Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain Durango, Colorado Fri 77% chance of precipitation ‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’ Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 5:18 AM A new gate is being installed near the intersection of County Road 212 and County Road 210 to restrict motor vehicle access to Smelter Mountain. A variety of damaging activities have forced agencies with a stake in the area to brainstorm ways to protect wildlife, the landscape and communications towers. Terrance Siemon/Ballantine Communications Inc. Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain A new gate is being installed near the intersection of County Road 212 and County Road 210 to restrict motor vehicle access to Smelter Mountain. A variety of damaging activities have forced agencies with a stake in the area to brainstorm ways to protect wildlife, the landscape and communications towers.