Silverton

Silverton has come to embrace its role as steward of the Iron Horse finish line

2,500 riders, with family and friends, multiply the town’s population many times over for several hours

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire in downtown Silverton is doused after 2 hours

Firefighters happened to be nearby doing street cleaning, which helped limit damage

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who carried Silverton newspaper on his back for years dies, age 63

Mark Esper made an impact on the small mountain town, resident says

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton skijoring results from Saturday

Open Class Sports Class Novice Class ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skijoring returns to Silverton

Thousands attend the extreme winter sports event

DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Silverton Skijoring returns

DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Winter weather returning to Durango, San Juan Mountains

Snow and freezing temperatures arrive late Tuesday

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton Skijoring will return in 2022

After a year hiatus, the event is back with rule changes

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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