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Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service. One value that naturally grows alongside those lessons is ...

A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better, or try something new. We resolve to eat healthier, slow down, learn a new skill ...

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

I often get asked what the four “H”s are in 4-H and what they mean. This question always leads into a longer explanation rather than just reciting: Head, Heart, Hands & Health. So, today, I ...

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

The month of October is always exciting for our 4-H community. Not only does it bring crisp air and changing leaves, but it also marks the start of our new 4-H year! Oct. 1 was the first day...

La Plata County 4-H gears up for an exciting year of travel and learning

La Plata County 4-H members are set for a year of extraordinary experiences, embarking on journeys that promise to shape their futures and broaden their horizons. From competing on the natio...

Durango’s Shane Elworthy earns spot in National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition

Elworthy will be competing in Nebraska in June

Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair

Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

Rising liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

La Plata County Fair celebrates 75 years

Fair will feature events and attractions for all ages

Dolores senior Braden Schmittel wins archery nationals, receives full scholarship

Schmittel wins shooting in the Olympic Recurve division

Livestock auction breaks La Plata County Fair sales record

Swine, goats, sheep and beef: Local companies pay top dollar to support good cause

‘Jamming’ out at the La Plata County Fair

Canning, baked goods and plenty of animals steal the show