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When Lightning Strikes: Lake City Braces for the Elk Fire

When Lightning Strikes: Lake City Braces for the Elk Fire

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When Lightning Strikes: Lake City Braces for the Elk Fire

Katey Fetch
Thursday, July 16, 2026
As smoke rises over the San Juan Mountains and the sound of helicopters echoes through the valleys, Silverton’s neighbor, Lake City, is preparing for a new lightning-caused wildfire.
Might Just Could Be Monsoons!

Might Just Could Be Monsoons!

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Might Just Could Be Monsoons!

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
481 Whistling and echoing. 480 double-heading right behind. Clouds building overhead, growing dark and scuddy. Feeling the first few raindrops with the promise of many more to come! May this be so. The answer to all of our hopes and prayers will gradually come our way. A few raindrops at a time.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days a week (closed during yoga class).Please reach out to move. silverton@gmail.com. if you would like to join the Silverton’s community gym space.
Anglers asked not to fish after noon on Animas, Dolores and San Juan rivers

Anglers asked not to fish after noon on Animas, Dolores and San Juan rivers

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Anglers asked not to fish after noon on Animas, Dolores and San Juan rivers

Colorado Parks And
Thursday, July 16, 2026
With low water levels and water temperatures consistently rising near 71 degrees, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has enacted a voluntary afternoon fishing closure for the Animas River through Durango, the San Juan River through Pagosa Springs, and the Dolores River below McPhee Dam.
Silverton locals Phen and Steve Mead run with their longtime friend Ben Wyrick as he completes the Hardrock 100 photo by Missy Izard

Silverton locals Phen and Steve Mead run with their longtime friend Ben Wyrick as he completes the Hardrock 100 photo by Missy Izard

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Reflections on Hardrock

Missy Craver Izard
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hardrock starting dayThe small mountain community of Silverton, Colorado has been home to the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run since its very beginning. The start and finish line is at The Silverton School—race headquarters—and just across the street from my daughter’s house.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
From the July 20, 1875 edition of the (Pueblo) Colorado Daily Chieftain: NEWSPAPER IN SILVERTON.The La Plata Miner, published that Silverton, Colorado, is the latest newspaper venture. It is a neat six-column sheet, displaying considerable editorial ability. We wish the Miner success.
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