After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado January 28, 2024
Avalanche in Ophir knocked out power Jan. 18 Power mostly restored the same day; residents were informed to shelter in place January 27, 2023
Charter bus plunges off Colorado 145 near Ophir Highway will be closed Monday for recovery; there were no passengers or injuries November 18, 2022
Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir Solo backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob March 24, 2022
Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search March 18, 2022
Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road Driver ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed June 22, 2021
Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir Man took a 30-foot fall in remote area June 16, 2021
Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified Eagle County official says men were leaders in business and local government February 3, 2021
Local News Snowslide hits Colorado 145 near Trout Lake amid ‘high’ avalanche warning’ The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting avalanche mitigation today on Colorado Highway 145 from north of Rico to Ophir.… January 18, 2019
Local News Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill Judge says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up April 27, 2018
EPA point man during Gold King spill tells Ophir residents ‘Don’t get excited’ about yellow water Former coordinator who gave orders that caused blowout now working on Telluride-area cleanup August 1, 2016
