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Welcome to
Meeker, Colorado
Whether you’re looking for a beautiful place
to call home or somewhere to get away from
everyday life and enjoy nature in its purest form,
Meeker, Colorado, is calling your name. Home to
abundant wildlife, wide open public lands, beautiful snowcapped mountains and breathtaking vistas, Meeker offers dramatic cultural history, a
close-knit community, and nature like you’ve
never seen it before. Meeker’s landscapes vary
from semi-arid desert to forested hillsides, beautiful lakes, and mountain peaks. For avid outdoorsmen, Meeker is a haven of opportunities waiting
to be explored. We offer unparalleled recreation
options, and for the adventurous explorer,
Meeker offers amazing opportunities for Off
Highway Vehicle motorsports. For those wanting
to view nature in a laid-back fashion, stop
by the Meeker Chamber of
Commerce
west’ history through the
reenactment of the
Meeker Massacre during
the annual 4th of July
Range Call Celebration.
In September visit the
Meeker Classic Sheepdog
Trials and watch incredible herding dogs at work.
Pull up a lawn chair and
Katelin Cook enjoy a live concert on
Executive Director
our courthouse lawn
throughout the summer months.
If you’re interested in a more permanent
stay in Meeker, be sure to stop
by the MCOC for relocation information. We would love to be
the first to welcome you to this
wonderful area. Meeker isn’t
just a wonderful place to live
and explore, it’s a wonderful
place to do business. The
largest economic driver in
Northwest Colorado utilizes natural resources like
coal, natural gas, and raw
minerals, with some of
the largest producers of
fuel and energy coming
from this region, and it
provides outstanding
opportunities for
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guide of the Flat Tops Trail Sceand community members alike. We sponsor and
nic Byway. Those interested in better understandparticipate in numerous community service projing American history can take a trip to the historic
ects, offer business networking opportunities, and
White River Museum. For more information on
organize many community events to support our
these activities check out the recreation section in
businesses and quality of life. For a list of yearly
this booklet.
activities, check out the Calendar of Events in this
Join us in celebrating one of our many
booklet.
grand events throughout the year. Watch one of
Come in and pay us a visit. We’ll be here
the greatest 4th of July firework displays Colwaiting to meet you and welcome you to Meeker,
orado has to offer, or experience Meeker’s ‘wild
Colorado, land of the blessed.
Always Something New to Explore |
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Welcome to Meeker
www.meekerchamber.com
White River
Electric
Association, Inc.
We are your electric
cooperative — on call
24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Please call us immediately
if you experience a power
outage, 878-5041.
Electricity –
clean,
efficient,
inexpensive.
233 6th St., Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5041
Meeker, Colorado |
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Community
Calendar of Events
JANUARY:
Winter Blast - ERBM Recreation & Park District
Family Ice-Fishing Derby - ERBM Recreation &
Park District
Winter Entertainment Series
— ERBM Recreation & Park District
Snowshoe & Cross Country Adventure
— ERBM Rec. & Park District
FEBRUARY:
Meeker Chamber of Commerce Annual
Meeting
MARCH:
Annual Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament
— White River Community Association
APRIL:
After Birth Ball
— Meeker Chamber of Commerce
Meeker Lion’s Club annual Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Social
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner
MAY:
Dinner Theatre
— Meeker Arts and Cultural Council
Pioneers Medical Center Monte Carlo Night
Meeker High School Graduation
Dance Recital — ERBM Rec. & Park District
JUNE:
Summer Entertainment Series
Community Appreciation Day
Movie Under the Stars at Paint Brush Park
Meeker Golf Tournaments
JULY:
127th Range Call Celebration
Community Appreciation Day
Movie Under the Stars at Paintbrush Park
Rio Blanco County Fair
AUGUST:
Rio Blanco County Fair
Movie Under the Stars at Paintbrush Park
SEPTEMBER:
Annual Energy Expo — Chamber of Commerce
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival
OCTOBER:
Chamber of Commerce Hunters Welcome Tent
Pumpkin Patch
— Homemaker Furnishings, White River
Electric Association, Meeker Chamber of
Commerce
Pumpkins, Eats and Treats
Sight in Days at the Sportsman’s Club Range
(two days prior to each hunting season)
NOVEMBER:
Meeker Chamber of Commerce Hunters Welcome
Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Luncheon
– VFW & Meeker Chamber of Commerce
Annual Craft Fair
Sportsman’s Club Annual Turkey Shoot & Raffle
DECEMBER:
Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting Contest
Holiday Social — ERBM Rec. & Park District
Breakfast with Santa — ERBM Rec. & Park District
Range Call New Year’s Celebration
**As a Reminder: There is a community calendar on
the Rio Blanco Herald Times website. To keep up-to-date on
ALL area events and happenings please visit www.theheraldtimes.com as well as the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
website at www.meekerchamber.com.
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Meeker, Colorado |
Directions &
Orientation
The ‘Gateway to the Flat
Tops Wilderness’, or Meeker,
Colorado, is located in Eastern
Rio Blanco County situated in
Northwestern Colorado alongside the White River and State
Highway 13. The town of
Meeker was the first incorporated town in Northwest Col-
orado, and is the county seat
of Rio Blanco County. The
Town of Rangely is the other
municipality found in Rio
Blanco County. Meeker’s proximity to larger cities offers the
availability of quick weekend
getaways to longer term stays,
and sports the quaint feel of a
small western town. Boundless
opportunities and outdoor adventures await you here. Most
of Meeker’s outdoor recreational activities take place on
public lands managed by the
US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, offering millions of acres of fun.
Exactly how far is it from here …
To Rangely:
To Craig:
To Rifle:
To Grand Junction:
To Denver:
To Moab, UT:
To Salt Lake City, UT:
To Cheyenne, WY:
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58 miles
48 miles
42 miles
104 miles
225 miles
214 miles
280 miles
263 miles
Randy Ridgeway
Manager
R&T Oilfield
Services, Inc.
Water Pumps - Light Towers
Equipment Sales & Rentals
Roustabout - Chemicals
PO Box 480
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4077
[email protected]
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LUKE RENNINGER
Owner
(970) 878-3378 or (303) 929-5444 Cell
(970) 878-3210 Fax
[email protected]
5032 Cty Rd 13 / PO Box 2593 • Meeker
Meeker,, CO 81641
General Contracting, Churches, Lodges, Custom Homes, Pole Barns, Concrete etc.
Air Travel to
Meeker
Meeker has a
general aviation airport
with a 6,500
foot long runway, featuring
a full service
fixed base operation, aircraft repair and
maintenance, and
charter service.
This airport serves
business and private
jets, medical and
fire-fighting aircraft
and aerial spraying
operations. Travelers looking
to book commercial flights
should look into larger neighboring airports.
RIO BLANCO
HERALD TIMES
Meeker Airport
serves business and private
jets, medical and fire-fighting aircraft and aerial spraying operations.
Driving distance and approximate travel time from neighboring airports to Meeker:
Meeker to Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) (1hr 16min/ 68.11 miles)
Meeker to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (1hr 42min/ 94.73 miles)
Meeker to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (1hr 43min/ 102.73 miles)
Meeker to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE) (2hr/ 106.01 miles)
Meeker to Montrose Municipal Airport (MTJ) (2hr 45min/ 156 miles)
Meeker to Denver International Airport (DIA) (4hr 16min/ 247.88 miles).
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On the north side of Highway 13
between 3rd & 4th streets.
MEEKER
Town of
345 Market St. • 878-5344
Welcomes You
Meeker is the county
seat of Rio Blanco County.
Emergency Services
The Town of Meeker’s police
force works in partnership
with the fire, ambulance and
county sheriff’s department
to provide a timely response
to emergencies throughout
the area.
Worship
Several houses of worship
tend to the religious needs of
the Meeker community.
Airport
6,500 ft. runway, full-service
fixed-base operations and
charter service.
Education
Meeker school district RE-1
offers quality educational
opportunities for approximately 700 students from
grades K-12. Colorado
Northwestern Community
College, based in Rangely at
the west end of the county,
maintains a satellite campus
in Meeker as well as an office.
Medical & Healthcare
Meeker has a modern general aviation airport with a
Meeker has a modern hospital offering 24-hour emergency room service and
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equipped with facilities and
staff for numerous services.
Also, attached is a 33-bed
skilled nursing home facility.
In addition to the resident
medical staff at the hospital
and/or nursing home, a number of consultants in all specialities of health care. The
hospital is also the base of
operations for the emergency medical technicians
who operate the areas ambulances and man the Search
and Rescue unit. An ambulance service is also available.
A helipad is located at the
hospital, providing direct
contact with St. Mary’s
Hospital in Grand Junction.
Home is where the
heart is
Those who choose
to live in Meeker
and Rio Blanco
County choose this
area because of its
friendly neighbors, exceptional educational
systems, welcoming
business climate, wideopen spaces, and breathtaking scenery.
Geographic Location:
Meeker is located on Colorado State Highway 13 between Rifle and Craig. It lies
within the White River Valley,
and features the beautiful
White River running through
the center of town. Its beauty
is accentuated by a variety of
landscapes featuring wide
open plains, semi-arid deserts,
red and white sandstone
canyons, green rolling hills,
dense forests, and snowcapped mountain peaks
climbing above 11,000 feet in
elevation. Each of these
unique landscapes are found
throughout Colorado, but visitors to Meeker enjoy them all
within a short driving distance
from town. Traveling the 82
mile Flat Tops Trail Scenic
Byway from Meeker to Yampa,
Colorado, (near Steamboat
Springs) offers many diverse
landscapes in one adventure.
Climate and
Environmental Factors:
One of the most appealing aspects of Northwestern Colorado is the climate. Meeker
experiences temperatures
ranging from a maximum an-
nual
temperature
average of 60.3
°F and a minimum annual
temperature average of 27.0 °F.
Meeker’s annual
total precipitation averages
16.63 inches with
a total snowfall of 71.1 inches.
