Local News A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft February 15, 2024
Local News 150 years of La Plata County county commemorates its sesquicentennial anniversary Saturday February 9, 2024
Local News Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts January 24, 2024
Local News Wishing for a wet Christmas? You might be in luck Don’t expect a snowy landing for Santa’s sleigh at lower elevations December 22, 2023
Local News Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group ‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman December 21, 2023
Local News From marketing to management Southwest Colorado tourist destinations are moving away from recruitment November 27, 2023
Local News Agreement ends domestic sheep grazing on 100,000 acres near Silverton Bacteria carried by livestock pose serious threat to Colorado’s bighorn sheep population November 10, 2023
Local News Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show October 12, 2023
Local News Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town Residents of the mountain town affirmed a decision made two years ago October 4, 2023
Local News Founders of Silverton Mountain sell ski area after 25 years Business will retain current staff, service as Aspen-based owners take over September 28, 2023
Local News New museum aims to help preserve Durango-Silverton railroad’s historical significance Railroad Outdoor Museum will be unveiled Saturday in Silverton September 26, 2023
Local News Silverton rescue combines medical training with elite athleticism Members see connection between extreme sports and rendering first aid September 25, 2023
Local News Silverton to decide on OHVs in town – again Oct. 3 vote will ask residents to decide of OHVs should be let back onto the town’s streets September 23, 2023
Local News Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community August 23, 2023
Local News Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks August 15, 2023
Local News OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle August 8, 2023
Sports Lauren Deeley embarking on self-supported ultra marathon Colorado native set for her own ‘Ultra Dirty’ race from Durango to Silverton August 3, 2023
Local News New Mexico woman arrested near Silverton after firing gun during altercation Valerie Wells, 62, suspected of felony menacing with a deadly weapon July 24, 2023
Local News How did Silverton save a seat at the table? small town sits adjacent to a Superfund site; it fought to have a voice July 12, 2023
Local News Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified of accident remains under investigation June 27, 2023
Local News Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide June 13, 2023
Local News Cyclists embark on McDonald’s Citizen Tour to Silverton in 51st Iron Horse Bicycle Classic 1,906 riders were registered for the iconic ride May 27, 2023
Local News Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization May 26, 2023