Theos Swallow Fork Ranch moved two herds of sheep through Meeker Thursday, Nov. 9 on the way to winter pasture.
Tag: Sheep
‘TIS THE SEASON
Sheep made their way through Meeker Tuesday, heralding the beginning of cooler days and nights. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
BAA-PARAZZI …
The baaaaaa-dest sheep ’round these here parts took over the streets last week, as Theos Swallow Fork Ranch trailed a herd through on the way to summer pastures upriver. The event is a spring favorite for all, with more than 4,000 views of our “Sheepwatch 2022” livestream (https://www.facebook.com/ht.1885/live). CAITLIN WALKER[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: APRIL 7 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Hugus & Co have just received the largest invoice of shoes ever bought here. • While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it[Read More…]
WOOLY BUDDIES …
News Notes: November 11, 2021
Watch for sheep MEEKER | The Theos Swallow Ranch will be heading down from summer pasture with two herds of sheep. Watch for the herds coming through from CR 8 through Meeker on Nov. 11 and 12. Drivers are asked to have patience, and locals can help by taking side[Read More…]
‘TIS THE SEASON …
Theos sheep moving this weekend
RBC | Angelo Theos will be leaving Etchart’s with his sheep on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 traveling on and off Hwy. 64 to Rangely until Friday, Nov. 29. Please be patient and watch for sheep, dogs and herders.
OFFICIALLY FALL …
It’s not a date on the calendar, cold temperatures or shorter days that let Rio Blanco County residents know fall has arrived in earnest; it’s the annual moving of the sheep through town from their high country summer pastures. Paige Jones Photos
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials underway…
For the 31st year in a row, the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials got off to an early start Wednesday morning. The competition, activities, demonstrations and events will continue through Sunday. Visit bit.ly/2eCwjCI for a complete schedule of events.
Photos: Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials 2016
Slow traffic…
If you were in a hurry to get between Meeker and Rangely on Thursday, you may have been disappointed.