Meeker’s primary winter snowfall season lasts from early December to Late February, with
smaller, less predictable snowfall occuring from October
through April. Local county
road closures do exist during
winter months, including the
Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway
and the Buford/New Castle
Road. For information regarding these closures, please contact the Rio Blanco County
Road and Bridge Dept. at
(970) 878-9620, the US Forest
Service at (970) 878-4039 or
the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
Demographic and
Cultural Factors:
According to data research
presented in the 2010 census
records, Rio Blanco County’s
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population is approximately
6,650, of which 2,475 reside
within the Meeker town limits.
Meeker’s median home cost is
$147,000; cost of living is 6.2%
lower than the US average and
the income tax rate is 1.62%
lower than the national average. Consistently, Meeker’s
unemployment rate is lower
than the national average.
Meeker’s public schools average 15 students per teacher,
offering relatively low class
sizes and greater educational
opportunities.
Economic Climate:
During the 2008 economic
recession, Meeker and Rio
Blanco County had one of the
lowest unemployment rates in
the nation. According to 2010
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Home is where the heart is
Continued from Page 9
census records, Meeker has a
very low poverty rate, the result of a strong economic base
in Meeker. The primary industry in Rio Blanco County is
agriculture which includes the
natural resource industry.
One of the largest
economic
assets
found in
this area
is the
Piceance
Creek
Basin. Located west of
Highway 13
and south of
Highway 64,
along County
Road 5 be-
tween
Meeker and Rifle,
this area is rich in natural resources and a huge economic
driver for this region. A U.S.
Geological Survey assessment
estimated 1.5 trillion barrels of
oil shale reserves in the
Piceance Basin region, representing the largest oil shale
deposit in the world. As energy companies advance their
technologies, the ability to
harvest the rich bounty of the
area becomes a realistic
possibility.
The
Piceance Basin
also contains trillions of
cubic feet of natural gas. The
majority of gas is trapped in
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dense rock thousands of feet
underground. These “tight
gas” deposits are expensive
to recover. However, energy
companies drilling in the
Piceance Basin have
developed new technologies that enable
a more cost-effective method of extracting
unconventional
natural gas reserves. Over the
next 20 years,
an estimated
20,000 new
wells will be
drilled in the Basin. This
activity has significant impacts on the local
economies as well as the
traffic flow on Highway 13.
The Meeker Chamber of
Commerce continually works
with energy company representatives and local government officials to create
balance between this booming industry and our rural,
wildlife-rich community to ensure a productive, prosperous
and responsible future.
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For additional information on Meeker
and surrounding areas please be sure and
search the following websites:
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meekerchamber.com
townofmeeker.org
co.rio-blanco.co.us
meeker.k12.co.us
meekercolorado.com
bestplaces.net
flattopsbyway.com
blm.gov/co
meekerrecdistrict.com
coloradodirectory.com/
colorado.com
colorado.gov
wildlife.state.co.us/Viewing/WheretoGo/
coloradobirdingtrail.com
ank You
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Thank you to the following individuals or organizations
for their contributions of articles, historical information,
photograpy and graphic design: Bobby Gutierrez,
Code of the West Outfitters, David Steinman,
ERBM Recreation and Park District, Katelin Cook,
Kathryn Stewart, Meeker Chamber Board of Directors,
Pioneers Medical Center, Red Fox IT, RBC Lodging Tax Board,
Rio Blanco Herald Times, Sable Mountain Outfitters,
Tonya Morris, Trappers Lake Lodge, US Forest Service
and White River Museum
Meeker, Colorado |
What is there to do
in Meeker?
Meeker is a place where you can find new
adventures every day. Even longtime residents
of Meeker are often surprised when they discover new waterfalls, hot springs, caves,
canyons, streams, lakes, and more. What do we
recommend for the avid adventure tourist unfamiliar with Meeker and its many offerings? The
following list will get you started on your own
unique adventure.
historical battleground sites
Drive along the Flat Tops Scenic Byway
Visit an art gallery
Practice your skill at photography
Pull-up a lawn chair at a downtown concert
Watch the historical reenactment pageant of
the Meeker Massacre
Enjoy a night with friends at Lions Club bingo
View wildlife ranging from squirrels to bears
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AND MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ride your OHV/ATV on one of many trails on
public lands
Fish the White River or a remote lake
Kayak, tube or raft the White River
Bike one of the many trails, from beginner to
advanced, in the Flat Tops Wilderness
See the backcountry on horseback
Camp under the stars
Challenge yourself to a round of golf
Visit our recreation center and indoor pool
Take a course at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Trace historic footsteps, visit our museum and
Go bird watching
Practice archery at our indoor and outdoor
ranges
Shop, dine, and stay in our historic downtown
Go stargazing and see the stars like never before
Watch the aspens set the valley ablaze with
color in the autumn
Try your hand at big or small game hunting
Explore one of our many local caves
Ice fish a frozen lake or reservoir
Snowmobile on fresh high-country powder
Cross country ski or snowshoe the backcountry
Take a walking tour of historic Meeker
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The History of Meeker
summer
recreation
Meeker, Colorado |
The History of
the Meeker Area
The White River Valley is
an area rich in cultural heritage
and dramatic American history. History enthusiasts are
encouraged to visit the numerous historical sites Meeker has
to offer, including the White
River Museum housed in the
1880s U. S. Army Garrison
Officer’s Quarters. Learn
about the
‘Meeker
Massacre,’
the Battle of
Milk Creek,
and the start of
the last Ute
War, prompting
the Colorado
Ute Removal Act.
The Ute lived in
the White River
Valley area until
their removal by the United
States government after the
Meeker Massacre in September 1879.
The introduction of
horses by Spaniards changed
the Ute way of life entirely.
Horses gave the Ute the ability
to travel long distances in
short periods of time, hunt
with greater chances of success, conquer other native
tribes and enjoy new recreational past times. The Ute
loved to race horses and
would often race in a popular
meadow just outside of
Meeker. Settlers and other
tribes from miles around
would travel to watch the
races. The Ute made much of
their wealth from gambling
and organizing the races. The
pony track area was later
named Powell Park after the
famous explorer John Wesley
Powell who lived with the
White River Ute during the
winter of 1868.
On the
heels of
John Wesley Powell came missionaries and settlers
looking to bring
Christianity and
‘civilization’ to the
Ute. In 1878, a
New York Tribune
reporter named
Nathan C. Meeker was appointed by the United States
government to oversee the
White River Indian Agency in
an attempt to transform the
Ute into farmers. However,
the Ute resented and resisted
these efforts. The resulting
conflicts led to a highly volatile
relationship between settlers
and the Ute. Nathan Meeker
threatened to convert the race
track into a ‘civilized’ farming
pasture and eradicate horses
not necessary for everyday liv-
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ing and farming. This enraged
the Ute who prized their
horses and considered them a
status symbol and source of
wealth. Hostilities
quickly escalated.
Meeker sent for
Major Thomas T.
Thornburgh and 200
soldiers to keep
peace and protect
the agency which
ignited a conflict
between the Ute
warriors and the
United States
soldiers. Tensions linger-
ing from recent incidents at
the Agency, the Sand Creek
Massacre of 1864 and the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876
resulted in a Ute raid on the
White River Indian Agency.
During this raid the women
and children housed near the
agency were taken hostage
and Nathan Meeker and 10
other agency employees were
killed.
Approximately 18 miles
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winter
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The History of the Meeker Area
outside the Agency, Thornburgh and his men met a band
of Ute warriors near Milk
Creek. Thornburgh was one
of the first killed during the
battle. The remainder of the
cavalry troops fortified themselves with the aid of 35 black
cavalrymen or ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ one of whom was
awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery and skill.
On Oct. 8, 1879, reinforcements arrived, led by Colonel
(General) Wesley Merritt and
2,000 soldiers, resulting in the
Battle of Milk Creek. These
tragedies resulted in the Ute
Removal Act of
1883,
removing the
Utes from Colorado and
the White River Valley. The
Utes refusal to actually leave
the area resulted in the
Ute Wars of 1887, the last U.S.
and Native American wars.
Following these events,
soldiers stayed behind to
maintain peace and set up a
camp which was occupied
until 1883 in what is the current location of the town of
Meeker. Several of the military
buildings remain, including
the officers’ quarters which
now house the
White River Museum. Several
hundred soldiers
were quartered
in the community
barracks, now
the site of the
Meeker
Hotel and
Café. The officers and
soldiers were separated by an
open parade ground where
the Rio Blanco County Courthouse is today. There was a
military hospital, trading post,
soldiers’ clubs and civilian
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housing in the camp. Many of
these buildings formed the
basis of the downtown business district in Meeker. The
town of Meeker was incorporated in 1885, and became the
central hub of banking and
trade in Northwestern Colorado for several generations.
Meeker was the first incorporated town in Northwestern
Colorado for twenty years and
is the county seat for Rio
Blanco County. It attracted
numerous famous figures of
American history including
Billy the Kid, President
Theodore Roosevelt, and a
small bank robbery gang who
now permanently reside in the
Meeker Cemetery. For more
information on Meeker’s history and to view antiquated artifacts visit Meeker’s White
River Museum located at 565
Park Avenue.
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WESTERN FUELS ASSOC.
5731 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
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970.878.5292
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Meeker, Colorado |
White River Museum:
Rich in cultural history
Mourning Wreath made from
real human hair and a twoheaded calf from 1934. To
learn more about life as a soldier, a White River Ute, or an
early pioneer, visit the extraordinary White River Museum
and experience history firsthand.
The White River Museum
is located on the corner of 6th
Street and Park Avenue at 565
Park Avenue, behind the Rio
Blanco County Courthouse. During
RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The White River Museum is located on the
corner of 6th Street and Park Avenue at
565 Park Avenue, behind the Rio Blanco
County Courthouse.
The White River Museum consists of two of the original officers’ quarters built as a
temporary U.S. Army camp
established to keep peace
after the Meeker Massacre
and Battle of Milk Creek. The
White River Museum houses
historical artifacts dating back
to the late 1800s and unique
White River Ute and Native
American art. Included in
these collections are Meeker’s
stagecoach, antique settler
jewelry, a printing press, the
infamous plow that started the
Meeker Massacre, elaborate
bead work created by Ute
women, Ute leader Colorow’s
rifle and peace pipe, many
guns, spurs, and other items
recovered from the Battle of
Milk Creek. The museum offers educational opportunities
for children of all ages and
provides an accurate depiction of life in the true ‘Wild
West.’
