Tag: Range Call
Veterans sought to join Range Call parade
RBC I This year, the Meeker Fourth of July parade will be led by members of our local American Legion Post No. 74, VFW Post No. 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary No. 5843, and all three groups are inviting any veterans from all services to march or ride with them during[Read More…]
A modern look at the Meeker Massacre Pageant
MEEKER I “The Pageant” in Meeker during the Fourth of July weekend kicked off in 1938. There are participants who have participated for 50 years and now second and third generations are taking over the roles of their predecessors.
Bank robbery re-enactment Saturday
MEEKER I One of Meeker’s claims to fame was the dramatic attempted robbery of the Bank of Meeker on Oct. 13, 1896.
3-on-3 basketball tourney Saturday
MEEKER I Shoot some hoops at the Main Street Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday. Pre-register by July 2 to receive an event T-shirt and the early bird discount registration fee of $30 per team.
Milk Creek Battle Site Tour on Friday a reminder of history
MEEKER I While the Meeker Pageant—the annual dramatic re-enactment of the events leading up to and surrounding the Meeker Massacre—garners plenty of attention every year during Range Call, history buffs should take time out to tour another nearby battle site.
Historical Society sponsored events
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is sponsoring the following events during the 130th annual Range Call Celebration:
Kids’ Events fun for all at Ranch Rodeo
MEEKER I The kids’ events during the Ranch Rodeo are as much fun for the spectators as they are for the children who participate.
Art auction on Friday
MEEKER I Artists taking part in Plein Air Meeker 2015 have been visible along Rio Blanco County roads and forests within 50 miles of Meeker since June 18 as the painters have focused on outdoor art.
Hypnotist comes to Range Call
A new and unique act to be showcased during Range Call is renowned hypnotist Chris Mabrey. By coincidence, Mabrey lives in Grand Junction, and he will be performing three shows in two days—on Friday and Saturday. Mabrey’s showtimes are: Friday at 2 p.m. at Ute Park, where his appearance is[Read More…]
Concerts, rodeos, games, food and dances celebrate Fourth, Range Call
MEEKER I Endurance, perseverance and stubborn tenacity were characteristic of Meeker’s early pioneers. Not unlike those early settlers, today’s residents share many of those same traits.
Entries due for July 4 parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is now accepting entries for the Range Call Parade, to be held at 10 a.m. on July 4 in downtown Meeker. The parade will have the theme of “The Race is On.”
