4H youth livestock program at the La Plata County Fair
Alyssa Packer on Friday helps prep her sister’s entry in the Yearling Breeding Beef category at the La Plata County Fair. Alyssa Packer competed at the fair for years and money earned at auction helped pay for her education. She said she loves to return and help whenever she can. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Jessica Lee, left, and her sister Danielle Lee ready their cattle Friday for Senior Showmanship and Market Beef categories at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Alyssa Packer on Friday helps prep her sister’s entry in the Yearling Breeding Beef category at the La Plata County Fair. Alyssa Packer competed at the fair for years and money earned at auction helped pay for her education. She said she loves to return and help whenever she can. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Sheridan Packer, 19, preps her entry Friday in the Yearling Breeding Beef category at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Kaniesha Valley, 18, gets ready to show Friday in the Market Beef category at the La Plata County Fair with the help of her friend Jessica Looman, left. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald