4-H

There won’t be any carnivals or rodeos this summer, but the La Plata County Fair is offering what it can given state health restrictions in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. “It’s...

The Montezuma County Fair ramps up this week with livestock shows, chili contests, children’s events and more. The festivities at the fairgrounds kicked off Friday night with a concert by country...

The Montezuma County Colorado State University Extension office has started publishing a regular newsletter and has a new presence on social media. Extension Director Kacy Riedel said the office...

No one loves the La Plata County Fair as much as Emma Shock. As the 70th year of the annual event closes down, the 92-year-old says goodbye to one of her favorite parts of the year. “Christmas is...

Fun at the Montezuma County Fair continued on Thursday with competitions and events for all ages throughout the day. Rabbit and poultry shows, a three-legged mud race and chicken chases highlighted...

The Montezuma County Fair returns July 27 with a few new events in addition to the traditional 4-H Club contests. An evening car race will kick off the weeklong fair at the Montezuma County...

New members have been appointed to the Montezuma County Fair Board, but they don’t include two former members who withdrew their resignations. On Monday, Montezuma County commissioners voted to...

The Montezuma County extension office advisory committee plans to advertise through Colorado State University for a director to replace Tom Hooten. At a meeting on Tuesday Jan. 23, the committee...

Several members of the Montezuma County Fair Board have resigned following the approval of an agreement designed to mend fences between them and county 4-H leaders. The Montezuma County Fair Board...

An agreement is being worked out with partners of the Montezuma County Fair in order to bolster the local 4-H Club program. The fair board and Colorado State University Extension office have...