River is UP! Let’s go rafting!

July 19, 2011 by Crystal Allbright in Big Bend Info, Current Events, General, Rio Grande Info, Tours | 4 Comments

Rio Conchos joins flows with the Rio Grande as a release of water from Mexico’s reservoir, Luis Leon, has reached the Big Bend area. We saw Colorado Canyon at a ‘fun way to spend a hot day’ level of 1500 cfs yesterday in Big Bend Ranch State Park. And today, Santa Elena is at a lovely one-day level at 1750 cfs. And hey, there is shade at the take-out thanks to Big Bend National Park. Wheel keep you posted.

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4 Responses to River is UP! Let’s go rafting!

  1. Mike Long says:
    August 4, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Mexico has scaled back the release, only letting out about 1/2 of what was scheduled. Stay tuned for more updates.

  2. Bill Derrick says:
    August 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Thanks for the update Mike!

  3. CLIFF says:
    September 21, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Hello,

    How is the river running?
    Cliff

    • Desert Toad says:
      September 21, 2011 at 10:06 am

      Howdy Cliff! The river has been up a few days from the area rains but is dropping out. Day trips are limited but canoeing is great for longer trips. Keep an eye on our daily report, or give us call for the latest updates.

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