La Plata County Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity on Saturday. Some attended the annual demolition derby while others walked about the livestock ranges, where sheep, cows, goats and pigs were abu.
Durango High School managed to snag first place out of six teams in the Crime Scene Investigation event at the state Skills USA competition, which was held last month in Colorado SpringsMichelle Sotak.
Bobbi Hanhardt, Bayfield High School agriculture teacher, has led youth livestock judging teams into the top 10 placings in the National Western Livestock Show, second place in the American Royal Live.