Trail Closed due to Water Damage

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Among the Waters River Trail is temporarily closed due to excessive water damage. Portions of the trail have washed out. Please respect the signage and barricades. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs urge Farmington citizens to not use those river trails until the water levels subside and damage is repaired.

From the City of Farmington:The City of Farmington's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department advises the public that

Among the Waters River Trail is temporarily closed due to excessive water damage. Portions of the trail have washed out.

Please respect the signage and barricades. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs urge Farmington citizens to not use those river trails until the water levels subside and damage is repaired.

We will keep you updated in the Farmington News Flash section at www.fmtn.org.

Among the Waters River Trail is located along the San Juan River, between the Bisti Highway (371) and the confluence of the San Juan and Animas River.

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