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San Juan County Colorado

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

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

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

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton’s 150th anniversary a time to reflect on growth

In its heyday, the town had 2,000 residents. It now has 800, but is looking to grow – responsibly

DATE: Sep 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Accidental killing of mother bear in Silverton spawns effort to curb wildlife conflicts

Sheriff’s deputy shot sow with beanbag round in attempt to drive bruin out of town

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A same-sex couple bought a marriage license in Silverton. They got a civil union instead

San Juan County Clerk relied on relic leftover from fight for marriage equality

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two charged with firearm-related felonies near Silverton over July 4 weekend

A father left a minor with a handgun; another man brandished a firearm during a gas station disagreement

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Frightened dog, missing for two weeks, captured near Silverton

Konni, who fled during Fourth of July fireworks, will be reunited with her Phoenix family on Saturday

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

OHV rollover near Silverton occurred on ‘most dangerous stretch of road’

Status of four injured occupants remains unknown

DATE: Jul 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four injured in OHV rollover outside Silverton

Status of patients, two of whom were evacuated in critical condition, is unknown

DATE: Jul 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

Man confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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