Silverton

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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

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Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

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San Juan, La Plata County students present environmental resilience findings at summit

‘It’s nice to share information that I feel like I’ve spent quite a while researching,’ Durango high schooler says

February 28, 2026

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Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring

Cassidy Berry, on Sweet William, pulls Hayden Burn down the Silverton Skijoring course while competing in the sport division on…

February 15, 2026

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Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

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Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands

‘We’re inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says

February 5, 2026

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Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

February 4, 2026

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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

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Silverton first in Colorado to reach voter-mandated affordable housing commitment

Mountain town met goal a year ahead of deadline

January 14, 2026

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Students explore career paths at La Plata County Futures Fair

‘It’s about exploration,’ event organizer says

January 13, 2026

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Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards

January 7, 2026

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Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

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Over the passes and through the rain, affordable housing units arrive in Silverton

homes will make mountain town more resilient

October 13, 2025

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Coal Bank, Molas to close Friday as housing units are taken to Silverton

Prefabricated homes to provide more affordable housing in mountain town

October 7, 2025

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Four deaths reported on northbound U.S. Highway 550 in August

car rolled 320 feet down side of Red Mountain Pass

September 2, 2025

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Silverton Singletrack Society to celebrate new trail system

nonprofit has worked since 2014 to add new biking, hiking trails

August 9, 2025

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10 years after Gold King Mine Spill, locals reflect on need for patience

cleanup efforts continue at Bonita Peak Superfund site; some wonder if there's been progress

August 3, 2025

Sports

Garland reflects on challenging 2025 Hardrock 100

passed away early in race; new and returning winners were crowned

July 24, 2025

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New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

July 22, 2025

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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

Sports

Hardrock 100 begins on Friday in Silverton

Defending men’s champion Ludovic Pommeret returns for iconic race

July 11, 2025

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Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders

Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. (Courtesy of Anthrocene Contracting…

July 8, 2025

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Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

July 4, 2025

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Silverton residents push back over public dumpster removal

‘It’s like pulling up the welcome mat,’ longtime resident says

June 14, 2025