La Plata County Fairgrounds

Photos: Rock hounds abound

70th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show

July 12, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango city officials

City, police ask county for more power in approving fairgrounds events

Plata County venue is one of few sites that hosts large gatherings inside town limits

April 28, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Colorado

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

February 22, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

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 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

La Plata County will not move fairgrounds to Durango Mesa

Commissioners voted not to accept offer of 200 acres, citing projected $80 million cost

September 26, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Fairgrounds abuzz ahead of Saturday livestock auction

ranching hands show their animals at La Plata County Fair

August 12, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

The joy of demolition

‘It’s just like driving in New York – except you get to hit everybody!’

August 11, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

will feature events and attractions for all ages

August 8, 2023 • Leah Veress — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Photo: Gateway to the future

Fairgrounds General Manager Emily Spencer cuts a ribbon with Jim Turner behind her as about 25 celebrate 100 feet of…

July 11, 2023 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango

Photos and video: Rockin good time at Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Terrestrial Treasures, of Grand Junction, which buys, sells and excavates is one of 65 vendors at the 69th Annual Four…

July 9, 2023 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Arts

New gates turn La Plata County Fairgrounds into optimal concert venue

Changes will be able to accommodate 7,000 people

July 7, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Hobby

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club celebrates 76 years

show will host 60 vendors Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Durango

July 7, 2023 • Georgia Landeryou — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Celebrating July 4 with food trucks, events

Vendors talk shop, joys of being one’s own boss on Independence Day weekend

July 2, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Culture (general)

Durango rodeo embodies Western heritage

event at La Plata County Fairgrounds seeks to expand its reach while staying true to its roots

June 23, 2023 • Georgia Landeryou — Herald Staff Writer

Emergency incident

Durangoans answer call of duty in ‘shocking’ rescue

firefighter and admin assistant save man suffering cardiac arrest at La Plata County Fairgrounds

May 16, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango Montessori School wants to recycle your old electronic devices

will be located at La Plata County Fairgrounds

February 24, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Local artists, business owners show off talents at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Margie Festival Productions showcases creativity and innovation from residents of Pagosa Springs to Chinle, Arizona

December 5, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Photo: Thank you for voting

A large sign thanks voters, including Linda Scott, as they drop off ballots Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…

October 25, 2022 • Jerry McBride — 102522

Durango City Council

Dozens speak out before Purple Cliffs closing in Durango

Proposal to establish temporary homeless camp at La Plata County Fairgrounds goes nowhere

September 30, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

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 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Demolition derby rivets a sold-out crowd at La Plata County Fair

Drivers compete at crumpling each other’s rides across full-size, minicar and pickup categories

August 14, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: Family fun at the La Plata County Fair

Riley Jahnke, 6, shows her sheep, May, in the pee wee showmanship category on Friday at the La Plata County…

August 13, 2022 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

4-H

‘Jamming’ out at the La Plata County Fair

Canning, baked goods and plenty of animals steal the show

August 12, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Festive event (including carnival)

Come one, come all: La Plata County Fair returns with full roster of events

Highlights include carnival, Demolition Derby and livestock auction

August 10, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer