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Silverton Summer Sounds 2024. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton Summer Sounds 2024. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Elevating Silverton Through the Arts– 2024 Recap and The Bright Future Ahead

Submitted By Silverton
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
If you missed Silverton Creative District’s annual Community Open House a few weeks ago, I’m thrilled to share a recap of what we’ve been up to over the past year. First and foremost, we’re incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community, volunteers, and donors.
Photo credit Jordan McChesney A path through the snow.

Photo credit Jordan McChesney A path through the snow.

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A path through

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
35 Years Ago March 1, 1990 The Silverton board of trustees approved a historic preservation resolution Monday night. The resolution was proposed by building inspector Ken Safranski, who suggested that it doesn’t really go far enough, but “it’s a start.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
140 Years Ago From the March 7, 1885 edition of the La Plata Miner: TESTIMONY HAS DEFENDANT THINKING HE MAY BE INNOCENT AFTER ALL. J.W. Cory and Peter McNulty had a quarrel in the Metropolitan billiard hall last Saturday night.
Reese Street with Sultan Mountain in the background, taken from the west edge of what is now Courthouse Square looking southwest down Reese. The rear of the livery stable which once stood on the Courthouse Square can be seen at left. The old brick courthouse can be seen on the right side of Reese Street. This photo is believed to have been taken between 1895 and 1905.

Reese Street with Sultan Mountain in the background, taken from the west edge of what is now Courthouse Square looking southwest down Reese. The rear of the livery stable which once stood on the Courthouse Square can be seen at left. The old brick courthouse can be seen on the right side of Reese Street. This photo is believed to have been taken between 1895 and 1905.

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REESE STREET, AROUND 1900

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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In Brief

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Update from Town Staff Have you heard the town bell ring lately? It marks a special celebration! Staff rings the bell to commemorate the completion of major projects or the awarding of grants. This year, we've rung it three times—once for the Land Use Code update and twice for grant awards.
A view of Silverton in the summer when extra workforce housing is needed. Photo credit Katey Fetch

A view of Silverton in the summer when extra workforce housing is needed. Photo credit Katey Fetch

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Seasonal RV Occupancy Ordinance Going Through the Public Process

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Town of Silverton is putting Ordnance 2025 04, which is the seasonal RV occupancy ordinance, through the public process and is fully published in last weeks and this week’s paper in the legal section.
A fun and interactive open house by Silverton Creative District. Photo credit SCD

A fun and interactive open house by Silverton Creative District. Photo credit SCD

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Silverton Creative District Hosts an Open House

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Last week, the Silverton Creative District held an open-house and strategic planning session at Kendall Mountain Lodge.
Silverton Banked Slalom was packed with ‘beach goers’ at Kendall Mountain Ski Area. Photo credit Danny Castle KSJC

Silverton Banked Slalom was packed with ‘beach goers’ at Kendall Mountain Ski Area. Photo credit Danny Castle KSJC

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Silverton Banked Slalom Shreds Year Four

Lisa Branner
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The vibes were electric at the 4th Annual Silverton Banked Slalom on Saturday, February 22nd, with perfect bluebird skies, a lightning-fast course, and a stacked field of 154 riders from all over the region.
Local Mushroom growers Mount Olympus partners Lisa Risoli and Bill Hamm sold a lot of products at the Silverton Winter Farmers Market . Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Local Mushroom growers Mount Olympus partners Lisa Risoli and Bill Hamm sold a lot of products at the Silverton Winter Farmers Market . Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Monthly Winter Markets Held by Silverton Farmers Market

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Silverton Farmers Market is holding a monthly winter farmers market at the Kendall Mountain Lodge located at 1 Kendall Place this winter, and there are still two more markets that you can attend in March and April on the third Saturday.
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