With the return of the La Plata County Fair, The Telegraph asked: “What's your blue ribbon event?”

 

Laura Sainio

“Making out with the bearded lady.”


 

Hannah Burnett

 

“Noodle eating.”


 

Shannon Hahn

 

“Ropin’ rodeo clowns.”

 

Thad Ferrell

“The midget toss.”



 

Jeremy Miglinas

“Poking chickens”

 

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May 14, 2026
The quad squad

Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
 

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Recharging the EV market

High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales 

May 14, 2026
Just how bad was it?

Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history