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Photos: Taking on a challenge

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 11:02 PM

Updated Friday, Jan 23, 2026 11:22 PM

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Reese Appenzeller, 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Reese Appenzeller, 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
AJ Putnam, 15, a sophomore at Durango High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
AJ Putnam, 15, a sophomore at Durango High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Students compete in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Students compete in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Kylynd Parrish 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Kylynd Parrish 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Students compete in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Students compete in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building a shed in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding. The top two winners of each category will move on to state and national competitions. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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