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SJMA Volunteers clearing Pine River Trail by MK Thompson

SJMA Volunteers clearing Pine River Trail by MK Thompson

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Caring for Trails Together Helps us Tread Lightly on the Land

Mk Thompson
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
“Timber!”, volunteers call playfully as a two-inch diameter, six-foot tall aspen tree topples into the trail, bouncing off bushes on its way down. We had apologized to the tree before cutting it down.
Rainbow over town after a major thunderstorm came through on Monday photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Rainbow over town after a major thunderstorm came through on Monday photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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San Juan County, Town of Silverton Rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
On Friday September 11th, the San Juan County Sheriff rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in San Juan County and the Town of Silverton but BLM lands in San Juan County remain in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
US 550 Red Mountain

US 550 Red Mountain

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Wall and tunnel repair project completed on US 550 Red Mountain Pass ahead of schedule

Cdot
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Emergency flood repair work will continue south of Ouray through late-SeptemberO uray and San Juan Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Rock & Co. have completed road and tunnel repairs at two locations on US Highway 550 south of the community of Ouray.
Melanie Barger and her dad had the Elevated Coffee Food truck in Memorial Park this weekend for all the events photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Melanie Barger and her dad had the Elevated Coffee Food truck in Memorial Park this weekend for all the events photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Melanie Barger

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Melina Marks wears her sunglasses from the Perry Wedding last week. I think after that wedding, we will be seeing lots of heart-shaped glasses around town photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Melina Marks wears her sunglasses from the Perry Wedding last week. I think after that wedding, we will be seeing lots of heart-shaped glasses around town photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Melina Marks

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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