Silverton

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September snow doesn’t faze Southwest Coloradans

storm warning in effect for Western Colorado

September 10, 2020

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Temperatures plunge as cold front sweeps over Southwest Colorado

starts falling in high country, more expected

September 8, 2020

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30 people contacted in Silverton COVID-19 case

4 people have tested positive, 16 people tested, 17 quarantined

August 30, 2020

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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Silverton business

health official declines to name workplace

August 29, 2020

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San Juan Mountains take beating this summer from off-roading

Higher-than-normal visitation harms fragile alpine tundra

August 19, 2020

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Durango train extends service to Cascade, cancels chance of trips to Silverton

Railroad officials hope to make full run in 2021

August 14, 2020

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Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

August 8, 2020

Local News

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

August 5, 2020

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EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

August 2, 2020

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Texas woman crashes ATV, requires rescue outside Silverton

flown to Grand Junction hospital

July 16, 2020

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Road work causes delays on U.S. Highway 550’s Molas Pass

performing routine maintenance Tuesday through Thursday

July 7, 2020

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Couple requires rescue after becoming stuck in Animas River

‘They were totally out of their element,’ says San Juan County sheriff

July 1, 2020

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Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

June 22, 2020

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D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service

Railroad will offer trips from Rockwood to Cascade starting June 23

June 16, 2020

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Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango

Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa

June 15, 2020

Local News

June storm brings snow to San Juan Mountains

Telluride, Silverton receive about a half-foot

June 9, 2020

Local News

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

May 29, 2020

Professional Sports

Sabrina Stanley stays thankful in Silverton, even without Hardrock

Sabrina Stanley had reason to smile at the 2018 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run, which she would go on to win.Terrance…

May 27, 2020

Professional Sports

Hardrock 100 canceled for second time in as many years

Avalanche debris in 2019, COVID-19 in 2020 wipe out world-famous ultra-marathon

May 23, 2020

Local News

Silverton woman arrested for allegedly shooting at boyfriend

McCarty suspected of felony menacing, domestic violence

May 23, 2020

Sports

Officials warn against rogue Iron Horse cyclists

canceled, but Silverton wary of cyclists congregating in town this weekend

May 20, 2020

Local News

Silverton merchants face another tough year

‘I think we’ll survive, but it won’t be a normal year’

May 17, 2020

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Silverton cancels its famed Fourth of July celebration

Decision falls in line with other Southwest Colorado communities

May 15, 2020

Local News

San Juan County issues three tickets, back-to-back, to recreationists

Sheriff says people not obeying state’s 10-mile travel ban

May 12, 2020