee announced its 2023 concert performers this week. American country singer Josh Gracin will open for headliner Sara Evans. Gracin, a former Marine, placed fourth in the second season of American Idol in 2003. His first album produced a No. 1 hit titled “Nothin’[Read More…]

March 28, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Happenings: Feb. 9, 2023

Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Empty Bowls Feb. 9 MEEKER | Meeker High School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser returns Thursday, Feb. 9[Read More…]

February 9, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Happenings: February 2, 2023

Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]

February 2, 2023 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County

Range Call committee looks to refresh and revive historic event

RBC | The Range Call committee — an all-volunteer group of local residents — came out of 2022 a little bruised and battered. The event lost money, volunteers and sponsors were in short supply, and there was upheaval within the committee itself. Heading into planning for 2023, the group is[Read More…]

December 22, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled