Silverton

Silverton skijoring is on

Jason Dahl gets airborne in during Silverton’s 2011 skijorning event. Silverton’s annual skijoring event will go on this weekend despite…

February 10, 2015

Local News

Old rail cars to be bought, restored with grant

However, matching funds needed to fulfill project goal

February 10, 2015

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No small-town harmony for Silverton

comments escalate to bitter recall fight

February 8, 2015

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Historic mill to get a boost

for Sound Democrat, built 1905-06 near Silverton

February 8, 2015

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Beating winter cabin fever

Snowscape blessed with brilliant sun and 54 degree high

February 8, 2015

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Fired up for Silverton’s winter festival

Dean Despalmes prepares for Friday evening’s Christmas Tree Burn Bonfire to kick off Silverton’s Snowscape Winter Festival, which will run…

February 6, 2015

Outdoors

Whiteout conditions

Two-wheeled winter mountain mayhem hits the San Juans

February 5, 2015

Local News

Grants to help area students study local air pollution

Marci Demming-Bidwell, director of Mountain Studies Institute, plants plugs of grass near Ophir Pass. The institute recently received a grant…

February 5, 2015

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Ice climber falls to his death near Silverton

Mark Miller, 50, of Ouray, was guiding two European clients up a well-known route called First Gully northeast of Silverton…

January 31, 2015

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New fat tire race in town

10-hour event comes to Snowscape

January 30, 2015

Local News

This zipline could happen

3,800-foot ride would end at Mayflower Mill

January 30, 2015

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San Juan County treasurer retires

Rich served community for 24 years

January 27, 2015

Local News

Skijoring – the next Hollywood blockbuster?

Durango company seeks money for documentary

January 23, 2015

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The complexity of a tragedy

Numerous factors caused Silverton’s fatal avalanche

January 17, 2015

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An impasse, drama and vacancies rattle Silverton

Officials toss residents, shut down Town Hall just to get work done

January 15, 2015

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Avalanche conditions familiar to 2 skiers

Buchanan’s ski partner describes rescue efforts, slide on Kendall Mtn.

January 8, 2015

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Durango woman dies in avalanche

‘Warm, fun’ 23-year-old’s passion was skiing

January 7, 2015

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You can help save Silverton’s own ‘Castle in the Sky’

Historical landmark is in need of repair

January 3, 2015

Local News

Snow gods bless Silverton

Silverton Mountain, a favorite among those nationally and internationally looking to get off the beaten path, will open Saturday. “Conditions…

December 18, 2014

Sports

Locals rock-solid in Hardrock lottery

Diana Finkel of South Fork kisses the hardrock after finishing the 2010 Hardrock 100. In 2014, 71 percent of the…

December 11, 2014

Local News

Iron Horse not sold out, yet

4 of 5 men’s racing categories full

December 9, 2014

Local News

Avalanche course for snowmobilers

Avalanches contributed to at least two deaths to snowmobilers in Colorado last season, one in the La Plata Mountains.STEVE LEWIS/Durango…

November 26, 2014

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Skiers gear up for winter fun

Pine Needle Mountaineering ski tech Marty Emmes mounts bindings to set up a customer for the upcoming season. Wolf Creek…

November 16, 2014

Local News

Court date set for man charged in death

In a hearing Nov. 7, 6th Judicial District Court Judge Gregory Lyman found probable cause for McFarland, 30, to stand…

November 13, 2014