San Juan Mountains

Outdoors

Llama drama in San Juans: 2 pack animals on the lam after they were attacked by a sheep dog

you find the best friends Rones and Vio, off-lead, please call your local sheriff

August 5, 2024

Local News

A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains

summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides

July 23, 2024

Local News

Bayfield FLC graduate completes 22-day solo trip through Southwest Colorado

300-mile journey was about emphasizing value of human-powered exploration

June 15, 2024

Regional News

Wolverine reintroduction legislation is ‘completely opposite’ wolf plan

‘They do not eat cattle. They do not eat sheep. They do not eat people,’ state Rep. Barbara McLachlan says

May 15, 2024

Local News

National Weather Service says more snow to come, but none will stick

Durango has received about half an inch of snow since Wednesday

March 16, 2024

Local News

Atmospheric river presents opportunity for big weekend snow in Southwest Colorado

San Juan Mountains could experience up to 2 feet of snow this weekend

February 1, 2024

Local News

After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid

Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado

January 28, 2024

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023

Local News

Photos: Have you gotten your tree yet?

Hundreds of Christmas trees find new local homes

December 9, 2023

Local News

Christmas trees and harvest permits for national forest available

Juan Mountains Association to open Christmas trees for Conservation lot on Nov. 24

November 17, 2023

Local News

Founders of Silverton Mountain sell ski area after 25 years

Business will retain current staff, service as Aspen-based owners take over

September 28, 2023

Local News

Silverton to decide on OHVs in town – again

Oct. 3 vote will ask residents to decide of OHVs should be let back onto the town’s streets

September 23, 2023

Local News

USGS helicopter begins mapping geology in Southwest Colorado

low-flying aircraft is not taking images, but collecting magnetic geophysical data

September 13, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Photographer releasing book of landscapes chronicling healing journey

Rosenberg starts Kickstarter campaign to publish ‘Healing in the Southwest’

June 29, 2023

Regional News

Colorado’s statewide snowpack tops 140%, though reservoirs are still low

mountain snow is good news, but what really matters is how reservoirs and soil moisture are replenished when it melts

March 30, 2023

Local News

Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation

‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer

March 1, 2023

Local News

What goes into avalanche forecasts?

‘It’s sort of like a cat-and-mouse game with the snowpack’

March 1, 2023

Local News

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from south

February 22, 2023

Local News

Snowstorm hits San Juan Mountains

Avalanche risk increases, little snow sticks in lower valleys

December 6, 2022

Local News

Slight snow showers possible but not guaranteed Sunday through Tuesday

chance for precipitation lies at higher elevations

December 3, 2022

Local News

Weekend winter storms predicted to bring minimal snow

Purgatory Resort plans to open beginner terrain regardless of snowfall amounts

December 1, 2022

Local News

Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad

Entrepreneur and politician Otto Mears a subject of discussion

November 12, 2022

Regional News

Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country

far, the biggest in-state beneficiary has been Southwest Colorado with 217% of the median snowpack

November 11, 2022

Local News

In rugged San Juan County, more women than men involved with search and rescue

‘All of a sudden, a place that felt so friendly and beautiful and challenging can feel really big and scary’

October 28, 2022