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Destination Silverton 2026

Destination Silverton 2026

Destination Silverton 2026

Silverton Standard Team
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
We’re excited to share that Destination Silverton: Summer 2026 is officially in the works, and we’d love to feature you and your business in this year’s issue.
Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

Baker's Park Remains Closed Until May 1

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Silverton Singletrack Society reminds the community that the Baker’s Park trail system remains closed through April 30 in accordance with seasonal wildlife protections established by the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
(TOP) photo by DeAnne Gallegos Downtown Durango shares some love for Silverton on a new banner crossing Main Street

(TOP) photo by DeAnne Gallegos Downtown Durango shares some love for Silverton on a new banner crossing Main Street

SILVERTON SOCIETY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
125 Years Ago“Silverton is destined to become a city with Durango as a suburb.”— The Silverton Standard, Sept. 21, 190135 Years Ago March 21, 1991“We have serious problems,” county assessor Judy Zimmerman told the San Juan County commissioners Monday night.
Engine 459 leans badly in deep snow with five men standing in the snow. This train derailed on the wye below Silverton on March 15, 1941. Photo: Courtesy of the Silverton Standard & the Miner files.

Engine 459 leans badly in deep snow with five men standing in the snow. This train derailed on the wye below Silverton on March 15, 1941. Photo: Courtesy of the Silverton Standard & the Miner files.

Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
From the March 24, 1900 edition of the Silverton Standard: BASE BALL NINE KEEP THE SABBATH HOLY.The base ball nines were out in all their glory last Sunday afternoon. Evening text at the Congregational church was: “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”Five dollars reward is offered by Wm.

In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The 2026 Edition of Destination Silverton Magazine is on its Way!Be part of the guide that inspires visitors to explore, stay, and shop local – all at an affordable price. To reserve your advertising space, contact editor@thesilvertonstandard. com or visit destinationsilverton.
Jane and Anthony Edwards enjoyed catching up with all their longtime Silverton friends at the event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Jane and Anthony Edwards enjoyed catching up with all their longtime Silverton friends at the event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

San Juan County Celebrates five local leaders moving on

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Last Friday evening, San Juan County celebrated five longtime locals who have served San Juan County with over 115 years of service in collected time per the Resolutions and Proclamations read out loud that evening.

Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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.
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