photos by Jared Boyd

Fall storms result in nearly 8,000 cfs on the Animas River; boaters flock to water

Dan Laham surfs Santa Rita on the Animas River on Saturday. Silas Hatch and Dan Laham watch as Rick Franken drops in from a short cliff under the Santa Rita bridge. Akayaker waits beneath the Camino del Rio bridge for his turn to surf Santa Rita hole. Onlookers gawk as Bill Grasse readies for another run on the Animas.

 

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel