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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Jumping for Jesus
MEEKER I More than 65 years old, Gene Sullivan is the oldest and longest touring motorcycle jumper in the world today. His first professional program took place in August 1970 in Colorado.
A history of the Meeker Massacre Pageant
Editor’s note: A cornerstone of each year’s Range Call celebration is the re-enactment of the Meeker Massacre. The pageant was first presented in 1938 and has undergone considerable changes over the years as can be seen from this story, published in the July 4, 1968 edition of the Meeker Herald:
Parade marshals: Starbuck, Sullivan
MEEKER I In the universal quest of living life to the full, perhaps success can best be measured by how sincerely you give of yourself, maintain a positive outlook and take every opportunity to make each day a time to enjoy, to give and to share with someone.
Range Call Bank Robbery re-enactment a favorite of holiday events
MEEKER I One of Meeker’s claims to fame was the dramatic attempted robbery of the Bank of Meeker on Oct. 13, 1896. As people have retold the event, there were a few hectic moments where bullets flew and danger was lurking. But, when the crisis was over, three “wanna be”[Read More…]
History and Leadership of Pageant 2013
MEEKER I All are welcomed to Meeker and the 128th Range Call celebration, and it is hoped that you will enjoy the 2013 presentation of “The Twilight of the Ute Empire.”
128th annual Range Call Celebration kicks off today
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, thrive and succeed in spite of booms and busts, droughts and floods, times of plenty and times of want.
RBC Pioneer Association events
MEEKER I White River Museum at 565 Park St. is open every day. Colorado’s only curio museum. See fascinating exhibits such as Teddy Roosevelt’s chair, Native American exhibits, pioneer art and artifacts and much more!
Award-winning musical trio Gloriana
MEEKER I From the band’s earliest days, the members of Gloriana have always known that good things take time. The country trio first came together in 2008, when brothers Tom and Mike Gossin moved into Rachel Reinert’s Nashville apartment. Together they spent months in cramped quarters, surviving on Ramen noodles[Read More…]
Chamber of commerce hosting several events
RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring residents and Meeker visitors the Fourth of July Parade and downtown activities. This year’s parade, themed “Keeping Traditions Alive,” is being sponsored and organized by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. It is recommended that folks find or bring a[Read More…]
Run for Your Life 5K race
MEEKER I 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.
Happy 4th of July…
The Range Call Celebration started because of a rodeo and is the oldest annual rodeo in the State of Colorado, performing for 128 years, with two professional rodeos in 2013.
