MEEKER I The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization traces its roots back to 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans’[Read More…]
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Early on Fourth: Run for Your Life 5K walk/run will turn 36
MEEKER I For the past 35 years in the early morning hours of the Fourth of July, Meeker locals and visitors have gathered downtown to take part in a different kind of Independence Day parade: the Run for Your Life 5K walk/run. Last year the race featured 120 runners and[Read More…]
The history of the Range Call Pageant ~ Reviving the Past
The Meeker Massacre Pageant started in 1938, when the American Legion Auxiliary asked Laroy Purdy to organize the show.
Range Call parade entries due Wednesday
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming July 4, so those who would like to take part in the 10 a.m. event should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible.
Range Call events begin on Saturday
MEEKER I Endurance, perseverance and stubborn tenacity were characteristic of Meeker’s pioneer settlers. Today’s residents share those same traits, living in a community that continues to survive and do well in spite of booms and busts, droughts and floods, times of plenty and times of want.
Range Call Pageant rehearsals set
RBC I Now that the Meeker Range Call will have the Range Call Pageant with a lineup of directors and helpers, a rehearsal schedule has been set up.
Time to prep for Meeker parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming during the Fourth of July weekend, so those who would like to take part should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
RBC walk/runs during July 4th weekend benefit new MHS track and New Eden
Meeker Educational Foundation adds to Range Call activities MEEKER I The annual Range Call Celebration is just around the corner and the Meeker Education Foundation is adding to the activities with a Save Our Track Walk-A-Thon.
Range Call Pageant begins rehearsals; all welcome
MEEKER I Now that the Meeker Range Call will have the Range Call Pageant with a lineup of directors and helpers, a rehearsal schedule has been set up.
Time to prepare for RC parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming over the Fourth of July weekend, so those who would like to take part should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
Range Call pageant has new director(s)
MEEKER I Most grateful that the news came later instead of never, Meeker Range Call director Kim Ekstrom announced Friday that a new director had surfaced for the annual Range Call Pageant, which brings to life the story of the Meeker Massacre at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds during the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Specific Range Call parade photo sought
Dear Editor: I rode my hopped-up 2000 black and chrome Harley Davidson motorcycle in Meeker’s Range Call Parade on the Fourth of July.