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Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says

Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

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

New boat decontamination facilities and machinery in place at Lake Nighthorse

New boat decontamination facilities and machinery in place at Lake Nighthorse

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

Southern Utes to tap Lake Nighthorse water

Southern Utes to tap Lake Nighthorse water

holds rights to 38,108 acre-feet annually

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

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

February 18, 2025

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

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

Lawmakers urge Bureau of Reclamation to consider options

November 2, 2024

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

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

Dolores, Durango kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Dolores, Durango kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

October 7, 2024

Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

September 30, 2024

Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels

Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

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

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

October 31, 2023

Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

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

City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline

City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Utilities manager says this will be a collaborative effort with community stakeholders

Lake Nighthorse now open for nonmotorized fun

Lake Nighthorse now open for nonmotorized fun

Opening season hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday

Lake Nighthorse kokanee salmon help ensure next year’s stock

Lake Nighthorse kokanee salmon help ensure next year’s stock

150,000 fish released into the reservoir will produce up to 1.5 million eggs this year

November 17, 2022

Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works

Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works

Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28

October 31, 2022

Lake Nighthorse opens Friday for 2022 season

Lake Nighthorse opens Friday for 2022 season

Motorized craft will not be allowed on the water until May

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state

December 23, 2021

Preston wins inaugural Lake Nighthorse triathlon

Preston wins inaugural Lake Nighthorse triathlon

takes women’s crown

September 11, 2021

Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Popular recreational area will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday

August 21, 2021

Sprint triathlon coming to Lake Nighthorse

Sprint triathlon coming to Lake Nighthorse

first of its kind at the lake

August 20, 2021

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter