4-H

From the Extension Office

Summer is rounding into shape for La Plata County 4-H

Kicking things off the first weekend in May is our annual 4-H Horse Camp, a highly anticipated event that brings…

April 24, 2026

Southwest Life

Support Local Youth at the La Plata County 4-H Community Garage Sale

Spring has arrived, and for many of us that means it’s time to clean out closets, garages and storage spaces.…

March 21, 2026

Southwest Life

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service.…

January 25, 2026

From the Extension Office

A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better,…

December 26, 2025

From the Extension Office

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

Before each 4-H meeting and event, we recite the 4-H Pledge. Our pledge not only tells us what each “H”…

November 23, 2025

From the Extension Office

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

To learn more, visit laplatacounty4h.org or call us at the La Plata County Extension Office. (Please note that due to…

October 26, 2025

From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H gears up for an exciting year of travel and learning

La Plata County 4-H members are set for a year of extraordinary experiences, embarking on journeys that promise to shape…

March 5, 2025

Sports

Durango’s Shane Elworthy earns spot in National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition

Elworthy will be competing in Nebraska in June

October 19, 2024

Local News

Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair

Brothers Van Duran, 6, left, and Norman Duran, 5, pet a goat Friday at the La Plata County Fair at…

August 10, 2024

Local News

Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

October 12, 2023

Local News

La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

will feature events and attractions for all ages

August 8, 2023

Sports

Dolores senior Braden Schmittel wins archery nationals, receives full scholarship

Schmittel wins shooting in the Olympic Recurve division

May 16, 2023

Local News

Livestock auction breaks La Plata County Fair sales record

Swine, goats, sheep and beef: Local companies pay top dollar to support good cause

August 23, 2022

Local News

‘Jamming’ out at the La Plata County Fair

Canning, baked goods and plenty of animals steal the show

August 12, 2022

Local News

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

August 6, 2020

Local News

No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can

events canceled; 4-H and FFA shows will go on

July 22, 2020

Local News

Longtime community-shaper Anne Isgar dies at 99

Durango’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ was a wife, mother and entrepreneur

February 28, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Fair kicks into high gear

Demolition Derby and Jr. Livestock Auction main attractions for Saturday

August 10, 2019

Pine River Times news

La Plata County Fair kicks into high gear this weekend

Demolition Derby and Jr. Livestock Auction to highlight weekend

August 9, 2019

Local News

Hard work rewarded at La Plata County Fair

rate livestock, baking, handicrafts and more

August 9, 2019

Local News

Sheared and shown: Sheep have their day at La Plata County Fair

Activities, competitions to run through the weekend

August 8, 2019

Local News

Montezuma Fair gearing up

Reckless Kelly kicks off events, many youth participate

July 28, 2019

Local News

CSU Extension adds newsletter, social media

year brings additional outreach, programming

January 26, 2019

Local News

‘Matriarch’ of La Plata County Fair has no plans to retire

92-year old Emma Shock still volunteers at club she help found in the 1950s

August 13, 2018