More than 160 people attended the first annual Range Call New Year’s Eve dance sponsored by the Range Call Committee, the Meeker Lodging Tax Board and local businesses benefiting the Range Call Celebration.
Tag: Range Call
Range Call in January?
MEEKER I Ask any local and they’ll tell you one of Meeker’s best annual events is the 4th of July Range Call Celebration.
Meeker Range Call: Rejuvenating a tradition
MEEKER I Following the 2011 event, the Range Call committee feared that our 126-year-old celebration would be diluted to merely a parade.
Range Call Royalty…
The 2012 Range Call Royalty are busy throughout the year making appearances representing the annual July 4th celebration and Rio Blanco County.
Town to pay for electrical work
MEEKER I After some discussion, Meeker’s board of trustees agreed to set aside funds in the proposed 2012 budget to pay for electrical improvements at Ute Park.
What do you want Range Call to be?
MEEKER I It has been said that all good things must come to an end, but Range Call committee president Suzan Pelloni is convinced that it’s not time for Meeker’s traditional Fourth of July celebration to go the way of that old saying.
Range Call Royalty …
Range Call Royalty tryouts were held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Meeker. Maclaine Shults and Kaitlyn Dinwiddie from Meeker as well as Katye Allred from Rangely participated in tryouts.
What’s in a name? Dispelling the controversy about the Meeker Pageant
MEEKER I An unfortunate controversy has arisen concerning the title of the annual historical pageant in which allegations have been made based on inaccurate information.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Cowboy up!
“Hey Bobby, I have a complaint,” my friend said as I walked into his business the other day.“And what’s that?” I asked. I appreciate constructive criticism, especially from those I consider mentors, like my complaining friend.
Run For Your Life results released
More than 280 runners and walkers competed in the annual Run for Your Life 5K. Results are listed below.
Outstanding competition at Main Street Madness
MEEKER I The first annual Main Street Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament was a huge success for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 30 teams competed in four divisions.
Kids’ events add to rodeo fun
MEEKER I Don’t miss the Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta, which start at 2 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the fairgrounds. Local ranches — some of which have been around as long as Range Call itself — compete in events taken from daily ranch life, like trailer loading.


