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U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours

Strong turnout expected for 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Strong turnout expected for 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Road, mountain bike and gravel races highlight the event

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring

Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring

Cassidy Berry, on Sweet William, pulls Hayden Burn down the Silverton Skijoring course while competing in the sport division on…

February 15, 2026

Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

February 4, 2026

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

10 years after Gold King Mine Spill, locals reflect on need for patience

10 years after Gold King Mine Spill, locals reflect on need for patience

cleanup efforts continue at Bonita Peak Superfund site; some wonder if there's been progress

Garland reflects on challenging 2025 Hardrock 100

Garland reflects on challenging 2025 Hardrock 100

passed away early in race; new and returning winners were crowned

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

Durango’s Cobe Freeburn wins second consecutive Iron Horse men’s pro road race

Durango’s Cobe Freeburn wins second consecutive Iron Horse men’s pro road race

Freeburn battled fellow Durangoan Kai Lokey for win

Sidney Andrew dominates Iron Horse women’s pro road race

Sidney Andrew dominates Iron Horse women’s pro road race

used her frustration for a dominant breakaway and never looked back

Some cyclists seek new thrills, others nostalgia, in Durango to Silverton Citizen Tour

Some cyclists seek new thrills, others nostalgia, in Durango to Silverton Citizen Tour

‘This day is gorgeous. It’s so cool to see everyone riding’ in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

A Silverton backcountry skiing phenom has climbed millions of vertical feet. He’s only 13

A Silverton backcountry skiing phenom has climbed millions of vertical feet. He’s only 13

Pinto hopes to someday travel the world and make ski movies

Silverton’s Avalanche Brewing is celebrating its final weekend before closure

Silverton’s Avalanche Brewing is celebrating its final weekend before closure

and Casie Lashley say the Greene Street watering hole is under contract

Snowboarder dies after being found in tree well near Silverton

Snowboarder dies after being found in tree well near Silverton

Officials have not determined cause of death

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

February 21, 2025

Silverton Standard, oldest paper in Western Colorado, under new ownership

Silverton Standard, oldest paper in Western Colorado, under new ownership

Gallegos purchased weekly from Jennifer Brill

January 23, 2025

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

Northern lights leave Southwest Colorado residents awe-struck

Northern lights leave Southwest Colorado residents awe-struck

forecasts another dazzling show this evening

October 12, 2024

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital

October 1, 2024