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SJMA Alpine Ambassador, Adela Pizarro Conte, provides updates on conditions and provides an overview of the Alpine Loop to some of the many visitors she encounters at Animas Forks during summer weekend

SJMA Alpine Ambassador, Adela Pizarro Conte, provides updates on conditions and provides an overview of the Alpine Loop to some of the many visitors she encounters at Animas Forks during summer weekend

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Stewardship helps promote healthy ecosystems

Adela Pizarro Conte
Thursday, July 10, 2025
We are coming out of a rainy spring in the San Juans. The monsoons are already here, and with them, the strong winds carry aromas, revolve the leaves, and also increase our curiosity to explore and enjoy the summer. Some of us can even smell the mushroom spores in the air as the wind blows.

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Trail Usage CCW

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
As a public service to the outdoor enthusiasts in our area, the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run would like to let your visitors, listeners and readers know we will be using the following public lands during our event. The dates of our event are Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Art Festival Seeks Event Hosts and Vendors The Silverton Creates! arts festival, hosted by Silverton Creative District, returns September 12th - 20th, and we’re looking for Event Hosts and Vendors to be part of the magic!
OHV rollover on Lackawanna Road Saturday, July 5th, resulting in one adult critically injured. Photo credit Silverton Medical Rescue

OHV rollover on Lackawanna Road Saturday, July 5th, resulting in one adult critically injured. Photo credit Silverton Medical Rescue

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OHV Crash on Lackawanna Road over the 4th of July weekend

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Although the 4th of July weekend in Silverton felt calm and less overwhelming than the previous 4th of July holiday weekends, there were a handful of Search and Rescue calls and multiple Flight for Life Helicopter responses to our community.
This year’s fireworks

This year’s fireworks

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This year’s fireworks

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
This year’s fireworks show put on by the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department was stellar!
group of volunteers moves a pallet of Spacesaver shelving into storage jn the almost complete Silverton Northern Engine House. This is one of 12 pallets of materials of the units acquired for the Archinve. They will more than double the vault storage space available. As a side note, the picture also portrays the new look of the engine house interior, a welcome contrast to the dingy, poorly lit space of former days. On the right, can be seen the tail-end of the Society’s famous Casey Jones, snugly stored awa

group of volunteers moves a pallet of Spacesaver shelving into storage jn the almost complete Silverton Northern Engine House. This is one of 12 pallets of materials of the units acquired for the Archinve. They will more than double the vault storage space available. As a side note, the picture also portrays the new look of the engine house interior, a welcome contrast to the dingy, poorly lit space of former days. On the right, can be seen the tail-end of the Society’s famous Casey Jones, snugly stored awa

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A group of volunteers moves a pallet of Spacesaver shelving

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A group of volunteers moves a pallet of Spacesaver shelving into storage jn the almost complete Silverton Northern Engine House. This is one of 12 pallets of materials of the units acquired for the Archinve. They will more than double the vault storage space available.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 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.
Stage 1 fire restrictions effective July 1 on San Juan National Forest

Stage 1 fire restrictions effective July 1 on San Juan National Forest

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Stage 1 fire restrictions effective July 1 on San Juan National Forest

Submitted By The Forest Service
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Durango, Colo., June 30, 2025 — San Juan National Forest Fire Management Staff are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions in lower elevations beginning at 12:01 am on Tuesday, July 1 (see full Forest Order and map). The minimum fine for violating campfire restrictions in Stage I is $530 in Colorado.
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