Animas River - The Journal

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

Study compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

DATE: Nov 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend

Chain laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango

DATE: Oct 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River appears to have hit all-time low

Southwest Colorado headed for second lowest water year in history

DATE: Oct 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fish count finds a severely depleted Animas River

Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducts survey for first time since 416 Fire runoff events

DATE: Sep 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ash blamed for fish kill in Animas River

Low water level likely contributed to die-off

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions

Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anglers asked to pick right time of day to avoid stressing fish

Low water, high temps and possible ash make life difficult for aquatic creatures

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal agency corrects data error for Animas River flow

Water measured at 5 cfs, not 0 cfs

DATE: Jul 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River reduced to a trickle in Farmington

USGS reports near-record low flow near San Juan River confluence

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is the Animas truly the ‘River of Lost Souls’?

Myths, tragedies embellish the waterway’s name

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Animas River’s long ribbon of stories from Silverton to New Mexico

Durango author’s account of Gold King spill digs deep into region’s tumultuous mining history

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Algae bloom blossoms in Animas River south of Durango

Water officials unsure of cause; no threat to human health

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News