Marissa Jordan watches competitors during the 4-H horse judging Aug. 6 at the 2016 La Plata County Fair, themed “Stocks, Bonds & Futures.” Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Robert Velacruz with the city of Durango cuts through concrete sidewalk Aug. 8 on West Ninth Street to make room for a handicapped marker that will be installed at the crosswalk. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Vicente Jimenez practices hurdles Aug. 3 on the track at Miller Middle school. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Ryan Leach, of Arboles, on Aug. 9 spreads bedding in the animal pens at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in preparation for this year’s La Plata County Fair. Leach will show goats at the fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Six-year old McKenna Brown prepares to check in a giant squash she grew to be judged at the La Plata County Fair August 10.<br>Brown is the daughter of Allison and Richard Brown of Durango.
Ten-year-old Kaison Zufelt, left, and his sister, 7-year-old Kylie Zufelt on Aug. 10 drop off their Lego projects to be judged at the La Plata County Fair. The siblings’ parents are Amanda and Kory Zufelt of Hesperus. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
At least one driver found use for the north end of the U.S. Highway 160 interchange, the so-called “Bridge to Nowhere,” on Aug. 11. The project is suffering from settling problems and work to repair issues will begin Monday. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
According to officials, the recent color of the Animas River, pictured here Aug. 11 north of Durango at Bakers Bridge, is a result of typical monsoonal conditions. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Timothy Loftis, 7, escapes a lick from his sister’s goat on Aug. 11, at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Makenzie Nordstorm, 4, and her mother Rebecca Nordstorm on Aug. 11 watch ducklings in the poultry barn at the La Plata County Fair. The Nordstroms are on a family visit to the area from San Diego, California. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Jessica Lee on Aug. 12 prepares her entry in the Senior Showmanship and Market Beef categories at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Chris Stephens on Aug. 13 welds the CJ Gravel entry to the Demolition Derby at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Demolition Derby entrants and their crews circle the track Aug. 13 during opening ceremonies at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Joe Herrera, center, of Ignacio, with rap battle partner and friend Mozh Loc, right, battle Miggy C. and Dag, of Montrose at the Teepee Lounge in Ignacio on July 22. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald.
Joe Herrera, right, of Ignacio, rehearses his rap with battle partner and friend Mozh Loc at the Teepee Lounge in Ignacio on July 22. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Joe Herrera, of Ignacio, has his grandmother’s name tattooed on his arm on July 22. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Howard Grotts, a 2016 Olympian, on Rim Trail in Durango on July 22. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
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