On July 29th in the counties north of Silverton, heavy rain fell for most of the day, triggering flash floods and mudslides that cascaded down the mountains and hills. At approximately 6:45 pm, a “GO” evacuation order was issued for areas near Ponderosa Village and Culter Creek Dr, east of Highway 550, between Ridgway and Ouray.
Officials urged residents to seek higher ground immediately as the hig…
