With the help of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department, Santa made it to Silverton through a big snowstorm. Photo Credit Ray Dileo
Orphaned moose twins captured the love of Silverton this year, unofficially getting adopted by locals. Names suggested for them included Linus and Lucy and Donny and Marie. Photo Credit Wesley Berg
San Juan County Public Health made headlines for its COVID mitigation strategy that put the community first. Here Fire Chief Archuleta gets vaccinated by Ryan Copenhagen. Photo Credit SJCPHCutline
The Kendall Ski Race series returned to Silverton this year with over 60 skiers participating. Photo Credit Sallie Barney
The first train this year arrived on May 22nd, after years of not being able to reach Silverton. They celebrated a successful season into October when they had more than 50% more bookings than previous years. Photo Credit Jeff Stephens
The 4th of July celebration was epic even without fireworks. The Silverton Fire Department led the parade and the water fight. Photo Credit Nathan Allan Baxter
The Silverton Brass Band poses in front of the train. The Band celebrated its 45th years of music this year. Photo Credit Judy Zimmerman
Extreme weather shut down highway 550 several times this year. In this photo, a mudslide at Governor’s Gulch July 25 closed the highway. Photo Credit Mike Boruta
Skijoring wasn’t a spectator event this year but they did do some filming for a documentary about the event. Skijoring will be back for spectators in 2022. Photo Credit Jimmy S Keene II
