The old, weathered wood and meandering livestock
conjure images of days gone by. Truly, the
barns that dot the areas surrounding Durango are
sights for sore eyes as locals pedal or drive through
the backroads of the Four Corners. The character
and history protruding from the walls are strong
reminders of the opening of the West. Luckily,
some of these timeless structures have been preserved,
and many are still a functional part of the
local ranching community.
A dry, sun-soaked fence corrals the livestock in front of this brightly colored barn at the top of Farmington Hill
just south of Durango.
A log fence rests in front of the Vega Verde Ranch
along County Road 250 south of Baker’s Bridge.
Peacocks are often seen wandering around this
County Road 250 barn and its out buildings.
Hay stays protected from the elements inside an
Animas Valley Barn.
A pair of sliding barn doors sit closed along County
Road 250 on Monday.
Hay stays protected from the elements inside an
Animas Valley Barn.
Snow begins to melt away from the base of this historic
barn located just west of the Piedra River.
This large, red
barn, sitting alongside
County Road
203, south of
Hermosa, is hard to
miss for passing
motorists, cyclists
and pedestrians.
