With Animas River Days this weekend The Telegraph asked: “Whatâ??s the craziest thing youâ??ve seen floating down the river?”

Margarat Babiarz

“A redheaded, punk rock kid floating on a log, Huck Finn style.”

Erin Benson
“My family from Phoenix freaking out about crashing into rocks when the river was barely running.”

Emily Jordan

 “20 people in an inflatable kiddy pool.”

Tony Simplicio

“Naked people on tubes.”

Karley Purcell

 		“A bunch of people on an inflatable air mattress that didn’t make it very far.”

 

In this week's issue...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off