One of the most popular tourist attractions is the "Animas river.
This year due to low amounts of snow, the river is already low. That means that rafting, kayaking and even fishing (Durango has Gold Medal trout fishing) are less effective than usual.
A few weeks ago while it was still possible to see snow on the mountain peaks, we watched a rafts bottom out as it attempted to go downstream.
If we think that people are inconvenienced by the low water, imagine how the fish feel when they cannot navigate their usual paths.
We need water now and many are concentrating on positive thinking about rain.
In 2002 we lived through another drought. It was a terrifying experience as forest fires consumed thousands of acres in the area. (the Missionary Ridge fire)
Rain is definitely the answer. Dry is alright, this dry is not. Rivers were not designed to run low for long periods of time.
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