Photos: A fine day to canoe Trey Roberts goes over a water feature while canoeing the Animas River on a warm Friday afternoon in Durango. (Jerry… February 27, 2026
‘Water justice’ delivered to Animas River via Durango resolution ‘Project shows the power of a diverse group of people collaborating together on an issue they care about’ November 20, 2025
Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton October 16, 2025
Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River plans to post signage as it works toward a solution September 26, 2025
Legendary actor made Western movie magic right here in Durango Redford and Paul Newman jumped for their lives near Baker’s Bridge – or so it appeared on the big screen September 19, 2025
Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango Police, animal control seek to address leash law violations May 9, 2025
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
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
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
Woman found dead in Animas River is identified Rafting company spotted body and notified police September 9, 2024
What’s happening on the ground with Southwestern water? A panel highlights local achievements at the water district’s 40th seminar March 28, 2024
State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage 19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution February 14, 2024
Durango to place call for artists to beautify sections of Animas River Trail $35,050 marked for installations or murals in project areas February 2, 2024
Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group ‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman December 21, 2023
Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide June 14, 2023
San Juan County Fire & Rescue trains for swift-water rescues water levels present greater hazards June 8, 2023
Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing June 6, 2023
Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events June 5, 2023
Lose your boat on the river? Call 911 Dispatchers hope to avoid unnecessary responses to overturned watercraft June 1, 2023
Cloudy water in Aztec prompts complaints officials say solutions require updates to equipment, water lines May 26, 2023
Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts statistics put northwest New Mexico in 90% runoff category April 25, 2023
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
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
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