Silverton

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Rolled truck was off approved routes for hazardous materials

Unknown amount of chemicals spilled along U.S. Highway 550

November 16, 2018

Local News

What’s new on Southwest Colorado’s slopes

Now, he and other ski resort owners in Southwest Colorado are looking to move forward to winter 2018-19 and the…

November 15, 2018

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

November 2, 2018

Snow expected this week in San Juan Mountains

front sweeps into Southwest Colorado; up to 6 inches expected in high country

October 30, 2018

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Silverton’s skijoring race likely to return this winter

Canceled last year, town’s popular winter event is back on track

October 26, 2018

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Hunter mistakenly kills moose in Silverton

Farmington man self-reported incident; said he thought it was an elk

October 26, 2018

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Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

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Texas man in serious condition after crashing north of Silverton

Alcohol, excessive speed considered factors in rollover crash, authorities said

September 19, 2018

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EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

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Film about Hunter S. Thompson to start shooting next week in Silverton

Mountain town standing in for 1970s Aspen

August 30, 2018

Silverton lets the discs fly with Kendall Mountain course

Kendall Mountain Disc Golf Course opened late July

August 9, 2018

Outdoors

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

Pictures and stories shared on social media don’t capture difficulty, danger of hikes

August 8, 2018

Local News

Englewood man cited with DUI after crash on Black Bear Pass

‘It was just a very scary scene,’ Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman says

July 23, 2018

D&SNG rolls again after suspending service for 41 days

coal-fired locomotives haul 750 passengers to Silverton

July 12, 2018

Truck driver hauling sludge for EPA cited with careless driving

Vehicle went off road, crashed into Cement Creek on Monday

July 11, 2018

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Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions

Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life

July 10, 2018

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Truck hauling Gold King Mine sludge crashes into Cement Creek

just started hauling waste from treatment plant to new storage site

July 9, 2018

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Motorcyclists damage alpine tundra north of Silverton

enforcement looking for three suspects

July 9, 2018

High School Sports

Challenge of Silverton Mountain’s heli-ski expansion denied

Interior appeals board says local groups have no standing to challenge

July 4, 2018

Local News

Silverton cancels famed Fourth of July fireworks show

fire danger prompts cancellation

June 24, 2018

Business

Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire

Retail-dependent economy already struggling after weak winter

June 19, 2018

Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

June 15, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Silverton launches innovative play festival

Honoring a colleague with creative collaboration

June 5, 2018

Local News

ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra north of Silverton

Drivers accused of going off-road, leaving tire marks in wetlands

May 30, 2018