Animas River – The Journal

What’s happening on the ground with Southwestern water?

A panel highlights local achievements at the water district’s 40th seminar

DATE: Mar 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to place call for artists to beautify sections of Animas River Trail

$35,050 marked for installations or murals in project areas

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group

‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

Victim identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts

USGS statistics put northwest New Mexico in 90% runoff category

DATE: Apr 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Free book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

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

DATE: May 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

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

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Money will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill

DATE: Dec 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain lion on Durango river trail relocated

A juvenile mountain lion was seen sitting along the Animas River trail in Durango in late June. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were able to safely tranquilize the animal and relocate i...

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News