La Plata County Fairgrounds

Photos: Taking on a challenge

Reese Appenzeller, 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building…

January 23, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Fiesta Days

Fiesta Days Rodeo loses free access to La Plata County Fairgrounds

Reduced scale, staffing shortages, safety concerns cited in commissioners’ decision

December 2, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango High School

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

September 13, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Heavy construction

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Kids (and children, too) take fair by storm

talent seen across Pee Wee and Steer showmanship, agriculture

August 10, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Scotlyn Bobbin, 3, holds onto her lamb while participating in Pee Wee Showmanship on Friday during the La Plata County…

August 9, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Agriculture

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Turkeys in their pen on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Judy…

August 8, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Biathlon

Durango Nordic Ski Club hosts summer laser biathlon

will be supported by U.S. Biathlon

July 31, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

Durango

Photos: A rockin’ good time

71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

July 12, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Arts

Photos: One stitch at a time

Plata Quilters Guild ‘Festival of Color’ 2025 Quilt Show

June 28, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango

Photos: A colorful carnival

Nate Bell, of Frazier Shows, sets up a mini carousel on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will…

May 20, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

means leaders will consider renovation projects annually

March 1, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Commissioners

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

February 9, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: Riding away the day

Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old…

November 19, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Boxing

Jeremy Ramos captures LBF title in Durango with controversial split decision

“The Durango Kid” Flamm took his first professional win

October 13, 2024 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Boxing

Boxers weigh-in at Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Museum

will take place at La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday

October 11, 2024 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Boxing

Boxers square off at Sky Ute Casino before world title fight in Durango on Saturday

Fighters raved about support they’ve received in Durango at press conference

October 11, 2024 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Boxing

Legends on the Animas schedule leading up to fight day

of things to do for boxing fans before the big day

October 6, 2024 • Herald Staff

Boxing

Muhammad Ali’s former bodyguard Mike Cooley is in Durango, ready for title fight

is vice president of sanctioning body LBF which is putting on title fight

October 6, 2024 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Archuleta County

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics

September 24, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango High School

La Plata County will charge Durango High School students $50 to park at fairgrounds

Revenue will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining lot

September 10, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Betting on horses

up more space at the fairgrounds for the horses and rodeo

September 1, 2024 • Jenny Johnston — The Western Chronicles

La Plata County Fair

La Plata County Fair bridges divides, brings all together

76th annual celebration keeps alive old traditions; annual derby will be held different weekend

August 7, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County seeks input on fairgrounds master plan

Planners will make recommendations for attainable improvements this year

August 5, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer