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A natural slide occurred, striking one box truck and trapping a smaller vehicle that attempted to drive through the slide. Photo credit CDOT

A natural slide occurred, striking one box truck and trapping a smaller vehicle that attempted to drive through the slide. Photo credit CDOT

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Snowslides on Red Mountain

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
On March 6, 2025, a natural slide occurred at approximately 11:30 am on Red Mountain Pass near the Idarado Mine. One commercial box truck was struck by the slide. One small passenger vehicle attempted to drive through the slide, unsuccessfully. No injuries were reported.
MSI staff with volunteers at National Public Lands Day at Ophir Fen Photo credit MSI

MSI staff with volunteers at National Public Lands Day at Ophir Fen Photo credit MSI

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Mountain Studies Institute a Phoenix Rising

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Mountain Studies Institute started here in Silverton, Colorado, 23 years ago. According to their website, “Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is an independent not-for-profit mountain research and education center established in 2002 in Silverton, Colorado.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Update from Town Staff Have you heard the town bell ring lately? It marks a special celebration! Staff rings the bell to commemorate the completion of major projects or the awarding of grants. This year, we've rung it three times—once for the Land Use Code update and twice for grant awards.

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Adoption Schedule for Ordinance 2025-04 Seasonal RVs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
San Juan Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing Review and Recommendation of Ordinance 2025-04• Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7 PM• San Juan County Courthouse, 1557 Greene St, Silverton, CO 81433• Zoom Link: https://zoom.
Silverton Grocery Store added new refrigerator cases to the northeast wall of the store. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton Grocery Store added new refrigerator cases to the northeast wall of the store. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton Grocery Invests in a Refrigerator System Remodel

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
If you have not been to the Silverton Grocery Store recently, stop in and check out their new wall of closeddoor refrigerator cases full of fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and so much more.
Ptarmigan with its white, winter plumage in Swansea Gulch, April 2024. Photo credit Wesley Berg

Ptarmigan with its white, winter plumage in Swansea Gulch, April 2024. Photo credit Wesley Berg

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Creature Feature: White-tailed Ptarmigan

Wesley Berg
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
White-tailed ptarmigan are a small, tubby-looking grouse. They are the only North American bird to live year-round in the high-elevation alpine tundra (though they move to lower elevations in response to weather and seasonal changes).

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Regional News Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
DURANGO: • Election season is in full swing for the Durango City Council, with five candidates vying for the three open council seats this April 1st, 2025. According to the City of Durango’s website, “Councilor Melissa Youssef’s term limit has been reached, leaving her seat open.
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