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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

DURANGO:• Charlie Mickel, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, was announced as one of the Americans who will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. Task Force made of three CCRC members and community members.

Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump’s Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding

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Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump’s Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet led his colleagues Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S.

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Town election update and Planning Commission needs new members

Deanne Gallegos

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Tuesday January 27 th at 5pm was when the Town of Silverton Trustee candidate’s petitions were due to be turned in to Melina Marks with the Town of Silverton.

Silverton Square fire the night of October 5th, 2022 Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton Square on 12th and Mineral auction update

Deanne Gallegos

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The burnt-out building on the corner of 12th and Mineral Street, formerly known as the Silverton Square has been a major eye sore since the fire the night of October 5th, 2022.

Library Corner | Big Gratitude, Big Books & Big Winter Reading Energy

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Library Corner | Big Gratitude, Big Books & Big Winter Reading Energy

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

If you’ve felt a little extra warmth in the library lately — even in the dead of winter — it might be coming from the incredible generosity pouring into our community.

CDOT Crews out plowing highway 550 after this last snowstorm photo by Jim Gardner

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How to get information about Highway closures, construction and road conditions

Deanne Gallegos

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Traveling over Colorado State Highway 550 headed out of or into Silverton can be sketchy at best for many reasons.

The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

In 2025, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $455,110 - including six unsolicited Core Value grants - to 156 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado, which encompasses Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties.