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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.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
July 16, 2015 A 52-year-old Grand Junction woman died Thursday evening, July 9, in an ATV crash about a half mile north of Animas Forks, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. “We got the call around 7:30 p.m.,” said Undersheriff Steve Lowrence.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Fourth of July Parade Winners 1st place: The Women’s Fire Department, USA 250th anniversary.2nd place.
Editor's daughter, Ava Andrade, playing as smoke billows in the background Photo by Katey Fetch

Editor's daughter, Ava Andrade, playing as smoke billows in the background Photo by Katey Fetch

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Living Beside the Gold Mountain Fire

Katey Fetch
Thursday, July 16, 2026
It was a surreal sight watching the flames of the Gold Mountain Fire erupt and race up the mountainside on June 27 outside Ouray, Colorado.Windy, hot, and exceptionally dry conditions, combined with abundant fuels, allowed the fire to spread rapidly, threatening the nearby mountain town and forcing...
Kids Hardrock block happens day before race in front of the Silverton School Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Kids Hardrock block happens day before race in front of the Silverton School Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Even with Smoky Air the Hardrock 100 Race Went Off Without a Hitch

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Hardrock 100 Endurance Race just completed its 35th year in existence, and its 33rd year of actual races. Since 1992, the Hardrock 100 has started its 100-mile endurance race here in Silverton.
84.0 inches Snow Total 13.83 inches Water Year .16 inches June Rain Total

84.0 inches Snow Total 13.83 inches Water Year .16 inches June Rain Total

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Regional Stage 2 Reality

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
We live in a realm of constant change.When we embrace reality, good things happen, and we are grateful! All of us and all living things are being whipsawed by parching dryness, withering heat, often alarmingly gusty wind and unpredictably overwhelming levels of wildfire smoke.

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Mountain Happenings

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Thursday, July 9, 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.• Free Exercise ClassesMonday 6 pm Zumba (gym) Tuesday 7:00 pm...
Wildfire smoke from regional fires caused the sun to look like a bright orange orb in the sky photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Wildfire smoke from regional fires caused the sun to look like a bright orange orb in the sky photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Regional Wildfires Filling Silverton's Air with Smoke

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Wildfire smoke has been filling the air over Silverton and San Juan County due to the Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray, which is at only 2% containment as of press time, and the Ferris Fire near Dolores, which has been burning since June 27th.
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