Rafting

Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing

Business (general)

Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing

‘We used to know how to make things in this country and we’ve lost that know-how,’ says Alpacka CEO Thor…

November 18, 2025 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

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

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 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Animas River running low at 35% normalcy

Animas River running low at 35% normalcy

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

August 13, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Battle of the Animas returns Tuesday

Battle of the Animas returns Tuesday

businesses to compete in annual raft race

May 30, 2025 • Herald Staff

Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic

Business (general)

Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic

Looking ahead to summer, local businesses project a minimal decline in customers

May 10, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer