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.

 

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September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights