Animas River

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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

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Durango nonprofit proposes new Animas River surf wave

Feature would make surfing more accessible to people of all skills

July 30, 2025

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Durango Float to Work Day returns Friday

to provide hot coffee, pastries at 29th Street put-in

July 24, 2025

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Photo: Duckie on the Animas River

Jilin Bai of Arcadia, California, paddles the Animas River on Tuesday as temperatures reach the 80s before the afternoon rains…

July 15, 2025

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Photo: Relaxing on the Animas

Rachael Gruen with her son, Evan Gruen, 4, and her dad, Ed McCoola, who floats with his grandson, Izzy Gruen,…

July 3, 2025

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Photos: Dozens of Durango’s service workers paddle for glory in Battle of the Animas

Taco Libre takes an early lead in Tuesday’s Battle of the Animas, which is a race among dozens of employees…

June 3, 2025

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Battle of the Animas returns Tuesday

businesses to compete in annual raft race

May 30, 2025

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Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

May 22, 2025

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Photos: Warm temps, high water makes for fun times on Animas River

A common merganser flies past a kayaker in the Durango Whitewater Park on Tuesday as flows topped out at 1,810…

May 13, 2025

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Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango

Police, animal control seek to address leash law violations

May 9, 2025

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Will mobile home park owner dumping sewage into the Animas River be fined?

park sale imminent, state regulators are focused on water quality – not penalties

April 14, 2025

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Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence

Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting

February 25, 2025

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CPW seeks input on proposed Durango office along Animas River

has plans to build two-story building on historic fish hatchery property

February 12, 2025

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Photos: That’s ice baby

temperatures freeze over Animas River

January 22, 2025

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Photos: Beaver bites

Two large cottonwood trees show beaver activity Wednesday along the Animas River near Ninth Street Bridge. When Durango Parks and…

December 12, 2024

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Woman found two months ago in Animas River died from accidental drowning

Toxicology report indicates alcohol could have been a factor in death of Joni Allred

November 12, 2024

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Colorado senator’s bill could, finally, fulfill Gold King financial damage claims

Sen. Michael Bennet will introduce legislation to provide $3.3 million for lost business

September 25, 2024

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Mural pays tribute to late American author along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Mariah Kaminsky says piece encourages viewers to stop and breathe

September 21, 2024

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Durango sustainability manager discusses water use with panel

Pool said city’s water comes predominantly from Florida River, supplemented by Animas River

September 15, 2024

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Cause of death remains unknown for woman found in Animas River

coroner: ‘White chalky’ substance discovered in Joni Allred’s stomach reinforces need for toxicology report

September 12, 2024

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Woman found dead in Animas River is identified

Rafting company spotted body and notified police

September 9, 2024

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Photos: Keeping cool on a lazy summer day

Brian O’Connor, left, Sally O’Connor and Finn O’Connor set off tubing the Animas River on Friday from the 29th Street…

July 19, 2024

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During first year, Durango park rangers focus on safety, education

created positions to help monitor 100 miles of natural surface trails

July 12, 2024

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Photos: Getting in the flow

were heavy rains Friday in the mountains up the water in the Animas River

June 29, 2024