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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

Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River

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

DATE: Jul 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

DATE: Apr 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Erosion control in the Animas River

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects

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

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News