River sports

Colorado rivers are peaking – and so are drownings

Colorado rivers are peaking – and so are drownings

least 18 people have died in state reservoirs and waterways so far this year

June 13, 2024 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

River dam near Salida removed after years of rescues, drownings and environmental impacts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

River dam near Salida removed after years of rescues, drownings and environmental impacts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Chaffee County commissioners help fund removal

November 10, 2023 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

A tutu-wearing guide is leading the way as women fill the ranks of Colorado’s raft industry

A tutu-wearing guide is leading the way as women fill the ranks of Colorado’s raft industry

McArthur wants women and girls to feel the power of rowing their own raft

August 3, 2023 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Death and dying

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

July 28, 2023 • Alex Hager — KUNC

Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide

June 13, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred

June 7, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events

June 5, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

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

June 24, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Low water no problem for Animas River Days

Low water no problem for Animas River Days

Jackson siblings dominate events

June 11, 2022 • Cody Olivas — Tri-City Record

N.M. Supreme Court rules non-navigable water rule is unconstitutional

N.M. Supreme Court rules non-navigable water rule is unconstitutional

allows for rafting, fly fishing and other uses on rivers that cross private property

March 3, 2022 • Hannah Grover — NM Political Report

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Nonprofit argues communities should be able to protect rapids without building features

September 28, 2021 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day

May 15, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — The Journal