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Silverton dog sled race will be moved to Molas Lake Park

Silverton dog sled race will be moved to Molas Lake Park

Competition planned for this weekend

January 7, 2019

Sled dog racers hope third time is a charm for Silverton race

Sled dog racers hope third time is a charm for Silverton race

two years of cancellations, conditions look promising for 2019

January 3, 2019

Can Kendall Mountain become a regional hub for outdoor recreation?

Can Kendall Mountain become a regional hub for outdoor recreation?

Silverton eyes expansion as way to diversify year-round economy

December 21, 2018

Silverton skijoring to return in February

Silverton skijoring to return in February

10th race planned for 2019 Presidents Day weekend

December 17, 2018

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray will be closed Monday

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray will be closed Monday

Electrical line work prompts full-day closure

December 14, 2018

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

confirms other organizations’ findings

December 4, 2018

Ski season on its way in Southwest Colorado

Ski season on its way in Southwest Colorado

free passes to on-the-mountain upgrades, here’s what’s new this winter

November 16, 2018

Rolled truck was off approved routes for hazardous materials

Rolled truck was off approved routes for hazardous materials

Unknown amount of chemicals spilled along U.S. Highway 550

November 16, 2018

Truck rollover closes Highway 550 for more than 24 hours

Truck rollover closes Highway 550 for more than 24 hours

Trailer hauling hazardous materials tips near Silverton

November 15, 2018

Companies agree to pay nearly $1M for Silverton Superfund cleanup

Companies agree to pay nearly $1M for Silverton Superfund cleanup

marks first ‘potentially responsible party’ payment

November 8, 2018

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

November 2, 2018

Snow expected this week in San Juan Mountains

Snow expected this week in San Juan Mountains

front sweeps into Southwest Colorado; up to 6 inches expected in high country

October 29, 2018

Hunter mistakenly kills moose in Silverton

Hunter mistakenly kills moose in Silverton

Farmington man self-reported incident; he thought it was an elk

October 25, 2018

Silverton’s skijoring race likely to return this winter

Silverton’s skijoring race likely to return this winter

Canceled last year, town’s popular winter event is back on track

October 24, 2018

Moisture, freezing temps could make for slick driving Tuesday morning

Moisture, freezing temps could make for slick driving Tuesday morning

Slow-moving storm dumps 5 inches in high country, more on the way

October 8, 2018

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Paranormal investigators to search Silverton’s haunted Grand Imperial Hotel

Paranormal investigators to search Silverton’s haunted Grand Imperial Hotel

Saturday’s search is part of a worldwide ghost hunt

September 28, 2018

Texas man in serious condition after crashing north of Silverton

Texas man in serious condition after crashing north of Silverton

Alcohol, excessive speed considered factors in rollover crash, authorities said

September 19, 2018

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

Film about Hunter S. Thompson to start shooting next week in Silverton

Film about Hunter S. Thompson to start shooting next week in Silverton

Mountain town standing in for 1970s Aspen

August 29, 2018

Rum drinks to be replaced by coffee brews in Silverton

Rum drinks to be replaced by coffee brews in Silverton

Cocktail bar calls it quits, making space for coffeehouse

August 15, 2018

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

Pictures and stories shared on social media don’t capture difficulty, danger of hikes

August 12, 2018

Silverton lets discs fly with Kendall Mountain course

Silverton lets discs fly with Kendall Mountain course

Kendall Mountain Disc Golf Course opened late July

Englewood man cited with DUI after crash on Black Bear Pass

Englewood man cited with DUI after crash on Black Bear Pass

‘It was just a very scary scene,’ Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman says