Silverton

Camping

Flooding concerns close several campgrounds near Silverton

Forest Service will monitor rivers

June 27, 2019

Local News

Woman found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Sheriff says woman left note for authorities

June 26, 2019

Animas River

Man dies after car goes off road, into Animas River north of Silverton

Sheriff says speed not a factor in crash

June 26, 2019

Local News

Summer arrives with snow forecast for Colorado mountains

National Weather Service calling for 1 to 4 inches of accumulation

June 21, 2019

Local News

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

Agency says it is complying with historic preservation standards

June 7, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes 30 miles of new mountain bike trails in Silverton

Public can comment on plan until July 5

June 6, 2019

Outdoors

Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking

Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon

May 13, 2019

Local News

D&SNGR brings economic vitality back to a snowy Silverton

Business owners anticipate a healthy season fueled by high moisture, a good economy and ‘pent-up demand’

May 6, 2019

Cabin near Silverton ‘obliterated’ by avalanche

Road crews just reaching structure hit by slide in March

April 29, 2019

Local News

From the skies, geologists peer inside the Earth

Project aims to map underground at Silverton Superfund site

April 13, 2019

Local News

Durango train punches through avalanche paths ahead of summer season

Tracks buried in 60 feet of snow in some locations

April 6, 2019

Local News

Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches

U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March

March 28, 2019

Red Mountain Pass reopens after 20 days

Road remains icy and snowpacked at higher elevations

March 22, 2019

Local News

Red Mountain Pass could be closed for another two weeks

CDOT crews working around the clock to reopen road

March 18, 2019

Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

March 15, 2019

Local News

Silverton may close backcountry for avalanche danger

High risk prompts potentially unprecedented move

March 14, 2019

Colorado sees record avalanche activity

Intense snowfall on weak snowpack triggers hundreds of slides

March 13, 2019

Business

Beercat to make stop at Silverton Mountain

The newly built Beercat will make a stop March 20 in Silverton.Courtesy of 10 Barrel Brewing Co. “Think snowcat +…

March 8, 2019

Business

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

Mining company says federal agency has conflict of interest

February 26, 2019

Local News

People trampled at skijoring event in 2017 file lawsuit

Plaintiffs say a drone spooked horses, event organizers didn’t protect spectators

February 22, 2019

Local News

Silverton Skijoring races return despite storms

Snow deters some teams, crowds

February 16, 2019

Silverton dog sled race will be moved to Molas Lake Park

Competition planned for this weekend

January 7, 2019

High School Sports

Sled dog racers hope third time is a charm for race

After two years of cancellations, conditions look promising for 2019

January 7, 2019

Local News

Can Kendall Mountain become a regional hub for outdoor recreation?

Silverton eyes expansion as way to diversify year-round economy

December 21, 2018