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San Juan County Colorado

Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Public commenting period open through Friday

November 26, 2025

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

Fellow hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

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

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

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

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

February 21, 2025

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

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

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

Frightened dog, missing for two weeks, captured near Silverton

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

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

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

Status of four injured occupants remains unknown

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

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

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

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

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

November 28, 2023

Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

Video is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show

October 12, 2023

A century of football memories in the Four Corners

A century of football memories in the Four Corners

100-year anniversary of local high school football celebrated The 1927 Aztec High School football team. (Courtesy photo)cca High school football…

September 29, 2023

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community

August 23, 2023

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

Rescue workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety

August 11, 2023

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle

New Mexico woman arrested near Silverton after firing gun during altercation

New Mexico woman arrested near Silverton after firing gun during altercation

Valerie Wells, 62, suspected of felony menacing with a deadly weapon

Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

Cause of accident remains under investigation

Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors