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Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run

Silverton, CO The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run, a 102.5 mile endurance run thru the San Juan Mountains of SW Colorado is just weeks away from announcing the field of runners for the 2026 Hardrock. For the 2026 running there were over 2700 applications for the 144 available spots.
Rockfall stabilization and retaining wall replacement project completed on US 550 Coal Bank Pass

Rockfall stabilization and retaining wall replacement project completed on US 550 Coal Bank Pass

Rockfall stabilization and retaining wall replacement project completed on US 550 Coal Bank Pass

The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Myers & Sons Construction have completed work on US Highway 550 between Durango and Silverton. “The US 550 corridor is a critical route for residents of our mountain towns and visitors to southwest Colorado.
Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from San Juan National Forest for the upcoming holiday season

Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from San Juan National Forest for the upcoming holiday season

Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from San Juan National Forest for the upcoming holiday season

Durango, Colo., Nov. 24, 2025 — Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation. gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut may be found on the San Juan National Forest Christmas Tree Permit webpage.
Example of interactive map on CPW website of Colordo Cutthrough Trout Species map on Western Slope of Colorado

Example of interactive map on CPW website of Colordo Cutthrough Trout Species map on Western Slope of Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working on the State Wildlife Action Plan

The State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is an expansive resource on the status of some wildlife populations in Colorado, with an emphasis on individual species and their habitats.
Liz Call’s memorial this past weekend in the El Bandito was full of family, friends, and community members Photo by Ginger Castle Hejl

Liz Call’s memorial this past weekend in the El Bandito was full of family, friends, and community members Photo by Ginger Castle Hejl

Silverton Society

Photo by Hillary Cable Fresh November snow and short days make the Silverton Hillside Cemetery a perfect afternoon walk

Photo by Hillary Cable Fresh November snow and short days make the Silverton Hillside Cemetery a perfect afternoon walk

Fresh November snow