River Sports

N.M. Supreme Court rules non-navigable water rule is unconstitutional

Ruling allows for rafting, fly fishing and other uses on rivers that cross private property

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Nonprofit argues communities should be able to protect rapids without building features

DATE: Sep 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

Former Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day

DATE: May 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 die in Gunnison River accidents

GUNNISON – Authorities say two women have died in separate accidents on Colorado’s Gunnison River. The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office says a 31-year-old woman was paddle-boardin...

DATE: Jun 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Overboard rafter skipped out on parole, officials say

Search called off for Canon City man

DATE: Jun 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

How dangerous is the Whitewater Park?

Tweaks to be made after first season

DATE: Jun 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vandals slash outfitter’s rafts

Damage estimated at $25,000 from late-night attack

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Saddlin’ up through Smelter

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Assault suspected after rafters hit cable

A metal cable stretched across the Dolores River scraped five people off their raft on Tuesday, sending one woman to the hospital with a head injury. The Montezuma County Sheriff’...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helter Smelter

Animas River Days’ 2015 festival makes a big splash

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

A mighty race through the rapids

Ska Brewing is king of the river

DATE: May 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boaters swap items Saturday, as well

The annual 4Corners Riversports spring boat swap and sale is Saturday and Sunday at the store, 360 South Camino del Rio. Those wanting to sell gear should fill out a swap waiver f...

DATE: Apr 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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