The USA: sometime frayed at the edges; sometimes torn at the seams. At 235 years young, she’s still a reliable rig. And boy, is there a lot to remember. Which is why we love to celebrate. For some, it’s eating grilled meat with family and friends. Maybe it’s, poppin’ a cold one and givin’ “Old Glory” a hearty salute. For others it’s campin’ out in Colorado’s high country. And it wouldn’t be a high country Fourth of July without a visit to Silverton for the West Slope’s highest, if not largest, fireworks display.
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- Family and friends post up and watch the show.
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- Another favorite American past-time: tailgating.
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- A Fourth of July clan kicks back and enjoys a favorite American past-time: fishin’
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- Fireworks blaze over the town of Silverton.
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- Donald Johnson tosses a “ringer” in Memorial Park.
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- A perfectly calm Little Molas Lake.
In this week's issue...
- September 11, 2025
- Back on top
After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
- September 11, 2025
- New order
Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms
- September 4, 2025
- Armed with knowledge
Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights