Bottoms Up

  The La Plata County Fair returned to Durango last week with a little something for everyone: BBQs, dancing, 4-H exhibits, tipsy carnival rides and just about everything else in between. With so much late-summer fun jam packed into one short week, here’s a look at a few La Plata County Fair classics.

  • The coveted blue ribbon
    The coveted blue ribbon
  • Adding new meaning to "farm fresh"
    Adding new meaning to "farm fresh"
  • Taking a farmers hot rod for a spin
    Taking a farmers hot rod for a spin
  • How about some fries with that?
    How about some fries with that?
  • A queen in waiting takes the mic
    A queen in waiting takes the mic
  • Representing the softer side
    Representing the softer side

In this week's issue...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off