Animas River

Local News

Lose your boat on the river? Call 911

Dispatchers hope to avoid unnecessary responses to overturned watercraft

June 1, 2023

Tri-Cities

Cloudy water in Aztec prompts complaints

officials say solutions require updates to equipment, water lines

May 26, 2023

Local News

Photo: Still clear of flooding

The Animas River flows at 3,440 cubic feet per second on Wednesday, staying below the newly built Animas River Trail…

May 12, 2023

Local News

Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate

Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok

May 4, 2023

New Mexico

Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts

statistics put northwest New Mexico in 90% runoff category

April 25, 2023

Local News

Photos: Spring runoff

In another sign of spring, local rivers are running in high gear. From top clockwise: On Friday the La Plata…

April 22, 2023

Local News

Photo: A muddy river

Boaters begin their float down a very dark and muddy Animas River on Tuesday from the 32nd Street put-in. Runoff…

April 13, 2023

Regional News

Biden administration rolls out $585 million for Western water projects

Colorado projects will receive $68.3 million, the third-most of any state

April 6, 2023

Local News

Environmentalists sound alarm on Animas River water quality

Sediment and biohazard loading from Lightner Creek jeopardizing fish habitat

March 23, 2023

Local News

Photos on camera found in Animas River returned to bride and groom

was lost on a rafting trip after 2010 wedding in Durango

March 20, 2023

New Mexico

Water flow levels of San Juan and Animas rivers rise rapidly in New Mexico

potential flooding and more water availability this spring

March 16, 2023

Local News

Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors have organized to try to halt development of a property along Trimble Lane

March 13, 2023

Local News

Durango takes aim at homeless camps on banks of Animas River

and police look at cracking down with tougher municipal citations

March 10, 2023

Local News

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

February 25, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023

Local News

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

January 8, 2023

Local News

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

January 3, 2023

Local News

Repaved portion of Animas River Trail reopens to public

stalled last year for permitting during jumping mice study

October 5, 2022

Local News

Photos: Wedding party floats down the Animas River

The wedding party of Olivia Hamblin and Scott Titus prepare to float down the Animas River on a sunny and…

August 12, 2022

Local News

Photos: Chilling out on the Animas River

Rusty Willey fishes on the Animas River in north Durango on Tuesday as temperatures climb into the 80s. The National…

July 12, 2022

Local News

Photos: Navigating whitewater on the Animas River

Justin Rounds and Hudson Rounds, 10, make their way through Smelter Rapid in Durango Whitewater Park on Friday. After recent…

June 25, 2022

Local News

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

Local News

Animas River Days makes a splash with Saturday races

sports enthusiasts drawn to Durango for weekend celebration

June 4, 2022

Local News

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation

May 31, 2022