News

Silverton locals Phen and Steve Mead run with their longtime friend Ben Wyrick as he completes the Hardrock 100 photo by Missy Izard

Silverton locals Phen and Steve Mead run with their longtime friend Ben Wyrick as he completes the Hardrock 100 photo by Missy Izard

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Reflections on Hardrock

Missy Craver Izard
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hardrock starting dayThe small mountain community of Silverton, Colorado has been home to the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run since its very beginning. The start and finish line is at The Silverton School—race headquarters—and just across the street from my daughter’s house.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
From the July 20, 1875 edition of the (Pueblo) Colorado Daily Chieftain: NEWSPAPER IN SILVERTON.The La Plata Miner, published that Silverton, Colorado, is the latest newspaper venture. It is a neat six-column sheet, displaying considerable editorial ability. We wish the Miner success.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Looking Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
July 16, 2015 A 52-year-old Grand Junction woman died Thursday evening, July 9, in an ATV crash about a half mile north of Animas Forks, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. “We got the call around 7:30 p.m.,” said Undersheriff Steve Lowrence.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Fourth of July Parade Winners 1st place: The Women’s Fire Department, USA 250th anniversary.2nd place. The Silverton Brass Band, 50th anniversary 3rd place: The Eureka Lodge Thanks to all who participated!Traffic UpdateIn July, crews will start work at the Coal Bank location (Mile Point 56.
Editor's daughter, Ava Andrade, playing as smoke billows in the background Photo by Katey Fetch

Editor's daughter, Ava Andrade, playing as smoke billows in the background Photo by Katey Fetch

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Living Beside the Gold Mountain Fire

Katey Fetch
Thursday, July 16, 2026
It was a surreal sight watching the flames of the Gold Mountain Fire erupt and race up the mountainside on June 27 outside Ouray, Colorado.
Kids Hardrock block happens day before race in front of the Silverton School Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Kids Hardrock block happens day before race in front of the Silverton School Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Even with Smoky Air the Hardrock 100 Race Went Off Without a Hitch

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Hardrock 100 Endurance Race just completed its 35th year in existence, and its 33rd year of actual races. Since 1992, the Hardrock 100 has started its 100-mile endurance race here in Silverton.
84.0 inches Snow Total 13.83 inches Water Year .16 inches June Rain Total

84.0 inches Snow Total 13.83 inches Water Year .16 inches June Rain Total

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Regional Stage 2 Reality

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
We live in a realm of constant change.When we embrace reality, good things happen, and we are grateful! All of us and all living things are being whipsawed by parching dryness, withering heat, often alarmingly gusty wind and unpredictably overwhelming levels of wildfire smoke.
Subscribe to