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CDOT crews performing snow removal on Highway 550 Photo by CDOT

CDOT crews performing snow removal on Highway 550 Photo by CDOT

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CDOT Planned Winter Road Closures

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, December 18, 2025
CDOT, as of last winter and this winter, has had more “planned” highway closures for snow removal and mitigation.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Bear With Us Here at The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper We are putting THE back into the name!
Flight for Life helicopter supporting the incident on Red Mountain Pass landing in Silverton Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Flight for Life helicopter supporting the incident on Red Mountain Pass landing in Silverton Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Durango Community Stakeholder was Sunday’s Fatality on Red Mountain

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, December 18, 2025
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 11:31 a.m., Silverton Medical Rescue received an emergency alert of an unresponsive 63-year-old male in the backcountry who has been identified as a Durango community stakeholder, Michael Goldman.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Tuesdays 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.
Respiratory viruses tend to spread more this time of year

Respiratory viruses tend to spread more this time of year

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Respiratory viruses tend to spread more this time of year

Colorado Department Of Public Health
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Colder weather is here in Colorado, and that means more time gathering with others indoors. Respiratory viruses tend to spread more this time of year, including those that cause flu, COVID-19, and RSV. While celebrating, take simple steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our communities.
The Full Moon over Silverton made the winter night feel magical photo by Anne Izard

The Full Moon over Silverton made the winter night feel magical photo by Anne Izard

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The Full Moon

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Full Moon over Silverton made the winter night feel magical
2026 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run lottery results

2026 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run lottery results

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2026 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run lottery results

Submitted By The Hardrock 100
Thursday, December 11, 2025
(Editor’s note: Silverton Local Jeff Rome was pulled 26th on list of men’s runners to get into the Hardrock 100 2026. Silverton local runners Amanda Grimes is 14th on waitlist & Silverton’s Dr. Yvonne Naughton is 25th on women’s waitlist. Cody Braford is #4 on waitlist for men.
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