TERLINGUA, Texas — Paddling the Rio Grande River offers a unique adventure in the southwestern United States, but it is a wilderness trip for experienced and well-prepared paddlers.

Promises that the Rio Grande Reservoir's upgraded dam near Creede would improve recreation and the environment in Colorado haven't materialized, locals say. There is hope for a grant application.

The Rio Grande roared back to life as irrigation flows resumed from Caballo Lake. The annual release of water Friday, May 30, marks the start of the irrigation season, sending an estimated 25,000 ...