The Museum’s unique and intimate
atmosphere is open to those
seeking family genealogical
information, historical information on the area, as well as
photos and historical books
available for purchase. It also
presents a great opportunity
to learn about the Meeker
bank robbery and the citizens
who banded together to protect their community. Learn
about President Theodore
Roosevelt’s hunting and fishing trips to Meeker, and how
he viewed the land as a ‘land
of many uses.’ The Museum
also includes many rare oddities including a Victorian
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summer months
(Mid-April to Nov. 30) the museum is open 9:00am-5:00pm,
Monday-Friday and 10:00am5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.
During winter hours (Dec. 1 to
Mid April) the museum is open
10:00am-4:00pm, everyday.
The museum is closed on
Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year’s Day. To contact the
White River Museum please
call (970) 878-9982 or email [email protected].
Also feel free to visit the White
River Museum website at
www.rioblancocounty.org.
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The Rio Blanco Historical Society offers a wonderful self-guided walking tour of historic
Meeker. Meeker originated as a military encampment, and after the military moved out in 1883, the
buildings were auctioned off and businesses and settlers moved in. Many of the buildings listed in
Meeker, Colorado |
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Meeker
the walking tour were original military buildings, but many were built during or after the military encampment. The tour begins and ends at the White River Museum. To obtain a Walking Tour map
please visit the White River Museum.
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HUNTING CAMP
Recreation
hunting and pack horses
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Meeker, Colorado |
Recreational Guide
to the Outdoors
Meeker is the gateway to
some of the best public recreational lands in Colorado, including the White River
National Forest, Routt National Forest, Flat Tops Wilderness, and miles upon miles of
Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and Division of Wildlife
(DOW) land. For those seeking boating, water sports,
horseback riding, hiking, rock
climbing, bicycling, OHV
travel, camping, hunting, fishing, backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
snowmobiling, and other outdoor recreation, Meeker is an
inviting place. For additional
information and maps contact
the Blanco Ranger District or
BLM, 220 East Market St. or by
phone (970) 878-4039 or stop
by the Meeker Chamber of
Commerce.
Anyone planning to take
advantage of enjoying the
great outdoors should take a
few precautionary steps prior
to their expedition. It is a great
idea to obtain a wilderness
survival guide and injury prevention manual. The great
outdoors can be dangerous
unless you are well prepared
and informed beforehand.
This region is notorious for
poor cell phone coverage, so
carrying a satellite phone or
global positioning unit is paramount in ensuring your safety.
Although the days in Meeker
are fairly warm, visitors should
understand that nights often
drop below freezing.
Clothing should be appropriate to keep warm during
the night, but cool during the
day to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Visitors
from lower elevations (elevations below 6,249 ft.)
should be aware of altitude sickness. Mild symptoms include dizziness,
headache, fatigue, appetite loss, increased
heart rate or shortness
of breath. Severe
symptoms include confusion or disorientation, shortness of breath at rest,
unconsciousness, and
cyanosis including bluing,
graying, or paling of skin
tone or complexion. If
symptoms exist, stop ascending altitude immediately, descend to a lower
altitude until symptoms
are less severe, and seek
medical attention.
Preventions of altitude
sickness recommendations
include:
Do not travel to high
altitudes rapidly especially for
altitudes over 10,000 ft.
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If you
travel above 10,000 ft. do not
increase your altitude by more
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than 1,000 ft. per day.
Try not to over-exert
yourself within the first 24
hours, or until your body has
adjusted to the new elevation.
If you begin to show
any signs of altitude sickness
do not continue ascending in
altitude, stop until symptoms
disappear entirely.
Drink plenty of fluids
and maintain appropriate
electrolyte or blood sugar levels.
Eat a high-carbohydrate diet, including fruits and
vegetables.
If you have heart or
lung conditions, seek medical
advice prior to a high altitude
trip.
Have fun, be safe and
obey the rules and regulations
accordingly.
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OHV/ATV/SNOWMOBILE USAGE
Recreational Opportunities
An emerging outdoor
trend in recreation is concentrated around Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) or All-Terrain
Vehicle (ATV) usage. This fastgrowing industry is becoming a
preferred way for enthusiasts to
take advantage of the incredible public lands found in this
area. Permits and registrations
allow for public access and use
in the National Forests, and Division of Wildlife and Bureau of
Land Management lands. The
Blanco Ranger District of the
White River National Forest
oversees several
hundred thousand acres of
land which are
open to public
use via foot,
horseback, bicycle, and OHV/ATV.
In this beautiful
landscape, there
are OHV/ATV trails
spanning approximately 250 miles with
trails ranging in difficulty from easy to advanced. Meeker and Rio
Blanco County is an “OHV
friendly” community, and OHV
users can safely drive their vehicles on town streets and certain county roads. Motorized
and mechanical vehicles are
not allowed in the wilderness
area, but hikers and those on
horseback are welcome.
Outdoor recreation is not
limited to the warm summer
months alone. If snowmobiling
is another recreational pastime
for you, this area offers tremendous riding experiences! During winter months,
snowmobiling is a favorite
skiers, backcountry skiers and
those traveling on snowshoes
can take advantage of the
amazing 2.2 mile Marvine
snow trail which leads to a
unique warming hut.
For maps or more information, visit the Meeker
Chamber of Commerce.
pasttime of locals
and visitors. A local nonprofit organization, the White
River Snowmobiling Club, provides trail updates, keeps more
than100 miles of trails
groomed and maintained, and
offers nearly another 100 miles
of un-groomed trails. There are
designated trails throughout
the National Forest lands, and
riders can take in the beautiful
views of Trappers Lake, travel
over Ripple Creek Pass, summit
at Sand Peak and circle back to
Fawn Creek, just to name a few
trails. There are trails for riders
of all skill levels, and views all
riders will enjoy. Cross country
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Contact List
Emergency
Emergency/Fire/Ambulance
Meeker Police
Rio Blanco Co. Sheriff
Poison Control
Phone
911
878-5555
878-9620
800-332-3073
Location
555 Main Street
345 Market Street
555 Main Street
Moving to Meeker? Here are helpful contacts to get you started.
(When dialing, use area code 970)
CONTACTS FOR THE MEEKER AREA
Government/Non-Emergency
Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Colorado Workforce Center
Rio Blanco County Court
Colorado Driver License
Fire Protection
Meeker Jail
Meeker Post Office
Social Services
Colorado State Patrol
Road Conditions
Safe House
878-9460
878-6090
878-4211
878-5622
878-5548
878-3443
878-9550
878-5830
878-9640
824-6501
878-9620
878-3131
555 Main St.
73485 Hwy 64
345 Market St.
555 Main St.
265 8th St.
236 7th St.
555 Main St.
365 6th St.
345 Market St.
Medical/ Health Care
Colorado West Regional Mental Health
Home Health Services
Meeker Family Health Center
Pioneer’s Medical Center
Public Health-Nursing Service
Walbridge Memorial Wing
878-5112
878-9265
878-4014
878-5047
878-9520
878-9297
267 6th St.
345 Cleveland
345 Cleveland
345 Cleveland
345 Market St.
345 Cleveland
Recreation
ERBM Recreation District
Meeker Golf Course
878-3403
878-5642
101 Ute Rd.
903 Cty. Rd. 13
Education
Barone Middle School
Colorado NW Community College
Meeker Elementary School
Meeker High School
Meeker Public Library
Meeker School Administration
878-9060
675-3301
878-9050
878-9070
878-5911
878-9040
Bob Tucker Dr.
345 6th St.
201 Ute Rd.
550 School St.
490 Main St.
555 Garfield St.
Utilities
Atmos Gas Co.
Meeker Sanitation District
Redi Services
Town of Meeker
White River Electric
White River Energy
878-5889
878-5192
878-4444
878-5344
878-5041
878-9876
702 Main St.
265 8th St.
235 Cty. Rd. 15
345 Market St.
¬†233 6th St.
668 Market St.
Phone/Internet
Strata Networks
White River Electric Assn.
Bresnan/Cable
CenturyLink
Direct TV
Dish Network
878-0477
878-5041
(877) 273-7626
(800) 244-1111
(800) 783-1376
(877) 478-1192
654 Main St.
233 6th St.
Newspaper
Craig Daily Press
Rio Blanco Herald Times
824-7031
878-4017
466 Yampa, Craig
592 Main St., Suite 6
Banking Options
First National Bank of the Rockies
Mountain Valley Bank
878-5073
878-0103
504 Main St.
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Camping in the
White River Valley
The White River Valley is a camper’s haven
and a true outdoor paradise! With several state
parks in the middle of
the mountains with
pristine lakes and
amazing views, the
area offers exciting
trails for hikers, bikers, OHV/ATVs and horseback
riding. Camping in the White
River Valley is a getaway from
hectic schedules and traffic.
No over stimulating billboards, just views filled with
towering spruce, twinkling aspens, mountain peaks, and
clear lakes and rivers. The only
sound is the wind whistling
through the trees and the occasional bugle of a nearby elk.
While the area promises
an enjoyable time, campers
should be aware of the environment and should research
the area before heading out to
ensure the proper equipment
is packed. Camping essentials
include:
Water resistant tent
Sleeping bag properly
rated for weather conditions
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Flashlights
Matches- Bring a waterproof case, and alternative
sources of heat
Maps of the area
First aid kit
Extra clothing – It is wise
to bring enough clothes
to layer for colder night
temperatures. Weather
patterns can change rap-
idly,
so be prepared.
Most importantly –
DRINK WATER. The
drier and warmer
climate requires increased hydration.
Local spots to investigate are: Vaughn
Lake, Meadow Lake,
Himes Peak, Marvine, North Fork,
South Fork and
Trappers Lake. The
local park rangers,
US Forest Service
and BLM representatives are great resources for information.
Your camping experience
can be enhanced and
made safer by following a
few simple guidelines.
