Ophir - The Durango Herald

Could a radio have helped save an avalanche victim’s life?

An Ophir man excavated himself from a slide, walked about 500 feet, and died waiting for help

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid

Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jan 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charter bus plunges off Colorado 145 near Ophir

Highway will be closed Monday for recovery; there were no passengers or injuries

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir

Solo backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake

Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road

Driver ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir

Man took a 30-foot fall in remote area

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Harrowing multiday mission ends Thursday afternoon

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

Eagle County official says men were leaders in business and local government

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowslide hits Colorado Highway 145 near Trout Lake; avalanche threat ‘high’

Travelers may encounter 30-minute delays

DATE: Jan 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Historic coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

Historic Galloping Goose trail’s coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

Judge says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon