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

potential flooding and more water availability this spring

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

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

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…

New river stewards book offers rapids of fun for youth, families

book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

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

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

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

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

Beavers force removal of trees along Durango’s Animas River Trail

and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling

Owner of mine to pay $1.6 million in settlement for Gold King blowout

will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill

In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound

CPW’s approach to fighting whirling disease could be a model for the future

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

Man escapes from La Plata County Jail, is arrested in Animas River

Barrett-Lesko leads police on 26-minute chase days before his sentencing hearing

‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton

officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts

Photos: Colorado Parks and Wildlife tracks trout population in the Animas River

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff members Jim White, left, John Livingston, center, and Sarah Gump make their way down the…

Mountain lion on Durango river trail relocated

This juvenile mountain lion was observed near the Island Cove Mobile Home Park in late June. Officers with Colorado Parks…

Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River

26-year-old in critical but stable condition at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood

What’s up with the yellow water in the Animas River?

change most likely caused by sediment in water from summer showers

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

Photos: Erosion control in the Animas River

Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects

Electra Lake is closed; Haviland Lake open but won’t be full

Animas River Days to return this year

may look different, depending on public health orders