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A week later, Ryan Copenhagen returns to the scene where the accident occurred, showing the wire that caused the injury Photo by Ryan Copenhagen

A week later, Ryan Copenhagen returns to the scene where the accident occurred, showing the wire that caused the injury Photo by Ryan Copenhagen

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Dangerous Debris in the Backcountry

Katey Fetch
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Backcountry activities in San Juan County currently contain hazardous debris. During a recent outing, Ryan Copenhagen (named with permission) encountered an exposed wire at neck height that would typically be buried in a normal snow year.
Kelly Tompkins appointed as Town of Silverton Municipal Judge photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Kelly Tompkins appointed as Town of Silverton Municipal Judge photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Town appoints Kelly Tompkins as Silverton Judge

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Silverton local Kelly Tompkins was recently appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis to the San Juan County Judge seat in January.Still, the Town of Silverton Board of Trustees gets to decide who the local Silverton municipal judge will be.

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Town of Silverton once again tackling leash law conversation

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Trustee Ron Wakefield brought up the conversation around dogs being loose around town and said, “The next thing I had was about the gentlemen who was talking about dogs running loose and getting bit and all that (referring to a public comment made by Jeff Rome at the beginning of the meeting).
Whitney Gaskill Welcome to Silverton’s newest baby, Juniper Ebelheiser, who was born January 28th, 2026, at 6:22 am. Whitney Gaskill and Justin Ebelhsieser’s family just became four

Whitney Gaskill Welcome to Silverton’s newest baby, Juniper Ebelheiser, who was born January 28th, 2026, at 6:22 am. Whitney Gaskill and Justin Ebelhsieser’s family just became four

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Welcome to Silverton’s newest baby

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Dump trucks being filled with the man-made snow which is necessary to fill in the skijoring course Photo by Jan Zabinski

Dump trucks being filled with the man-made snow which is necessary to fill in the skijoring course Photo by Jan Zabinski

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Dump trucks being filled with the man-made snow

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The streets will soon be filled with snow thanks to the snow-making efforts
Silverton local, Iris Ebelheiser, who is 3 and now a big sister to baby Juniper, was out with her dad, Justin Ebelheiser, making a bike run to the grocery store

Silverton local, Iris Ebelheiser, who is 3 and now a big sister to baby Juniper, was out with her dad, Justin Ebelheiser, making a bike run to the grocery store

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Silverton local, Iris Ebelheiser

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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