Looking Back!

July 16, 2015 A 52-year-old Grand Junction woman died Thursday evening, July 9, in an ATV crash about a half mile north of Animas Forks, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. “We got the call around 7:30 p.m.,” said Undersheriff Steve Lowrence.

In Brief

Fourth of July Parade Winners 1st place: The Women’s Fire Department, USA 250th anniversary.2nd place. The Silverton Brass Band, 50th anniversary 3rd place: The Eureka Lodge Thanks to all who participated!Traffic UpdateIn July, crews will start work at the Coal Bank location (Mile Point 56.

Even with Smoky Air the Hardrock 100 Race Went Off Without a Hitch

The Hardrock 100 Endurance Race just completed its 35th year in existence, and its 33rd year of actual races. Since 1992, the Hardrock 100 has started its 100-mile endurance race here in Silverton.

Regional Stage 2 Reality

We live in a realm of constant change.When we embrace reality, good things happen, and we are grateful! All of us and all living things are being whipsawed by parching dryness, withering heat, often alarmingly gusty wind and unpredictably overwhelming levels of wildfire smoke.

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days a week (closed during yoga class).Please reach out to move. silverton@gmail.com. if you would like to join the Silverton’s community gym space.

Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship Announces Record Amount

The Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship is proud to announce that 16 students will each receive $4000 (total $64,000) this year. Now in its 27th year, the fund has awarded over $435,000 to 73 individuals since its founding in 1999.

Summer Sounds continues this friday with Los Mocochetes

The 9th Annual Silverton Summer Sounds Music Series continues this Friday, July 10, with another unforgettable evening of free live music, mountain air, food, and community in Memorial Park.