Silverton

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Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years resigns

Departure highlights divide in town, some residents say

February 6, 2021

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Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Harrowing multiday mission ends Thursday afternoon

February 5, 2021

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Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday

February 3, 2021

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Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

weather advisory starts Friday evening

January 22, 2021

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Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest?

site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’

January 16, 2021

Southwest Life

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

January 14, 2021

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EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

January 10, 2021

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Wrongful death lawsuit targets Silverton Avalanche School

was buried and killed during a safety class near Red Mountain Pass

January 7, 2021

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A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

George brought avalanche studies to relevance

December 28, 2020

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Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

December 21, 2020

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Up to a foot of snow headed for San Juan Mountains

Durango has chance of snow until Saturday night

December 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

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Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

foul play suspected, sheriff says

November 16, 2020

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Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton

Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely

October 26, 2020

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Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

west of Silverton remains under investigation

October 23, 2020

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Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained

‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’

October 21, 2020

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Photo: Silverton children meet red-tailed hawk

Marya Lehman, a local Silverton falconer, shows Arastra, a 1-year-old red-tailed hawk, to Nash Green, 6; Liliy Rodriguez, 5, center;…

October 20, 2020

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Wildfire burning west of Silverton grows to 320 acres

20 hikers trapped and evacuated above fire

October 19, 2020

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Following GPS route, 30-foot box truck becomes stuck on Engineer Pass

Vehicle obstructing high-country travel as of Monday

October 19, 2020

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Local group buys Silverton Standard & the Miner newspaper

Brill: ‘We wanted to make sure the newspaper continues’

September 22, 2020

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Mountain bike park, controversial dirt bike route approved in Silverton

seeks to put small town on map as biking destination

September 22, 2020

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Off-road vehicle rolls north of Silverton, sending six to hospital

suffers serious injuries, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center

September 17, 2020

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Photo: Drivers get a reminder about high-country etiquette

A sign recently placed at the north end of Silverton reminds drivers to stay on designated trails. “Colorado Parks and…

September 17, 2020

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Red Mountain Pass fully reopens after Monday morning crash

hauling concrete tipped over on U.S. Highway 550

September 14, 2020