Lake Nighthorse

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Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8

April 16, 2026

Sports

Rookie to record holder: Durango’s 17-year-old Oliver Compton sails toward pro career

Teenager’s boat set new course record for 120-year-old race on July 6

July 12, 2025

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New boat decontamination facilities and machinery in place at Lake Nighthorse

Equipment will help decrease presence of invasive species, contaminates in water

July 11, 2025

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Photos: Setting sail

A steady breeze Thursday makes for fun sailing Thursday at Lake Nighthorse. Summer hours for the lake are 7 a.m.…

June 12, 2025

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Southern Utes to tap Lake Nighthorse water

holds rights to 38,108 acre-feet annually

June 10, 2025

Sports

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

June 1, 2025

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Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Kenneth Edward Asher is accused of destroying natural resources near Lake Nighthorse

February 18, 2025

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Tribe can conserve Animas River water without paying Nighthorse maintenance fees

Contract sets terms for when and how much Ute Mountain Utes must pay

December 10, 2024

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Southwest Colorado tribes seek federal funds for A-LP water delivery

Lawmakers urge Bureau of Reclamation to consider options

November 2, 2024

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Talk of persisting inequities prevails at Fort Lewis College screening of ‘Ute Water Legacy’

Mountain PBS documentary series episode was shown Wednesday

October 26, 2024

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Photos: Paddling witches

Babes get together for a Witches Flotilla at Lake Nighthorse

October 25, 2024

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Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

September 30, 2024

Sports

Lake Nighthorse Triathlons scheduled for Sept. 7

annual race sanctioned by USA Triathlon for second year

June 6, 2024

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Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels

May 24, 2024

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Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Reservoir has become a migratory stopover for many species, especially waterfowl

April 13, 2024

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Consultant analysis details alternatives for Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Recommended option involves 7.4 miles of new pipe

March 24, 2024

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Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects

March 2, 2024

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Durango residents interested in expanding wakeless hours at Lake Nighthorse

6% of recreationalists use lake for motorized activities

February 14, 2024

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Photos: Kokanee giveaway

Jim White, left, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Keaton Hardy, also with CPW, give away Kokanee salmon…

November 10, 2023

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Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

October 31, 2023

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City of Durango, Southern Ute Tribal Council collaborate on key projects

Nighthorse, Three Springs and La Posta Road discussed

August 1, 2023

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Durango city councilors meet with tribes to discuss Lake Nighthorse water access

Yazzie says meeting a step toward stronger relationship with Southern Utes, others

July 20, 2023

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New safety rules at Lake Nighthorse seem to win over users

Parents feel ‘more comfortable’ with additional regulations

July 8, 2023

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Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official

June 27, 2023