Silverton

Silverton outdoor community rescues Durango dog stranded on Ice Lake Trail

80-pound Labrador retriever called it quits after injuring paws

DATE: Sep 28, 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

Deputy in Silverton kills bear with less-lethal round

Reports indicate it was an attempt to haze prowling bear gone awry

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT to replace guardrail on U.S. 550 just north of Purgatory Resort

Construction at Cascade Curve begins Tuesday; project meant to improve safety

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton’s Hardrocker Holidays games this weekend celebrate Colorado’s mining past

Colorado mountain towns share one big industry: you. Tourism is vital to these remote, picturesque spots. But mining is what started almost all of them. For one weekend a year, the tiny comm...

DATE: Aug 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

Attempted theft charges dropped in Silverton snowcat case

Two men faced felony charges in connection with moving machinery

DATE: Jul 30, 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

‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy

Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say

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

Pommeret and Dauwalter win Hardrock 100 races, Durango’s Schlarb finishes third

Pommeret and Dauwalter ran course-record times

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

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