Never camp alone
Be aware of fire restrictions and regulations and
always monitor your
campsite
Use established fire rings
when possible — be responsible with camp fires
If you pack it in — pack it
out
Store your food a safe distance from your tent
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Never feed wild animals
Take only pictures and
memories, leave only footprints.
Keep a safe distance from
all wildlife
Stay on designated trails
Always use common sense
when exploring wilderness
areas and enjoy the wonders Colorado camping
can offer!
For more information
contact the Meeker Chamber
of Commerce.
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Contact the Woolgrowers or the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
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a locally-grown lamb to eat or wool for spinning and weaving.
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970-878-5369
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Geocaching:
A different kind of hunting
An increasingly popular
outdoor activity is geocaching,
or a GPS treasure hunting
game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers
equipped with GPS devices.
The basic premise is to locate
hidden containers, called
“geocaches” and then share
your experiences online at
www.geocaching.com. Meeker
is host to many of these hidden treasures. You can obtain
a map and a list online. Geo-
cachers obtain the coordinates
and seek out the cache using
their handheld GPS devices.
Our mission at the Meeker
Chamber is to help people
enjoy the outdoors. We want
to help you make memories
and we know that geocaching
is a great way to do that. You
can learn more about this activity by visiting www.geocaching.com or by contacting
the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Happy hunting!
Hunting & Fishing:
The Meeker Chamber of
Commerce is a wonderful resource for hunters and anglers
to obtain information on hunting and fishing access in the
White River Valley. If you are
interested in finding more information on this area and outfitting and guiding services in
the region, stop in and pick up
brochures, maps, information
on dining and accommodations or call and have us send
you information on the area.
Northwestern Colorado
offers some of the most successful hunting areas in the
state. Each year thousands of
hunters come to Meeker in
search of trophy animals.
Hunters pursue many species –
elk, deer, moose, pronghorn
antelope, bear, mountain lion,
coyotes, turkeys, grouse and
pheasants, to name a few.
Meeker was also home to the
notorious ‘ghost’ or ‘phantom’
buck – an enormous albino
mule deer – which eluded
hunters for several years.
Hunters will encounter terrain
with lower elevations of 6,000
feet climbing to several peaks
in the Flat Tops Wilderness
above 12,200 feet. Miles upon
miles of public lands provide
the avid hunter
with
plenty
of
space
to set
up hunting camp,
while the
proximity
to Meeker
and private
outfitting and guide services
offer hunters seeking comfortable accommodations.
Yearly snowfall feeds
fresh mountain streams which
run into the White River and
remote mountain lakes. The
White River, considered one of
the “best kept
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OUTFITTING THE MARVINE LAKES
JAMES CREEK
OUTFITTERS
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HUNTS
Archery
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Relax this summer
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970-878-4312 GMU 24
[email protected]
We offer summer Fish Camp at
Upper Marvine Lake, Archery
Drop Camps Flattop Wilderness,
Hunting (Drop and Guided).
RANCH HOUSE
& ONE CABIN
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Full Bathroom
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[email protected]
Richard C. Ott
396 St. Hwy 13
Meeker, CO 81641
Adams Lodge Outfitters is an equal opportunity service provider and employer operating
under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest.
fax 970-826-0174
970-824-6939
Joe and Jamie Wood
2655 County Road 12
Meeker, CO 81641
970-878-0233
BACKCOUNTRY GUIDED & DROP CAMP ELK HUNTS
SUMMER PACK TRIPS & HIGH COUNTRY FISHING TRIPS
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Colorado License #2802
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Hunting & Fishing:
crets” for fishermen, provides
habitat for rainbow trout,
brown trout, brook trout and a
variety of other prized catches.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th
President of the United States
visited Meeker more than once
to take advantage of Meeker’s
wild game hunting and gold
medal fishing waters. In
1901, Roosevelt hunted
mountain lion
and fished the
White River.
Mountain lions in
this area are
known to reach
more than 8 feet in
length from tail to
nose and can weigh
more than
150 pounds.
Roosevelt’s
success
and enjoyment of
the hunt
led him
to return in
1905.
Today, fly
fishing is a common pastime for many residents and
visitors of Meeker. Anglers can
take advantage of several public access fishing areas within a
couple miles of town. The
Blanco Ranger District has 111
miles of fishable streams, 757
acres of natural lakes and 25
acres of reservoirs providing
those interested with ample
fishing opportunities. Many
guide and outfitters offer summer horseback rides into remote mountain lakes providing
for a great day in the outdoors
and exclusive fishing.
The Colorado
Division
of Wildlife is
an excellent resource
for fishing regulations, maps to
river and lake access, and
much more. Meeker is the
gateway to some of the best
highland lakes in Colorado.
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Cool mountain streams and
winter runoff provide sustainable habitat for some of the
largest trout in Colorado. In
the last decade, winter ice fish-
ing has grown in popularity.
According to the 2004
Statewide Angler Survey,
nearly 25% of Colorado anglers take advantage of the
winter season to fish, and
Meeker offers many areas to
participate in such ventures.
For current hunting and fishing
regulations visit
www.wildlife.state.co.us.
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HUNTING
VILLA
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12830 County Road 8
(970) 878-4378
Meeker, Colorado
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TRAPPERS LAKE LODGE & RESORT
7700 Trappers Lake Road • Meeker • CO 81641
(970) 878-3336 • (970) 878-5288
www.trapperslake.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Colorado’s 2nd Largest Natural Lake
Natural spawning ground for Cut Throat Trout
Largest Elk herds in North America • Over 30 alpine lakes
Rustic Log Cabins • Full Restaurant & Bar • General Store • Boat & Canoe Rental
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Established 1890s
Meeker, Colorado |
Scenic & Historic
Byway
A visit to Meeker, Colorado, would not be complete
without traveling the tranquil
scenic and historic byway. The
Flat Tops Wilderness is the perfect opportunity to see nature
in its most undisturbed state.
Allow at least 2 ½ hours driving
time to travel the byway from
Meeker to Yampa. The trip is
approximately 81 miles long.
Fuel and other conveniences
are only available in Meeker or
Yampa, so be sure to fuel your
vehicle prior to traveling. Of the
81 mile trip, approximately 39
miles are unpaved but well
maintained and accessible during warmer months. Be sure to
observe posted road closures
as the scenic byway often
closes from late fall until early
spring due to deep snow.
The Flat Tops were
formed many years ago when
lava springs broke free and created mountains where none existed before. Glacial climates
chiseled the mountains into
able to leave the “hustle and
bustle” of daily life at the trailhead and truly appreciate nature on their trek.
Originally, the U.S. government intended the area to
be surveyed and developed to
make way for home sites and a
highway system. In 1919, Forest Service surveyor Arthur H.
Carhart recommended the area
be left undeveloped because
of its unique beauty and abundant wildlife. He identified the
area as “The Cradle of Wilderness.”
The Flat Tops Wilderness
was one of the first lands to be
protected as wilderness and is
the second largest wilderness
area in Colorado. Its wilderness
status protects it from motorized or mechanical vehicle traffic and development. For
additional information on Flat
Tops Wilderness trails or a map
of the area please feel free to
of Commerce.
steep valleys and hanging
lakes. Those interested in the
study of how the Rocky Mountains were formed can observe
the geological history of Colorado in full view along the
panorama of the scenic byway.
In autumn the hillsides are set
ablaze with bright yellow, red,
orange and green foliage. This
in contrast with frequently
snowcapped mountain peaks
leaves the observer with an impression of driving through an
oil painting.
Hiking through the Flat
Tops Wilderness is a truly amazing experience. This fabulous
wilderness area features more
than 230 miles of hiking trails
and beautiful vistas. Hikers are
Hayden 12 miles
Steamboat
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Meeker, Colorado |
ERBM Recreation
& Parks District
For more than 30 years
the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District has been the primary
resource for recreational opportunities for children, families and adults in Eastern Rio
Blanco County. Founded in
1981, the ERBM Recreation &
Park District is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
create opportunities for recreational, cultural and park activities for the residents and
visitors of Eastern Rio Blanco
County. The district strives to
provide programs and opportunities that encourage
healthy lifestyles and which
contribute to improving the
quality of life within our community.
In 2008, the district
opened the Meeker Recreation Center, located at 101
Ute Road. This amazing 25,000
square foot facility features a
family aquatics area with a
four-lane lap pool, whirlpool,
leisure pool, water slide, zerodepth entry, and a lazy river.
The MRC also houses a mod-
ern fitness and exercise room
with state-of-the-art cardio
and strength equipment, a
studio for dance and fitness
classes, classrooms for enrichment programs and a free
lounge area with access to
free WiFi. The center has
proven to be a great asset to
Meeker!
Paintbrush Park, located
in the Meeker Recreation Center complex, features baseball
and softball fields, flower gardens, a sledding hill, a kidfriendly playground with
swings, climbers, slides, diggers and the “multi-pondo.”A
pavilion with picnic tables is
available for family reunions,
birthday parties or just a nice
quiet lunch. This park also includes an archery range which
is free and open to the public
during daylight hours. Fay Action Park, open during daylight hours, is located at 480
Main Street and allows skateboarders to increase their skills
and have a great time on the
ramps and boxes.
To further increase the
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quality of life and the opportunities for recreation within the
community, the Recreation and
Park District is currently improving and expanding their
parks system. The Phillip &
Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park,
scheduled for completion in
2012, is a 57-acre non-motorized open space which will include a trail system consisting
of roughly three miles of
looped trails of varying difficulty for use by all ages and
abilities, as well as benches
and covered shelters. Recently,
several public parks and playgrounds in Meeker have also
become part of the District.
The ERBM Recreation &
Park District is governed by a
five-member elected volunteer
board of directors and managed by a staff of 35 full and
part time employees. ERBM
Recreation & Park District also
employs many seasonal employees and utilizes a large
volunteer base of support. For
more information, visit
www.meekerrecdistrict.com,
or call (970) 878-3403.
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The Meeker Hotel has been in operation for more than 120 years and has a guest list that includes
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Meeker, CO 81641
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Meeker Golf Course:
Sporting spectacular
views, the public nine-hole
Meeker Golf Course offers a
challenging round of golf in a
relaxing atmosphere. The
beautiful course sits at just
above 6,200 feet in elevation
and overlooks the magnificent
White River Valley. It routinely attracts
golf enthusiasts from
around the
region. With
5,488 yards
from the blue
tees and 5,226
yards from the
white, this par
68 course’s
great selection of embroidered clothing and golf accessories; the clubhouse and
Chippers Restaurant and Bar
which is a place to relax and
visit with other golfers; a
driving range
fore or want to hone your golfing skills? No problem, the
course offers private and
group lessons. Several tournaments are held
throughout the season. In July, the
course is host to the
Meeker Pro Am
which allows teams
of three amateur
golfers to play
with a Western
Slope PGA Professional. Come
COURTESY PHOTOS
The golf course is located at
903 County Road 13.
unique layout of rolling hills,
lakes and streams will test the
skills of golfers at any level.
The Meeker Golf Course
boasts a host of amenities including a pro shop featuring a
which is the perfect place to
warm up before your game;
and rentals are available including gas-powered carts,
pull carts and golf clubs.
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and test your skills at the
Meeker Golf Course. Stay for
a while and have a meal or
drink at Chippers while enjoying the view of the White
River. The golf course is located at 903 County Road 13.
You’ll be glad you came! For
more information or a tournament schedule contact the
Meeker Golf Course at (970)
878-5642.
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Welcome
to
Meeker
Lodging & Dining
BUFORD
Lodge
Cabins Rustic & Modern
Full RV Hook Ups
Tent Sites on the River
Private River Fishing
20 Miles East of Meeker
970-878-4745
www.bufordstoreandlodge.com
Open for
Lunch
Dinner
&
Featuring Pizza, Pasta,
Sandwiches, Burgers,
Prime Rib, Steaks &
Mexican Cuisine
Open M-Sat
11am-9pm
Closed
Sundays
410 Market St.
Meeker, Colorado
970.878.4141
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Lodging in Meeker:
Meeker is an ideal place to tour and visit and the accommodation options vary from unique mountain style resorts and cabins, campgrounds and RV parks, to motels, and hotels.
Motel/Hotel
Blue Spruce Inn
Elk Mountain Inn
Meeker Hotel and Café
Rustic Lodge
White River Inn
Location
Phone
488 Market Street
723 East Market Street
560 Main Street
173 1st Street
219 Market Street
(970) 878-0777
(970) 878-3656
(970) 878-5255
(970) 878-4182
(970) 878-5031
20474 CR 8
2655 CR 12
12830 CR 8
300 CR 75
4160 CR 8
50735 Highway 13
39020 CR 8
5100 CR 4
42112 CR 17
1240 CR 8
587 Park Avenue
770 Trappers Lake Road
6561 CR 7
13249 CR 8
(970) 878-4745
(970) 878-0233
(970) 878-4378
(970) 878-4749
(970) 878-4881
(970) 878-4656
(970) 878-4725
(970) 878-4765
(970) 878-5258
(970) 878-4810
(970) 878-3432
(970) 878-3336
(970) 878-4138
(717) 582-4819
4160 CR 8
789 8th Street
(970) 878-4881
(970) 878-5483
20474 CR 8
12830 CR 8
31949 CR 5
1240 CR 8
322 CR 8
(970) 878-4745
(970) 878-3800
(970) 878-4378
(970) 878-5375
(970) 878-4810
(970) 878-4039
(970) 878-3474
465 4th Street
770 Main Street
50735 Highway 13
680 Water Street
223 Main Street
587 Park Avenue
13249 CR 8
792 8th Street
(970) 878-9895
(970) 878-4754
(970) 878-3432
(970) 878-5187
(970) 314-4908
(970) 878-3432
(717) 582-4819
(970) 878-3394
Lodges/Resorts/Cabins
Buford Lodge
Code of the West Outfitters
Ducey’s White River Resort
JML Outfitters
K-T Ranch & Fishing Lodge
Nine Mile Guest Ranch
Ripple Creek Lodge
Sable Mountain Outfitters
Sleepy Cat Mountain Lodging
The Green Cabins
The Jensen House
Trappers Lake Lodge
Villa Ranch
White River Retreat
Bed and Breakfast
K-T Ranch & Fishing Lodge
Rambullinn Bed and Breakfast
Camping/RV Parks
Buford Lodge
Merraker RV Park
The Green Cabins
Wilderness Rendezvous RV Park
Extended Stay
Aspens I
Carstens Apartments
Pioneer Properties Management
Playa Del Rio Apartments
Flying U Guest House
The Jensen House
White River Retreat
White River Properties
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Lodging & Dining
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219 East Market St.
Meeker, CO 81641
970.878.5031
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888.878.4868
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Meeker, Colorado |
A Taste of Meeker
Dining in Meeker:
Dining in Meeker is a wonderful and unique experience, with cuisine options ranging from Chinese,
European, Italian and Mexican, deli and meat markets, cozy coffee shops and old fashioned soda fountains.
Chippers
903 County Road 13
(970) 878-5642
Clarks
858 Market Street
(970) 878-3240
Cuppa Joe @ Wendll’s
592 Main Street
(970) 878-3688
Deli @ Watt’s Ranch Market
(970) 878-5868
Los Koras @ Rustic Lodge
171 1st Street
(970) 878-5996
Ma Famiglia
410 Market Street
(970) 878-0900
Meeker Hotel & Café
560 Main Street
(970) 878-5062
Mexican House Restaurant
624 Market Street
(970) 878-5535
Soda Fountain @ Meeker Drug
530 Main Street
(970) 878-9988
Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli
(970) 878-5085
Trappers Lake Lodge
7700 Trappers Lake Rd.
(970) 878-3336
White River Convenience
812 Market Street
(970) 878-5381
Additional dining alternatives include:
The Bistro on Park Avenue
364 7th Street
The Great Wall
975 Market Street
Piccadilly Pizza & Deli @ Go-fer Foods 812 Market Street
Pizza Hut
390 Market Street
(970) 878-0900
(970) 878-4645
(970) 878-5381
(970) 878-4070
Chippers Bar & Restaurant @ Meeker Golf Course is a wonderful option, for those interested in playing a round of golf and enjoying the beautiful views of the valley, while dining and having a relaxing drink. Chipper’s offer indoor and outdoor seating,
and hosts many community events.
Clarks is an old fashioned American diner, featuring old fashioned hamburgers, shakes, ice cream and much more. It operates
during the spring, summer and autumn months and is one of Meeker residents’ long-time favorites.
Cuppa Joe is a popular local’s choice located in the heart of downtown Meeker in the historic Hugus Building, known best for
their amazing coffee, smoothies, and quick breakfast options.
Deli @ Watt’s Ranch Market features freshly made sandwiches, fried chicken and deli foods for breakfast and lunch. If you are
looking for something quick and “on the go,” stop by the Deli and let their friendly staff serve you.
Los Koras features superb authentic Mexican and seafood cuisine and a local bar separate from the restaurant.
Ma Famiglia is a family style Italian restaurant with superb customer service and outstanding quality at a reasonable price. They
feature sandwiches, prime rib, Mexican cuisine and traditional Italian pizzas, pasta, stromboli, and Italian deserts. One visit to
Ma Famiglia and you will be coming back for more!
Meeker Hotel & Café serves up many local favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an environment rich in cultural heritage
and historic tradition. While visiting, ask for their collection of historic photographs and editorial recounting Meeker’s wonderful
history. The building is complete with its original hardwood flooring and brick walls, and its unique atmosphere brings to life images of the Old Wild West.
Mexican House Restaurant is a family restaurant featuring terrific homemade Mexican food and a full service bar. One of many
local catering options, you can reserve conference or meeting rooms to host your event.
The Old Fashioned Soda Fountain @ Meeker Drug is just like the soda fountain from days gone by. A local favorite for old fashioned soda drinks, shakes, and coffee, it features an original bar and seating, wonderful service, and lively conversation.
Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli serves up unique sandwiches, wraps, customized hamburgers, soup and salad bar, full service
deli, and an exceptional meat market. During the warmer months, enjoy their patio area and watch the world go by as you eat
their wonderful deli sandwiches such as the Robin Hood, Home on the Range or the Wrangler.
Trappers Lake Lodge offers a full-service bar and restaurant with amazing views of Trappers Lake and the Flat Tops Wilderness.
White River Convenience: is a common place residents frequent for breakfast, lunch, and local conversation. It features sit down
seating, hot pizza and lunch foods prepared on site.
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Why We Live Here
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provider of midstream energy services to producers and
consumers of natural gas, NGL’s and crude oil. Enterprise
transports natural gas, NGLs and crude oil through approximately
36,000 miles of onshore and offshore pipelines. Services include natural
gas transportation, gathering, processing and storage; NGL Fractionation (or separation),
transportation, storage, and import and export terminaling; crude oil transportation and offshore
production platform services.
Enterprise operates over 150 miles of large diameter gas gathering systems in the Piceance basin
and two gas plants including the Meeker Gas Plant and the Central Treating Facility.
(713) 381-6500
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Meeker, Colorado |
Excellent healthcare
Pioneers Medical Center
is a community healthcare facility serving Eastern Rio Blanco
County. Residents, workers and
visitors count on Pioneers
Medical Center to provide
quality healthcare that includes
a full-service hospital, emergency department, a family
care clinic, outpatient therapies, diagnostic care, home
healthcare, and a long-term
care residence. Pioneers Medical Center is trusted for; personalized and compassionate
care, skilled professionals, and
Community-focused preventative medicine.
Personalized care has
been a cornerstone of Pioneers
Medical Center throughout its
60-year history in Meeker, Colorado. The medical center continues to employ
approximately 140 professionals who are highly skilled and
competent in each of their professions. Pioneers Medical
Center’s long-standing relationships with regional facilities
and specialty physicians along
the Western Slope complement the array of care available
at the hospital, emergency department, the clinic and longterm care facility.
