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The Grand Imperial shortly after its 1951 renovation by Winfield Morton of Dallas, The exterior was prominently pink at this time. San Juan County Historical Society photo

The Grand Imperial shortly after its 1951 renovation by Winfield Morton of Dallas, The exterior was prominently pink at this time. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
145 years ago From the July 31, 1880 edition of the La Plata Miner: ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. On Thursday evening, about seven o’clock, while Mr. M.J. Grow was taking his tea, he was suddenly summoned over to his shop by his partner, Mr. Meyer.
The moment Libby was recovered by Oliver Clark and her doggy brother Maverick about 1 1/2 miles down the tracks. Photo credit Taylor Clark

The moment Libby was recovered by Oliver Clark and her doggy brother Maverick about 1 1/2 miles down the tracks. Photo credit Taylor Clark

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Libby, a 13-year-old Dog, Went Missing for a Week

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 10, 2025
On Sunday, June 29th, the Clark family from Durango was camping for the weekend on their property at Raven’s Nest, located about one mile south of Silverton along Highway 550 toward Durango.
5k Jonah Kranker, Silverton's own!, at 22m-41s. Photo credit Terry Morris

5k Jonah Kranker, Silverton's own!, at 22m-41s. Photo credit Terry Morris

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4th of July Blue Ribbon Fun Run

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Blue Ribbon was a great time thanks to the 184 runners, many volunteers, spectators, Silverton Parks Department, and Aravaipa. Silverton's own Jonah Kranker won the Blue Ribbon 5K with a time of 22m-41s. Congratulations Jonah!
A buck walking along a beaver pond July 11, 2023. Photo credit Wesley Berg

A buck walking along a beaver pond July 11, 2023. Photo credit Wesley Berg

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Mule Deer

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Mule deer are a common sight in the San Juans, so-named for their large (mule-like) ears. They are relatively indifferent to the presence of human activity, and they can often be spotted in towns and along roadways as well as in the remote wilderness.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
135 Years Ago From the July 12, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: KILLING OF YOHO IS RULED SELF DEFENSE. An inquest was held upon the remains of Isaac Yoho last Saturday evening and a number of witnesses examined.

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Looking Back!

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
20 Years Ago July 8, 2005 Friends and family of the crew killed in a Tri-State Care- flight crash last week, along with the Durango medical and rescue community in general, this week mourned the victims in a series of tributes and memorials in Durango.
Silverton Medical Rescue’s Michael Burton poses with volunteers for the Town Clean up Day on Saturday. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

Silverton Medical Rescue’s Michael Burton poses with volunteers for the Town Clean up Day on Saturday. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

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Silverton Medical Rescue’s Michael Burton

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Silverton Medical Rescue’s Michael Burton poses with volunteers for the Town Clean up Day on Saturday.
Sadie who came from the Aztec dog shelter is believed to be 5 or 6 years old and is very grateful to have become a member of the Betty Chavez Dog Pack. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Sadie who came from the Aztec dog shelter is believed to be 5 or 6 years old and is very grateful to have become a member of the Betty Chavez Dog Pack. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Sadie who came from the Aztec dog shelter is believed to be 5 or 6 years old

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Sadie who came from the Aztec dog shelter is believed to be 5 or 6 years old and is very grateful to have become a member of the Betty Chavez Dog Pack.
Gracias Alberto!

Gracias Alberto!

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Gracias Alberto!

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
We celebrated summer solstice with an incredible amount of tropical storm moisture which originated down in the Gulf of Mexico. Alberto then drifted west south of the border before visiting us way up here in the heart of the San Juans.
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