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Farmington police recover body in Animas River

Detectives are still investigating

FARMINGTON – Police detectives are investigating the death of a Farmington man after his body was recovered from the Animas River.

Officers were called to the 800 block of Broadway Boulevard after reports of a man in the water early Wednesday, according to a police department news release. Carlos Atencio, 22, was found dead under the bridge around 7:15 a.m.

The Farmington Police Department is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the detective tip line at (505) 599-1068.

lweber@durangoherald.com



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