As a Level IV designated
emergency center, Pioneers
has a team of highly trained
physicians, nurses, cardiopulmonary therapists, lab technicians and radiology
technologists standing by to
treat everything from a heart
attack to a broken bone. If necessary, staff will access specialized medical resources via
collaborative agreements with
regional medical centers and
can transfer patients using
CareFlite®.
The Meeker Family
Health Center is a vital part of
Pioneers Medical Center, providing care from the prenatal to
senior stages of life. The convenient location and skilled
medical team allow area residents, workers and visitors access to primary care, treatment
of common illnesses and injuries, minor office procedures
and appropriate testing. The
clinic is open weekdays and offers convenient Saturday hours.
To make an appointment call
(970) 878-4014.
is dedicated to helping people
live longer, healthier lives. For
community members who
need support at home while ill
or recovering from an injury or
surgery, Pioneers offers skilled
nursing and home healthcare.
The Home Health Team works
with the patient, their physician
and family members to provide
a safe, caring environment
without leaving the comfort of
home. These services may include disease management
and education, medication
management, IV therapy,
wound care, catheter/ostomy
management, injections, personal care and hygiene, and
physical and occupational therapy. Pioneers Medical Center
can also assist in installing a
personal emergency response
system for access to 24-hour
emergency assistance.
In addition, the well-re-
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spected long-term care residence known as the Walbridge
Memorial Wing, named for the
generous donations of Adelaide and Carl Walbridge, is
available for adults requiring a
home away from home. The
Walbridge Memorial Wing is
adjacent to the hospital and
Meeker Family Health Center,
allowing Walbridge residents
the convenience of nearby
medical support. A team of
more than 30 nurses, certified
nursing assistants and support
staff provides excellent care
and meets or exceeds
Medicare, Medicaid and Veteran’s Administration guidelines for long-term care facility
certification. What is truly special about the Walbridge Memorial Wing is the personal
attention each resident receives and the active lifestyle
competent nursing staff encourages. Residents can participate in residence council,
religious services and fellowship, game nights, field trips to
local events, special interest
clubs, shopping excursions,
holidays, music nights, monthly
birthday parties and much
more.
To contact the Main Hospital call (970) 878-5047, for
Home Health Services call (970)
878-9265, Meeker Family
Health Center can be reached
at (970) 878-4014, and the Walbridge Memorial Wing/ Social
Services Coordinator’s phone is
(970) 878-9297. These services
are located at 345 Cleveland
Street in Meeker, CO 81641.
For additional information on
the hospital’s facility and services, please visit www.pioneersmedicalcenter.org.
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Many educational
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THE MEEKER SCHOOL
DISTRICT RE-1 consists of
three public schools including
Meeker Elementary, Barone
Middle School and Meeker
High School. Meeker’s schools
continually strive for the highest degree of excellence in education, and are dedicated to
the success of each and every
student. Meeker has one of
the highest graduation rates in
the country and supports an
extraordinary teaching and
coaching staff. The enrollment
for the 2011-2012 school year
is 715 students in preschool
through twelfth grade. The average teacher to student ratio
in the Meeker School District is
15:1.
MEEKER ELEMENTARY
houses pre k-5th grade and resides in a brand new state-ofthe-art-facility. The school
offers music, physical education, library, technology, student council and an
extracurricular program called
Destination ImagiNation. The
school has recently obtained a
brilliant partnership with Colorado School of Mines (a
highly accredited university) to
enhance the quality of math
and science learning.
BARONE MIDDLE
SCHOOL is comprised of
grades 6–8. It offers unmatched programs including
band, physical education,
technology, library and Destination ImagiNation. The
school also provides a fast
track option for qualified students excelling at math and
science. The middle school
athletics programs includes
football, volleyball, boys’ and
girls’ basketball, wrestling and
track and field.
MEEKER HIGH
SCHOOL, grades 9–12, has an
alternative high school on
campus and offers band, choir,
technology, physical education, drama, advanced placement courses, concurrent
enrollment courses through
Colorado Northwest Community College, industrial arts as
well as Family Career and
mation and a district calendar,
please visit
www.meeker.k12.co.us.
If you are looking for
higher education, Rio Blanco
County prides itself on
COLORADO NORTHWEST
COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
The main campus is located in
Rangely, approximately 60
miles west of Meeker. However, there is a regional office
in Meeker located at 345 Sixth
Street which offers many educational opportunities to lo-
Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of
America, National Honors Society, and Future Farmers of
America. High school athletics include; golf, cross country,
football, volleyball, wrestling,
boys’ and girls’ basketball,
track and field and cheerleading. Test results and growth
model information can be obtained at www.schoolview.org.
For more school district infor-
cals. Colorado Northwest
Community College offers Associate of General Studies and
Associate of Applied Science
degrees and several specialized certifications. Associate
degrees range from nursing
and dental hygiene to aviation
technology, and certifications
range from massage therapy
to mine training. For more information visit www.cncc.edu
or call 1(800) 562-1105.
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Meeker, Colorado |
Shopping, Community
Happenings, Etc.
Shopping:
Meeker has one the most beautiful downtown business districts in the state! Come
check out our locally owned businesses and
pick up a unique souvenir to remind you of your
wonderful trip to Meeker. The primary business
district is found on Main and Market Streets,
and here local business owners offer many different products and services. Meeker offers
everything from groceries, auto parts, second
hand stores, quaint coffee shops, one of a kind
goods and
local art. For
a complete
business listing, visit our
business directory on
www.meekerchamber.com, or
contact the
Meeker
Chamber of
Commerce
at (970) 8785510.
Community Happenings
& Information
“Get Involved & Get Connected”:
For those seeking involvement in the local
community, Meeker has several opportunities
to participate and interact with other residents
interested in local community, economic, and
political activities. The following list highlights
some of the primary organizational opportunities operating on a regular annual basis.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Town Hall, 7:00pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
2nd & 4th Monday in Meeker
3rd Monday in Rangely
MEEKER LION’S CLUB:
Every Tuesday, 6:30pm
October-May, Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds,
June-September, City Park
RANGE CALL:
4th Wednesday
Fairgrounds Kitchen, 7:00pm
MEEKER CLASSIC SHEEPDOG TRIALS:
2nd Tuesday
Location TBD, 7:00pm
ERBM RECREATION DISTRICT:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Recreation Center, 6:00pm
WHITE RIVER SNOWMOBILE CLUB:
3rd Monday
Kilowatt Korner at WREA, 5:30pm
WAGON WHEEL OHV CLUB:
Monthly meetings. For more info. call
Dan Ilgen at (970) 756-5500
RIO BLANCO MASONIC
LODGE #80 AF & AM:
2nd and 4th Thursday
Masonic Lodge at 7th St. & Park Ave., 7:00pm
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Our classrooms
are everywhere!
Learn more at www.cncc.edu
MEEKER CENTER
345 6th Street ~ Meeker, CO 81641
RANGELY CAMPUS
500 Kennedy Drive ~ Rangely, CO 81648
CRAIG CAMPUS
50 College Drive ~ Craig, CO 81625
Also serving Hayden and South Routt
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Meeker Range Call:
A celebration you shouldn’t miss
If you enjoy an exciting
celebration, you won’t want to
miss Meeker’s Range Call Celebration! 1885 marks the beginning of the first rodeo held
in Meeker during the town’s
4th of July celebration. Today,
Meeker’s Range Call Celebration highlights each Fourth of
July with a grand parade, a re-
enactment of the famous
Meeker Massacre and the
Meeker Bank Robbery, a spectacular fireworks display, barn
dance, outdoor concert, 5K
walk and run, community BBQ,
and many thrilling activities for
children and
families.
Since 1938,
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Colorado has celebrated their
western heritage with this annual celebration, and today
this event includes the “oldest
annual rodeo in Colorado.”
For a complete schedule or for
more information, visit
www.meekerrangecall.com, or
of Commerce at (970) 8785510.
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Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain
Hours:
9am to 5:30pm M-F
9am to 12pm Saturday
530 Main Street
970.878.9988
Meeker, CO
Meeker Classic
Sheepdog Trials
More than 25 years ago,
community leaders sat down
over a cup of coffee, and the
Meeker Classic Sheepdog
Championship Trials were born.
Join us the week following
Labor Day as the world’s top
dogs and handlers encounter
unforgiving turf, high altitude, and the
West’s
high-strung
sheep in
one of the
nation’s most
respected
sheepherding
competitions.
Contrary to
arena and other
more than 6,000 feet, this feat
sometimes takes a toll on unconditioned dogs and handlers.
Handlers must skillfully
chose the most energysaving course
charges, these sheep are capable of so upsetting the rhythm
of the dog and handler’s teamwork where the handler’s “call”
a run before the actual
completion to save the
energy of their overwhelmed dog. Food
and entertainment provide extra enjoyment.
The trial’s site is
just west of Meeker
on State Highway
13. Tickets are sold
at the gate, the
Meeker Chamber
of Commerce
and at Wendll’s
Wondrous
Things in downtown
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Join us the week following Labor Day
as the world’s top dogs and handlers
compete at the Meeker Classic Trials.
field contests which take advantage of level ground, the Classic’s natural pastureland
consists of steep hillsides,
rolling hills and deep ravines.
Certain dogs that may not be
well-trained and ignore their
handler’s commands may never
find their flocks, or, if successful,
may quickly lose sheep scattered amidst lanky sagebrush.
Being at an altitude of slightly
for their dogs in order to prevent early tiring – a grim task
when amazingly quick sheep
change direction unexpectedly.
Even though tame stock may
be used in other competitions,
the Classic’s rookie sheep have
just come from their summer
high pastures where neither
herder nor herd dog interrupted their peace. Famous for
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spectators bring lawn chairs
due to limited bleacher seating,
binoculars and protection from
the elements. Be sure to book
accommodations early for this
event! For further information
on the Sheepdog Trials, log on
to www.meekersheepdog.com,
or contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at (970) 8785510.
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(800) 351-5362 (970) 878-5362 (970) 220-4445
Tom & Lisa Walsh
(970) 878-5879 Cell (970) 220-9599
[email protected] • strangherefords.com
United States ‘Capitol Christmas
Tree’ to come from the Meeker
area in 2012
A small piece of Northwest Colorado will make a noticeable presence in
Washington, D.C.
during the 2012
holiday season.
