The Hinsdale County Commissioners would like to take this opportunity to thank Michelle Pierce for her work with the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD). Michelle began serving as a board member in 2015 as a representative from Hinsdale County. She became board president in 2017 and served in

After a summer of moisture, the Gunnison Basin’s water supply situation offers a mixed outlook. Following a promising snowpack season, water conditions have settled into an average range.As noted in the Colorado River District’s July memorandum, the Upper Gunnison Basin experienced a favorable snowpack during the winter of 2023-2024, with

In the August 23rd Silver World was a letter in support of the current Hinsdale CountyBoard of Commissioners. We, the Mineral County Board of Commissioners are writing to echo some of the sentiments in that letter; specifically support forGreg Levine in his bid for re-election this November.As you know, the

Human Powered Endeavors would like to thank the following volunteers and sponsors for their generous contributions to the 6th Annual Lake City Alpine 50 high-alpine bike race.Key to any race is the safety of our riders. Harvey and Kathy DuChene, Joseph Freeland, Patrick and Andrea Woods, Laurel Darren, Brett Talcott,

I just read the August 9 Silver World. Almost every week over the past few years, there have been reports of the town and county working together to get things done, regardless of political differences, to benefit all residents. This kind of cooperation rarely happens in government. Considering that our

I would like to encourage both residents, new business owners, new homeowners, and visitors to turn off their lights at the end of the day. This dramatically helps prevent unnecessary light pollution for our exceptionally beautiful starry night skies.Of special importance is that this weekend, the Perseid Meteor Shower will