Animas River

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Time traveling on the train to Tacoma Generating Station

Museum fundraiser took guests back to early days of electric generation

April 26, 2026

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Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter

Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels

March 28, 2026

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Photos: Taking advantage of the early runoff

Jeff Seebach rows through the Durango Whitewater Park with Amber Best in front and Truett Seebach, 8, in the back…

March 27, 2026

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Photo: Paddling on the Animas River

Michael Schweitz paddles down the Animas River on Tuesday after putting in at Oxbow Park before turning around and heading…

March 24, 2026

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Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026

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Durango City Council approves feasibility study for Animas River surf wave

Nonprofit contributes $13,000 to research

February 28, 2026

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Photos: A fine day to canoe

Trey Roberts goes over a water feature while canoeing the Animas River on a warm Friday afternoon in Durango. (Jerry…

February 27, 2026

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Photos: Warm winter cast

Paul Smith, 14, takes advantage of unseasonably warm weather Friday to fly fish on the Animas River near the Main…

January 3, 2026

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‘Water justice’ delivered to Animas River via Durango resolution

‘Project shows the power of a diverse group of people collaborating together on an issue they care about’

November 20, 2025

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Fort Lewis College students propose water justice for Animas River

Durango City Council was to consider a resolution Tuesday

November 18, 2025

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Durango surfers hope to emulate – or upstage – Salida’s waves

Town’s river feature became ‘lifeblood’ of community

November 5, 2025

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Photos: River pickup

Maggie Leonhart, 11, drops a paper plate into a garbage bag that Elouise Duthie, 10, holds as children from the…

October 23, 2025

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Photo: Walking in beauty

Warm temperatures, sunshine and fall colors make for pleasant walking conditions Tuesday along the Animas River in Durango. The National…

October 21, 2025

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Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

October 16, 2025

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Photos: Raft gets hung up on a fast-moving Animas River

A boater tries to free his raft Tuesday afternoon after getting hung up on debris at the Main Avenue Bridge…

October 15, 2025

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Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River

plans to post signage as it works toward a solution

September 26, 2025

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Legendary actor made Western movie magic right here in Durango

Redford and Paul Newman jumped for their lives near Baker’s Bridge – or so it appeared on the big screen

September 19, 2025

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Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025

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Nonprofit raises $10,000 to study feasibility of river surf wave in Durango

board to weigh proposal for 2026 parks projects

September 11, 2025

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City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

helps officials better understand sustainable transportation, improve safety and efficiency

September 11, 2025

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Man suspected of drowning in Animas River

Shannon Jones, 48, found unconscious near north City Market

September 10, 2025

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EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary

Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed

August 14, 2025

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The early bird gets the… fish?

Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout

August 13, 2025

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Animas River running low at 35% normalcy

Rafting companies shifting routes to accommodate water level, overgrowth of harmful algae possible

August 13, 2025