The U.S. Capitol
Christmas Tree will
come from the White River
National Forest East of
Meeker! The Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as “The
People’s Tree” is set on the
lawn of the U.S. Capitol and
will be lit by the Speaker of
the House and a lucky Colorado child in early December
2012. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the White
River National Forest and the
people of northwest Colorado
and we are excited about this
event! Look for a celebration
in Meeker during the first part
of November to send the tree
off to our Nation’s Capitol.
Since 1970, the United
States Forest Service has overseen the harvest and transport
of a tree from a National Forest to our Nation’s capitol.
This year that honor goes to
the Blanco Ranger District
based in Meeker.
After
the
tree
is cut in November, its first
stop will be in Meeker where it
will be prepared for the journey to the U.S. Capitol. After
its appearance in Meeker, the
tree and its entourage will visit
several communities throughout Colorado and then continue across the country until
the tree arrives in Washington,
D.C. in late November. This is
a great opportunity for Colorado communities to participate in celebrations as the
tree makes its way to Washington, D.C. The majority of costs
associated with transporting
the tree are covered by private
donations of cash and in-kind
support. The Forest Service is
working with a non-profit partner, “Choose Outdoors”, an
organization representing a
coalition of outdoor recreation inter-
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ests, to undertake the
fundraising effort for this
project.
Once the
tree arrives in
Washington, D.C.
it will be decorated with ornaments handmade by
Coloradans. An ornament
drive was initiated early in
2012 to solicit and collect approximately 5000 ornaments
from across Colorado that are
constructed to hold up in winter weather and be visible for
distances up to 70 feet. School
children from the Meeker and
Rangely public schools were
very excited to learn that they
can contribute to the project.
Scout troops, 4-H clubs, and
other youth organizations will
also take part in contributing
handmade ornaments.While
the Forest Service is responsible for transporting the tree,
ornaments, and smaller companion trees to Washington
D.C., this is considered a gift
from the State of Colorado to
the people of
the United
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2012 Business Directory
Accounting & Tax Services
Colorado C.P.A. Services, P.C.
610 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5219
www.colocpa.com
Advertising & Promotion
Crafty Boutique
dba Pageant Gown Bags.com
1322 Sage Ridge Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3319
www.pageantgownbags.com
Craig Daily Press
466 Yampa
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7031
www.craigdailypress.com
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
734 S. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-5050
www.gjsentinel.com
Jean’s Printing
1601 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-3550
Pistol River Leather
785 Park Avenue
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4346
www.pistolriverleather.com
Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Assn.
6909 CR 49
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5369
Stranathan Ranch
662 County Road 79
Meeker, CO 81641
878-4670
Strang Herefords and Black Angus
2969 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5362
www.strangherefords.com
Westlands
22110 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3714
www.westlandsranch.com
Architecure,
Engineering & Surveying
Joy Surveying Company, Incorporated
646 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5292
Micro Plastics, Inc.
531 Railroad Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-1718
www.mpsigns.com
Arts & Galleries
PO Box 720
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4017
www.theheraldtimes.com
Agriculture
Dunham Farms
1928 County Road 34
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4289
Upstairs Gallery
592 Main Street #11
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5164
Wendll’s Wondrous Things
& Cuppa Joe @ Wendll’s
594 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3688
www.wendlls.com
Assisted Living
345 Cleveland
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9317
www.pioneersmedicalcenter.org
Crawford Ranch
985 County Road 9
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4756
Elk Creek Ranch
1111 County Road 54
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5454
www.elkcreekranch.net
Automotive
Jak’s Produce Company
440 Hall Avenue
(970) 216-9650
Meeker General Mercantile
990 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3333
Columbine Ford Inc.
2728 Railroad Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-1680
www.columbineford.com
Cook Chevrolet & Subaru
1776 West Victory Way
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-2100
www.cookchevrolet.com
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Jason’s Automotive LLC
1251 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3700
McGuire Auto Parts - Parts City
314 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9855
Meeker Auto Parts, LLC
945 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3651
Meeker Collision Center
43904 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0000
Northwest Auto Sales & Service Inc.
485 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5026
www.nwautogmc.net
Banking & Financial Services
Colorado C.P.A. Services, P.C.
610 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5219
www.colocpa.com
First National Bank of the Rockies
504 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5073
www.fnbrockies.com
Mountain Valley Bank
400 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0103
www.bankmvb/bankmvb/
Mountain West Insurance
& Financial Services
345 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5035
www.mtnwst.com
Rio Blanco County Abstract Company
664 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3677
www.rbcabstract.com
State Farm Insurance
628 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4036
www.statefarm.com
Beauty Salons & Spas
Rocky Mountain Hairbenders
640 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3433
Meeker Chamber Members
Tips To Toes
335 6th St. Suite 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0505
Community Supporters
Business &
Community Supporters
Better Business Bureau
8020 South County Road 5
Suite 100
Ft. Collins, CO 80528
(970) 704-0842
www.wynco.bbb.org
Event Masters, LLC
(970) 216-8657
Jackson’s Office Supply
600 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5587
Red Fox IT
PO Box 1439
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 704-8115
www.ineedredfox.com
David Cole
1969 CR 43
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5326
Meeker Drugs, Inc.
530 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9988
Reed Kelley
855 CR 67
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4666
560 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(855) 878-5255
www.meekerhotel.com
Kim O’Connell
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4102
Construction Services
Berry Brothers
1033 W. Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5787
Bolton Fencing and Construction LLC
73521 HWY 64
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4079
Ducey’s Electric, Inc.
563 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81648
(970) 878-4144
STRATA Networks
654 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0477
www.stratanetworks.com
Thompson Computer Services Inc
3051 W 2nd St.
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-8827
www.tcs.us
Clothing & Acessories
Convenience Store/Fuel
Watt’s Ranch Market
271 E. Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5868
Renninger Log Homes
Meeker, CO 81641
(303) 929-5444
Gilco Inc. dba Flat Tops Fuel
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 675-0797
White River Convenience
793 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5353
594 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3688
www.wendlls.com
Educational Resources
Dining, Food & Beverage
Clarks
858 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3240
789 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5483
Trappers Lake Lodge
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3336
www.trapperslake.com
990 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3333
Wyatt’s Sports Center
223 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4428
Mexican House Restaurant
624 Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5535
Stagestop Meat Market & Deli
101 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5085
R&T Oilfield Services, Inc.
734 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4077
Redi Services
235 County Road 15
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4444
www.rediservicesllc.com
594 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3688
www.wendlls.com
Ol’ Crows Beer & Beverage
1030 Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5485
Rustic Lodge
173 1st Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3136
Meeker Sand and Gravel
3251 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3671
www.msgreadymix.com
Kacey’s Kloset B
335 6th Street
Suite #6
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0909
Meeker Drugs, Inc.
530 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9988
Ma Famiglia - Italian Restaurant
410 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4141
Colorado Department of Labor
& Employment — Co. Workforce Center
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4211
www.colorado.gov/cdle
Colorado Northwestern Community College
345 6th Street, Suite 7
PO Box 1542
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 675-3301
www.cncc.edu
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Horizons Specialized Services
685 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 879-4466
www.horizonsnwc.org
Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge #80 AF & AM
364 7th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5726
SWAP/ Rio Blanco BOCES
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2064
www.rioblanco.schoolfusion.us
Fishing/Fishing Guides
Electrical & Lighting Services
Buford Lodge
20474 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4745 June - Nov.
Meeker School District
Box 1089
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9040
www.meeker.k12.co.us
563 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81648
(970) 878-4144
White River Electric Association
233 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5041
www.wrea.org
Employment Services
& Employment - Co. Workforce Center
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4211
Events & Entertainment
ERBM Park and Recreation District
101 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3403
www.meekerrecdistrict.com
Event Masters, LLC
(970) 216-8657
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
PO Box 958
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0111
www.meekersheepdog.com
Meeker Lions Club
PO Box 985
Meeker, CO 81641
(719) 201-1600
Meeker Sportsman’s Club
Box 1325
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4636
www.meekercolorado.com
Range Call
PO Box 253
Meeker, CO 81641
www.meekerrangecall.com
White River Snowmobile Club
PO Box 803
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9876
www.snowmobilecolo.com
Adam’s Lodge Outfitters
6389 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4312
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/wrfo.html
2655 Co Rd 12
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0233
www.codeofthewestoutfitters.com
12830 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4378
Elk Creek Ranch
1111 County Road 54
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5454
H & H Processing
68656 Highway. 64
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5126
www.handhoutfitting.com
JML Outfitters
300 County Road 75
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4749
www.jmloutfitters.com
K-T Ranch and Fishing Lodge
4160 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4881
www.thehighlonesomeranch.com
Ripple Creek Lodge
39020 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4725
www.ripplecreeklodge.com
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Sable Mountain Outfitters, LLC
5100 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4765
Smoking River Adventures
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5258
www.smokingriverguides.com
Trappers Lake Lodge
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3336
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver
Government
Bureau of Land Managment
220 E. Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/wrfo
& Employment — Co. Workforce Center
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4211
101 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3403
Meeker Cemetery District
265 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5013
www.meekercemeterydistrict.com
Meeker Police Department
& Animal Control
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5555
265 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5192
Meeker Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3443
Rio Blanco County Commissioners
317 E. Market
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9430
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office
555 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9620
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
Groceries
Jak’s Produce Company
440 Hall Avenue
(970) 216-9650
101 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5085
Watt’s Ranch Market
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5868
Health & Wellness
Charles Vandiver, DDS
660 7th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5853
Colorado West Regional Mental Health
267 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5112
Colorado Health and Safety Solutions LLC
592 Main Street # 2
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4178
345 Cleveland
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9317
www.pioneersmedicalcenter.org
Home Furnishings
Homemaker Furnishings
275 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4340
www.homemakerfurnishings.net
Kacey’s Kloset
335 6th Street
Suite #6
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0909
Meeker Drugs, Inc.
