San Juan County Colorado

Local News

New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties

Engineer-turned-doctor seeks to improve access, efficiency and affordability for rural residents

April 12, 2026

Local News

Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush

Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood

February 2, 2026

Local News

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

Local News

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

Local News

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions

December 3, 2025

Local News

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

Local News

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

November 4, 2025

The Durango Herald

Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat

35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level

September 26, 2025

Local News

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15

August 8, 2025

Local News

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

July 24, 2025

Local News

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

July 15, 2025

Local News

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

July 11, 2025

Local News

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

February 21, 2025

Local News

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

Local News

Silverton’s 150th anniversary a time to reflect on growth

its heyday, the town had 2,000 residents. It now has 800, but is looking to grow – responsibly

September 17, 2024

Local News

Accidental killing of mother bear in Silverton spawns effort to curb wildlife conflicts

Sheriff’s deputy shot sow with beanbag round in attempt to drive bruin out of town

September 5, 2024

Local News

A same-sex couple bought a marriage license in Silverton. They got a civil union instead

Juan County Clerk relied on relic leftover from fight for marriage equality

August 5, 2024

Local News

Two charged with firearm-related felonies near Silverton over July 4 weekend

A father left a minor with a handgun; another man brandished a firearm during a gas station disagreement

July 22, 2024

Local News

Frightened dog, missing for two weeks, captured near Silverton

Konni, who fled during Fourth of July fireworks, will be reunited with her Phoenix family on Saturday

July 19, 2024

Local News

OHV rollover near Silverton occurred on ‘most dangerous stretch of road’

of four injured occupants remains unknown

July 11, 2024

Local News

Four injured in OHV rollover outside Silverton

of patients, two of whom were evacuated in critical condition, is unknown

July 9, 2024

Local News

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

July 8, 2024

Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

July 7, 2024

Local News

Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

March 14, 2024