Animas Valley Action Coalition

Purpose of the Action Coalition:  An organized group (Valley residents) to stay informed and have a voice on how the Animas Valley is developed under the Animas Valley Land Use Plan (AVLUP).  This group will review proposals that have potential to impact the valley and mitigate the adverse impacts of new development on existing residents, commercialization, utilities, environmental concerns, transportation and planning/zoning in the Animas Valley.  The Coalition will help ensure proposed development maintains the “natural beauty and landscape, rural lands and viability of agricultural production” of the Valley and its residents.

We believe the Roberts Resort Village Camp at the Trimble Crossing of the Animas River is one such non-conforming proposal.

If you are interested to explore the hidden impacts of the Robert Resort Village Camp and what the possible future of our valley could be please check out these links:

Read “Camping got too big for its britches”

Read “PMRVs: the tail that wags the RV dog”

Read “The Park-Model Scam Gains Steam”

Read “The Bogus Nature of Park Models”

Read about the Lake Tahoe’s congestion problem

View the award winning “Forever Wild” PBS documentary showing what happened to Telluride

Click here to view a list of the latest Durango Herald articles related to the RV Park

Latest News:

  • Roberts 3rd Submittal
    After almost a year and an unusual number of extensions granted by the County, Roberts has finally completed their 3rd Submittal of Roberts Resorts Village Camp Durango. You may recall Roberts’ first Village Camp Durango proposal was introduced in November 2022, and the second proposal submitted in February 2025.  This new submittal is to be… Read more: Roberts 3rd Submittal
  • Digital Donations now Available
    Hello Animas Valley Action Coalition Members, We received a number of requests to add the ability to receive donations via credit card in addition to checks.  While there is a 2.8% transaction fee for credit card donations, we understand it may be worth the convenience.  Hence, we have added a way to pay via Pay… Read more: Digital Donations now Available
  • Neighborhood Meeting Update
    Neighborhood Meeting Update Hello Animas Valley Action Coalition Members, Here’s a quick rundown of what happened at the Neighborhood Meeting. Roberts is moving forward with his 275 space RV Park proposal and wants to add Park Model “luxury” adventure cabins. We’re not sure how big or how many he would request, but maybe they would… Read more: Neighborhood Meeting Update
  • Apr 5, 2025 AVAC Public Meeting Report
    Apr 5, 2025 meeting: The room was packed out with approximately 120 people attended Saturday’s meeting at the Durango Public Library. Below are the minutes of the meeting and PDFs of the presentation slides. The minutes and slide presentations may be accessed below, or under the AVAC Meetings page under the Resources tab. Minutes from… Read more: Apr 5, 2025 AVAC Public Meeting Report
  • Animas Valley residents prepare to meet with RV park developer
    Read the latest Herald article regarding the AVAC meeting Saturday and the Roberts development at https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/animas-valley-residents-prepare-to-meet-with-rv-park-developer/