La Plata County, Colorado: Farm & Ranch Directory
13 farm and ranch listings in La Plata County, Colorado, grouped by category below.
Events in La Plata County
- La Plata County Fair
Five-day La Plata County fair in Durango. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 5-9, 2026.
Durango, CO Official event details
Farms & Ranches in La Plata County
- Colorado Trails Ranch
Family guest ranch at 12161 County Road 240 east of Durango in La Plata County, in the Florida River valley of the San Juans.
12161 County Road 240, Durango, CO 81301 - James Ranch
Durango farm and ranch with an on-site market selling its own beef, dairy and vegetables. Based in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, as a farm and ranch.
Durango, CO | 970-385-6858 Website - Wilderness Trails Ranch
Guest ranch at 1766 County Road 302 in the Vallecito Lake area northeast of Durango, La Plata County.
1766 County Road 302, Durango, CO 81303
Agribusiness in La Plata County
- American AgCredit - Durango
American AgCredit office on East 2nd Avenue in Durango, handling farm, ranch and rural home loans across southwest Colorado.
850 E 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 | 970-259-1540 Website - Pine River Irrigation District
Pine River Irrigation District supplies irrigation water to farms around Bayfield, La Plata County. Shareholders and members reach the office at (970) 884-2558.
Bayfield, CO | (970) 884-2558
Media & Press in La Plata County
- KDGO 1240 AM
Durango AM station with ag network reports for La Plata County.
Durango, CO - Pine River Times
Bayfield weekly serving the Pine River valley farms and ranches of eastern La Plata County.
Bayfield, CO
Organizations in La Plata County
- La Plata Conservation District
Durango district helping La Plata County small farms and ranches with irrigation, soil health and forage planning.
Durango, CO - La Plata County CSU Extension Office
Runs 4-H, range and small-farm programs for the Durango area. The La Plata County CSU Extension office is located at 2500 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301; phone (970) 382-6465.
2500 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 | (970) 382-6465 Website - Pine River Conservation District
Ignacio district along the Pine River on the Southern Ute reservation side of La Plata County, supporting irrigators and ranchers.
Ignacio, CO
Livestock Auctions & Sale Barns in La Plata County
- Hi Country Cattle Auction
Hesperus sale yard on Highway 140, west of Durango, serving La Plata County and Four Corners ranchers.
15062 Hwy 140, Hesperus, CO 81137 | (970) 247-3652
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in La Plata County
- Durango Farmers Market
Market held May 10 to October 25 in 2025, with morning hours of 8 a.m. to noon May through September.
259 W. 9th St., Durango, CO | 970-335-8223
Helpful Guides for La Plata County
- CSU Extension in Colorado
What Colorado State University Extension offers in Colorado counties: soil testing and sampling steps, small acreage help, Master Gardeners, 4-H enrollment and fair paperwork, and how to find your county office.
- Colorado Conservation Districts
How Colorado conservation districts work: elected supervisors, seedling tree sales, equipment rentals, cost share, matching grants from the State Conservation Board, and how to reach your district.
- Colorado County Fairs
A practical guide to Colorado county fairs: 2026 season dates, 4-H and FFA entries, MQA training, weigh-ins, weight limits, interview judging and how the junior livestock sale works.