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In September 1940, Russell Lee, a photographer for the U.S. Farm Security Administration, took several photos in San Juan County, including this one of downtown Eureka, by then abandoned. The collection is now housed in the Library of Congress. Photo Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

In September 1940, Russell Lee, a photographer for the U.S. Farm Security Administration, took several photos in San Juan County, including this one of downtown Eureka, by then abandoned. The collection is now housed in the Library of Congress. Photo Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
From the September 4, 1879 edition of the Dolores News (Rico): From La Plata Miner JAMES M. BROWN, OF SILVERTON, MURDERED BY A TRAMP NAMED HARRY CLEARY. Full Details of the Proceedings Before the Coroner. N.W. Ward Receives A Serious and Probably Fatal Wound in the Affray.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
First Friday Art Walk Tomorrow Silverton Creative District invites you to shop small, support local art, and enjoy high mountain creativity at its finest with our final Art Walk of the summer!
A photo of Silverton as it was, preserved and digitized by SJCHS

A photo of Silverton as it was, preserved and digitized by SJCHS

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The San Juan County Historical Society Turns 60!

Beverly Rich And Katey Fetch
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
2024 is a year for anniversaries for Silverton! The town itself is celebrating 150 years and The San Juan County Historical Society, responsible for much of the preservation efforts in Silverton, is turning 60.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Upcoming It’s a String Thing When: September 8th Time: Anvil Quartet ~ 2:00 PM Student Recital ~ 3:30 PM Where: Town Hall Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days a week (closed...
Town Personnel slide from Community Update.

Town Personnel slide from Community Update.

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Town of Silverton Presents Update to Public

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Town of Silverton, on the Thursday evening of August 22nd, held its annual Town Hall Community Update, which has become an annual update brought to the community by the current Town Administrator, Gloria- Kaasch Berger.

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8.26.24 Regular Meeting Recap*

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
4a. Resolution 2024-17 A Resolution of the Town of Silverton approving the sale and conveyance of certain Real Property from the Town of Silverton to the Silverton Housing Authority for the Town of Silverton Approved 6-0, 1 absent 4b.
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