It was a busy weekend in Meeker, with Range Call events kicking off Friday and ending Monday. Residents and visitors enjoyed a bevy of activities, beginning with the CPRA rodeo Friday followed by performances by comedian Joby Saad and ventriloquist Marc Rubben. The rodeo continued on Saturday, followed by a[Read More…]
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Range Call Royalty tryouts
MEEKER I Are you interested in representing Rio Blanco County as a member of the Range Call Royalty team? For junior royalty, if you are turning 5-12 anytime in 2021, tryouts are Aug. 21 starting at 9 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker. No horse is required.[Read More…]
Loose Ends: No “normal”
MEEKER | Range Call is done for the year. Its success should be seen as a positive indication that Meeker is on the way to a somewhat regular routine. The Delta variant of COVID-19 had already surfaced here before the event was held and more outbreaks are predicted for the[Read More…]
WINNERS, WINNERS …
This year, competition for best Fourth of July parade float was particularly steep, with more entries than ever before. Here are the 2021 winners: SOPHIA GOEDERT/CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
ERBM Run for Your Life 5K race photos and results
MEEKER I ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the yearly 5K race bright and early on July 4. Photos and results for participants are below. More than 170 runners and walkers and their furry friends made their way through the streets of Meeker Sunday morning for ERBM’s annual Run for[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 8, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Barring the excessive heat last Saturday was an ideal Fourth of July so far as weather was concerned. The attractions in the forenoon were the races, which drew large crowds. The 600 yard race was won by Bell, with Ollie Burch horse second, and[Read More…]
PATRIOTIC …
The VFW Post 5483 Color Guard led this year’s Fourth of July parade in Meeker (above), and Rangely celebrated America’s birthday with delicious food and great music. Find more photos of Rio Blanco County’s Fourth festivities at the links below | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO July 4th 2021 Festivities in Meeker[Read More…]
Range Call 2021 – photos
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DAYS GONE BY: July 1, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago A large number of horsemen are here from outside points and some interesting races are being looked for today. A circus came to town with a trained bear and a few monkeys. For a time all business operations were suspended while the population “took in”[Read More…]
Milk Creek Tour: Saturday, July 3
Meet at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park (turn right off Hwy. 13 north of Meeker on County Road 15 and go about 17 miles to get to the site) on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. for an informative historical presentation about the Battle at Milk Creek. Editor’s Note: The[Read More…]
Up, up and a-spray…
Mosquitos begone! Have you noticed any decrease in the prevalence of the pesky creatures after aerial spraying this year?
Red, White & RODEO
The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continues each Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Range Call Rodeo results July 2: Ranch broncs — Sheridan Harvey Number 8 team roping — Ryan Vroman and Lenny Klinglesmith Mixed team roping — Raelynn Toon and TJ Toon Number 11 team[Read More…]