‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown ‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’ May 29, 2020
10-mile travel restriction for Colorado outdoor recreation during safer-at-home phase communities fining outsiders; Polis urges patience April 28, 2020
Animas Valley gravel mine plans to close, go commercial worries about access point on Animas River April 10, 2020
Animas River Days still a go, organizers say Dolores River Festival and Farmington’s Riverfest are canceled because of coronavirus concerns April 4, 2020
City of Durango completes work above Whitewater Park Dangerous rapid prompts improvement project March 27, 2020
River Permit Party is Jan. 24 in Dolores Boaters’ gathering features live music, auction January 14, 2020
City of Durango plans temporary fix for dangerous rapids at Whitewater Park Long-term solution is being sought for hazardous obstacles January 4, 2020
Agriculture McPhee Reservoir has strong carryover supply Officials: It will fill with below-average winter October 8, 2019
Cortez 51 days on Dolores River a boon to boaters, biologists out of extreme drought, water releases a pleasant surprise July 22, 2019
Man requires helicopter rescue after heart attack Incident occurred following rafting trip on Upper Animas River July 11, 2019
Dolores Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker crews clear four-wheel drive passes July 2, 2019
Archuleta County Woman who died rafting San Juan River is identified Coroner rules cause of death as drowning June 27, 2019
Cortez Whitewater boating continues on Lower Dolores River Boating release expected through June, maybe into July June 26, 2019
Animas River Veterans enjoy day on the Animas River Barbecue helps former service members rekindle camaraderie June 24, 2019
Archuleta County Woman dies during rafting trip on San Juan River north of Pagosa Springs Authorities say victim was in water 15 to 20 minutes after boat flipped June 21, 2019
Animas River River trip on Animas looks to unite veterans Community groups hope to rebuild camaraderie lost after military life June 18, 2019
Local News Additions to Whitewater Park draw concern, criticism from boaters Rafting companies say city created an unnatural hazard June 7, 2019
Local News Boating continues below McPhee Dam for 18 days Managers announce whitewater release until June 23 June 3, 2019
Local News Dolores boating release ending, but it could restart in mid-June Reservoir managers waiting for warmer weather to speed up snowmelt May 28, 2019
Local News Dolores dog breeders take steps to reduce noise Montezuma County grants business a commercial permit May 28, 2019
Local News Whitewater dam release for Dolores River scheduled for Memorial Day weekend Dolores River will come alive with rapids for at least 10 days May 17, 2019