After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado January 28, 2024
Avalanche in Ophir knocked out power Jan. 18 mostly restored the same day; residents were informed to shelter in place January 27, 2023
Charter bus plunges off Colorado 145 near Ophir Highway will be closed Monday for recovery; there were no passengers or injuries November 18, 2022
Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob March 24, 2022
Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search March 18, 2022
Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed June 22, 2021
Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified County official says men were leaders in business and local government February 3, 2021
Local News Snowslide hits Colorado 145 near Trout Lake amid ‘high’ avalanche warning’ The highway could have intermittent closures of 30 minutes or longer, said Lisa Schwantes, CDOT public information officer. Earlier Friday,… January 18, 2019
Local News Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up April 27, 2018
EPA point man during Gold King spill tells Ophir residents ‘Don’t get excited’ about yellow water coordinator who gave orders that caused blowout now working on Telluride-area cleanup August 1, 2016