530 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9988
2655 Co Rd 12
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0233
www.codeofthewestoutfitters.com
990 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3333
Town of Meeker
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5344
www.townofmeeker.org
Upstairs Gallery
592 Main Street #11
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5164
Crawford Ranch
985 County Road 9
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4756
594 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3688
www.wendlls.com
Dunham Farms
1928 County Road 34
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4289
Horseback Riding & Rentals
6389 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4312
JML Outfitters
300 County Road 75
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4749
H & H Processing
68656 Highway. 64
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5126
James Creek Outfitters
396 State Hghway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 824-6939
www.jamescreekoutfitters.com
Ripple Creek Lodge
39020 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4725
5100 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4765
Sombrero Ranches, Inc.
911 Kimbark Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 442-0258
www.sombrero.com
Hunting/ Hunting Guide
& Outfitting Services
6389 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4312
Buford Guide Service
24284 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4596
www.bufordguideservice.com
JML Outfitters
300 County Road 75
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4749
4160 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4881
Box 1325
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4636
50735 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4656
www.ninemileguestranch.com
Northwest Colorado Outfitters Association
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0663
www.northwestcolorado-outfitters.com
Oak Ridge Outfitters, LLC
790 Hill Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5822
www.meekercolorado.com/oakridge
Buford Lodge
20474 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4745 June - Nov.
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
Elk Creek Ranch
1111 County Road 54
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5454
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39020 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4725
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Rocky Mountain Bowstrings
696 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4300
www.rockymountainbowstrings.com
5100 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4765
Smoking River Adventures
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5258
www.smokingriverguides.com
Sombrero Ranches, Inc.
911 Kimbark Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 442-0258
www.sombrero.com
Trappers Lake Lodge
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3336
Villa Ranch Outfitting
6561 CR 7
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4138
www.villaranchcolorado.com
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
223 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4428
Information
Better Business Bureau
8020 South County Road 5
Suite 100
Ft. Collins, CO 80528
(970) 704-0842
www.wynco.bbb.org
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment - Co. Workforce Center
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4211
Meeker Chamber of Commerce
710 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5510
Meeker Police Department
& Animal Control
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5555
Rio Blanco County Commissioners
317 E. Market
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9430
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office
555 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9620
Town of Meeker
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5344
White River Museum
Rio Blanco County Historical Society
565 Park
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9982
www.meekercolorado.com/whiterivermuseum
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
Insurance
Mountain West Insurance
& Financial Services
345 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5035
www.mtnwst.com
State Farm Insurance
628 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4036
www.statefarm.com
Legal Services
Cooley Zagar-Brown PC
685 Main Street
Suite 5
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5065
Joe Fennessy, Attorney at Law
613 Park Avenue
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4783
www.fennessylaw.com
Lodging: Bed & Breakfast
4160 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4881
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Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5483
Lodging: Camping / RV Parks
Buford Lodge
20474 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4745 June - Nov.
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
12830 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4378
The Green Cabins
1240 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4810
www.colorado-west.com/green.html
Merraker RV Park
31949 County Rd 5
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5375
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
Wilderness Rendezvous RV Park
322 County Rd 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3404
www.meekerrvpark.com
Lodging: Extended Stay
Aspens I
465 4th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9895
Carstens Apartments
770 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4754
Flying U Guest House
223 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 314-4908 / (970) 878-3540
www.flyinguguesthouse.com
50735 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3432
680 Water Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5187
The Jensen House
587 Park
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3432
www.thejensenhouse.com
JML Outfitters
300 County Road 75
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4749
White River Valley Properties
792 8th St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3394
50735 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4656
www.ninemileguestranch.com
White River Retreat
13249 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(717) 582-4819
www.whiteriverretreat.com
Lodging: Hotels/Motels
Blue Spruce Inn
488 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0777
www.bluesprucemeeker.com
Elk Mountain Inn
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3656
560 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(855) 878-5255
www.meekerhotel.com
Rustic Lodge
173 1st Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3136
White River Inn
219 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5031
www.whiteriverinn.com
Lodging: Lodges,
Resorts & Cabins
Buford Lodge
20474 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4745 June - Nov.
(970) 231-0411 Dec. - May
12830 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4378
Elk Creek Ranch
1111 County Road 54
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5454
The Green Cabins
1240 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4810
www.colorado-west.com/green.html
4160 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4881
Natural Soda, Inc.
3200 County Rd 31
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 878-3674
www.naturalsoda.com
Non Profit &
Community Organizations
ECCOS
1055 Main Street
(970) 241-3008
www.eccos.us
Ripple Creek Lodge
39020 CR 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4725
Meeker Colorado Civic
Improvement Corporation
200 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4120
Sleepy Cat Mountain
Real Estate and Lodging
42112 County Road 17
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5258
www.sleepycatmountain.com
Meeker Lions Club
PO Box 985
Meeker, CO 81641
(719) 201-1600
The Jensen House
587 Park
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3432
www.thejensenhouse.com
Meeker Ministerial Alliance
PO Box 26
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3510
www.lordpantocrator.wordpress.com
Trappers Lake Lodge
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3336
Box 1325
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4636
www.meekercolorado.com/sportsmen
White River Retreat
13249 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(717) 582-4819
Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Assn.
6909 CR 49
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5369
Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge #80 AF & AM
364 7th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5726
Media
Craig Daily Press
466 Yampa
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7031
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
734 S. 7th Street
(970) 242-5050
www.gjsentinel.com
PO Box 720
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4017
Mining & Quarrying
Colowyo Coal Company L.P.
5731 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 824-1501
Meeker Sand and Gravel
3251 County Road 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3671
www.msgreadymix.com
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SWAP/ Rio Blanco BOCES
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2064
https://rioblanco.schoolfusion.us
White River Community Association
42600 Co Rd 17
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5677
PO Box 803
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9876
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Oil and Gas Extraction/
Processing
Berry Brothers
1033 W. Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5787
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
ECCOS
1055 Main Street
(970) 241-3008
www.eccos.us
EnCana Oil & Gas
2717 CR 215
Parachute, CO 81635
www.encana.com
Jackson’s Office Supply
600 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5587
Jean’s Printing
1601 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-3550
Micro Plastics, Inc.
531 Railroad Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-1718
www.mpsigns.com
Real Estate & Rental Services
Enterprise Gas Processing, LLC
27991 County Road 5
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 878-5435
www.epplp.com
Mesa Energy Partners, LLC
1001 17th Street
Suite 1140
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 951-0483
www.mesa-energy.net
R&T Oilfield Services, Inc.
734 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4077
Shell Exploration Company
592 Main Street #22
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4038
Williams Production RMT
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-9377
www.williams.com
WPX Energy
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 216-3878
www.wpxenergy.com
Plumbing/Cooling/Heating
563 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81648
(970) 878-4144
Aspens I
465 4th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9895
Backcountry Realty
1130 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4715
www.backcountryrealty.com
Brooks Realty
889 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5858
www.brooksrealtymeeker.com
Carstens Apartments
770 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4754
Dunham Farms
1928 County Road 34
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4289
Meeker Realty, LLC
643 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5165
www.meekerrealty.com
50735 Highway 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3432
680 Water Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5187
Printing/Office Services
& Supplies
Craig Daily Press
466 Yampa
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7031
275 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4340
Rio Blanco County Abstract Company
664 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3677
www.rbcabstract.com
Meeker, Colorado |
PO Box 720
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4017
Sleepy Cat Mountain
Real Estate and Lodging
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5258
www.sleepycatmountain.com
Western Exposures Realty
1033 West Market
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5877
www.westernexposures.com
Western Slope FSBO
PO Box 147
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 319-9092
www.westernslopefsbo.com
White River Retreat
13249 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
(717) 582-4819
Recreation & Activities
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3800
101 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3403
Meeker Golf Course Pro Shop, LLC
903 County Rd 13
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5642
Box 1325
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4636
www.meekercolorado.com/sportsmen
220 E Market St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4039
PO Box 803
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9876
Religious Organizations
Faith Baptist Church
1095 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3139
www.fbcmeeker.org
Holy Family Catholic Church
889 Park Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3300
www.nwtriparish.com
Meeker Assembly of God
381 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3510
www.meekerassembly.org
Meeker Ministerial Alliance
PO Box 26
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3510
www.lordpantocrator.wordpress.com
Meeker United Methodist Church
809 Park Avenue
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5904
New Creation Church of Meeker
388 9th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3161
www.nccmeeker.com
St. James Episcopal Church
368 4th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5823
Specialty Retail
Close to My Heart
482 12th St
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4271
www.cmc.myctmh.com
Crafty Boutique
dba Pageant Gown Bags.com
1322 Sage Ridge Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3319
www.pageantgownbags.com
275 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4340
Kacey’s Kloset
335 6th Street
Suite #6
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0909
Meeker Drugs, Inc.
530 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9988
990 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3333
101 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5085
Pampered Chef
641 4th St.
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 389-0589
www.pamperedchef.com
Technological
& Computer Services
Red Fox IT
PO Box 1439
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 704-8115
www.ineedredfox.com
Pistol River Leather
785 Park Avenue
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4346
www.pistolriverleather.com
STRATA Networks
654 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0477
Rocky Mountain Bowstrings
696 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4300
www.rockymountainbowstrings.com
Thompson Computer Services Inc
3051 W 2nd St.
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-8827
www.tcs.us
Rocky Mountain Hairbenders
640 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3433
233 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5041
www.wrea.org
Scentsy
1280 Cleveland Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5048
www.jackiep.scentsy.us
Utilities
Tips To Toes
335 6th St. Suite 4
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0505
Atmos Energy
702 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(888) 286-6700
www.atmosenergy.com
Upstairs Gallery
592 Main Street #11
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5164
265 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5192
594 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-3688
www.wendlls.com
Redi Services
235 County Road 15
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4444
www.rediservicesllc.com
223 8th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4428
Taxidermy/Game Processing
European Mounts
960 7th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5975
H & H Processing
68656 Highway. 64
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5126
Town of Meeker
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5344
233 6th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5041
www.wrea.org
Purkey Packing Plant
73215 Highway 64
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5501
STRATA Networks
654 Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-0477
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