News

Silverton Mountain Unguided Season Starts!

Here is all the information on Silverton Mountain Unguided Season from silvertonmountain. com : March 18 – April 12, 2026 Guided skiers are allowed beyond the boundaries to certain areas of the mountain during the unguided season on a daily basis, as per BLM safety regulations.

San Juan National Forest to Implement Prescribed Fires

Fuels reduction work will take place with favorable weather conditionsThe San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations as early as March 23, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through spring months as weather conditions allow.

St. Patrick’s Day

Regional News Roundup

DURANGO:• Durango Public Schools is launching its own online education program in response to losing over 300 students to other online schooling options.• As of Tuesday, Durango area gas prices have increased by 60 cents in the last two weeks due to the USA inciting conflict with Iran.

SILVERTON SOCIETY

Looking Back!

15 years ago March 11, 2011 Police Blotter:March 11 — Joy R. McKnight, of Ignacio, was issued a citation for speeding; 48 in a 30-mph zone. Patrick C.Murphy, of Highland Ranch, was issued a citation for speeding; 40 in a 25-mph zone. Found property was returned to the owner. A citizen was assisted.

Way Back!

115 Years Ago From the March 18, 1911 edition of the Silverton Standard: One of the saddest things we have to relate is the loss of life in a snow slide catastrophe.

120 Years Later St. Patrick’s Day Slide 1906