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Nov 30, 2023 · Jonathan Weisman reported from Silverton and Durango, Colo. Nov. 30, 2023. It’s hard to say precisely when Silverton, Colo., started to come apart, but the town election of April 7, 2020, might...
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Dec 4, 2023 · The New York Times' Jonathan Weisman discusses new reporting on how the Colorado community of Silverton, torn apart by politics, is healing. Dec. 4, 2023.
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- Take the Durango-Silverton Steam Train. This historic train began its services way back in 1882, with its original reason for existing being to carry silver and gold from point A to point B. However, due to the scenery of the route it became popular amongst regular passengers.
- Drive Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway was also built in the late 1880s, and it is among one of the most stunning routes you can find in all of the United States.
- Explore the Mayflower Gold Mill. Located right by Silverton, this mill is still open to the public, offering visitors a peek into the region’s history in mining.
- Visit a Ghost Town: Animas Forks. There are a handful of former mining towns, now abandoned, located in the Silverton area—many of which are so remote that they aren’t the easiest to find and access!
Dec 3, 2023 · The Denver Post. Divided by politics, Silverton mends its broken bones. 2023-12-03 - By Jonathan Weisman. SILVERTON>> It’s hard to say precisely when Silverton started to come apart, but the town election of April 7, 2020, might be a good moment to begin the story.
- Jonathan Weisman
Silverton, Colorado. Coordinates: 37°48′45″N 107°39′47″W. Silverton is a statutory town that is the county seat, the most populous community, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. [1] [8] The town is located in a remote part of the western San Juan Mountains, a range of the Rocky Mountains.
Constructed by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1881–82, the narrow gauge line from Durango to Silverton climbs nearly 3,000 feet in 45 miles. It was built to carry ore from mines in the San Juan Mountains, but now the scenic route is a major tourist attraction. Rising about 2,800 feet over its famously scenic forty-five-mile route, the ...
