Silverton

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In the aftermath of avalanches, digging out will take time

snowpack could affect summer recreation near Silverton

May 18, 2019

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Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking

Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon

May 13, 2019

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D&SNG brings economic vitality back to a snowy Silverton

Business owners anticipate a healthy season fueled by high moisture, a good economy and ‘pent-up demand’

May 6, 2019

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Cabin near Silverton ‘obliterated’ by avalanche

crews just reaching structure hit by slide in March

April 29, 2019

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From the skies, geologists peer inside the Earth

Project aims to map underground at Silverton Superfund site

April 13, 2019

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Mountain bikes at heart of Silverton trails debate

Extensive network proposed north of town

April 4, 2019

Southwest Life

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

worry fragile high country terrain could be put at greater risk

April 4, 2019

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Durango train punches through avalanche paths ahead of summer season

buried in 60 feet of snow in some locations

April 1, 2019

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Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches

U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March

March 28, 2019

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Red Mountain Pass reopens after 20 days

remains icy and snowpacked at higher elevations

March 22, 2019

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Red Mountain Pass could be closed for another two weeks

crews working around the clock to reopen road

March 18, 2019

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Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

March 15, 2019

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Power restored after nearly 5 hours in Silverton

able to fix problem Thursday afternoon

March 14, 2019

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High avalanche danger closes county roads near Silverton

Officials discourage going into backcountry

March 14, 2019

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Colorado sees record avalanche activity

Intense snowfall on weak snowpack triggers hundreds of slides

March 13, 2019

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Talk about Town: Beercat to make stop at Silverton Mountain

The newly built Beercat will make a stop March 20 in Silverton.Courtesy of 10 Barrel Brewing Co. “Think snowcat +…

March 8, 2019

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EPA’s lead in Superfund around Silverton announces retirement

Rebecca Thomas wraps up more than three decades cleaning up sites around country

March 6, 2019

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Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

company says federal agency has a conflict of interest

February 25, 2019

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Red Mountain Pass to close at noon Monday

crews to conduct avalanche work, snow removal

February 25, 2019

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People trampled at skijoring event in 2017 file lawsuit

Plaintiffs say a drone spooked horses, event organizers didn’t protect spectators

February 21, 2019

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Silverton Skijoring races return despite storms

deters some teams, crowds

February 16, 2019

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Tiny Silverton prepares for big Whiteout and Snowscape winter festival Saturday

Fat tire enthusiasts who enjoy pushing through packed and unpacked deep powder will give their quads a workout Saturday during…

February 8, 2019

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Close call for 2 backcountry skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton

rescues man caught under 5 feet of snow, report says

February 8, 2019

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Storm expected to arrive Thursday night in Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says up to 6 inches of snow forecast for Durango

January 17, 2019