Silverton

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Mobile DMV services to visit Southwest Colorado

events will provide unhoused and rural residents access to ID services

May 26, 2023

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Personal stories punctuate historic Durango-to-Silverton bike ride

First-time riders, family traditions and overcoming adversity add richness to Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

May 26, 2023

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Colorado attorney general meets with stakeholders in Durango on Gold King Mine settlement spending

was to explore how best to leverage funds

May 18, 2023

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State announces $5 million settlement for Gold King, mining damages

Federal government will open its wallet to address natural resource harms in Bonita Peak Mining District

May 11, 2023

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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic aims for return to roots in 51st annual races

Enhanced focus on safety, community impact planned for this year’s event

May 11, 2023

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Almost 1,900 people signed up for Silverton ride in 2023 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Durango-area residents register for the 2016 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic at Mountain Bike Specialists. Race organizers say slots remain open…

May 11, 2023

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Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier

May 2, 2023

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Silverton locals caught in avalanche, one seriously injured

skiers were on King Solomon; one person required a Flight For Life evacuation

May 1, 2023

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Silverton photographer captures photos of elusive lynx

than 250 of the threatened species live in Colorado

April 17, 2023

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Silverton mine waste repository construction to begin

site will provide a final resting place for sludge removed from drainage of mines

March 29, 2023

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Mining a vein of artistic talent

artists have started an artist collective in the historic Silverton Powerhouse

March 24, 2023

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Silverton is snowed-in with ‘extreme’ avalanche danger in the mountains

Spokeswoman says residents are prepared: ‘Locals actually kind of enjoy it’

March 23, 2023

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Silverton Singletrack Society receives $250k grant for trail construction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife awarded SSS largest possible Non-Motorized Trails Grant

March 22, 2023

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Injured backcountry skier rescued by Silverton team

responds to man with injured hip in Cascade Canyon area

March 16, 2023

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Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m.

March 10, 2023

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What Silverton’s ‘snowpocalypse’ teaches us about winter weather preparation in rural Colorado

Widespread power outage was one of many things that went wrong for the mountain town last week

March 3, 2023

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New road approved by majority of Silverton trustees despite objections from town residents

Construction would cut through once-protected wetland area

March 3, 2023

Community

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot

February 28, 2023

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Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification

San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program

February 24, 2023

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14th annual Silverton Skijoring competition takes over town

horses pull skiers, ‘it’s a wild ride’

February 18, 2023

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San Juan County administrator gets lifetime achievement award

Silverton mayor Willy Tookey has been working in government since 1979

February 17, 2023

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Snowscape celebration gives Silverton residents a chance to have some family-friendly fun

event features a cardboard derby, yeti golf and a masquerade ball

February 10, 2023

Outdoors

Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill

expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy

February 10, 2023

Local News

COVID-19 cases up in Silverton, San Juan County

Residents urged to get boosted to lessen severity of illness

February 9, 2023