Despite Low Water the River Remains AMAZING!

As river enthusiasts we can't help but be affected by the water levels of our beloved Rio Grande. Between droughts and Colorado's irrigation taking over 90% of water flow from the Nation's newest National Monument, it can be hard for some to see only the negatives affecting the water.
But the Mighty Rio Grande remains AMAZING! Every day we still run fantastic and fun trips down the river, proudly showing off our home to visitors from around the world! These waters provide both our livelihood and recreation and we at Los Rios River Runners cannot help but remain in love with our river!
The low water gets a bad reputation but it has it's good points too: lower water is cleaner, slower, warmer, more appropriate for swimming, and better for kids and families!

Ready for a great day on the Race Course!

Ross is ready for the River!

Riding Rio Grande Rapids!

Our rookies strive to learn the finer points of boating, and the low water is a unique opportunity to intimately understand the river bed and it's construction!
So chin up gang! Our river is still the center of our lives! Lets show it a little appreciation and love by continuing to travel and adore it's waters!


*Photographs courtesy of Donia Stoenner