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A photo of the finished information panel. Mark Rudolph CDPHE

A photo of the finished information panel. Mark Rudolph CDPHE

Historical Information Signs Installed at Silver Lake

On Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, CDPHE, in partnership with Ramboll Environmental and the ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company) Land Trust fund, installed a new outdoor historical information panel up at Silver Lake, which is located out of Arrastra Gulch in San Juan County.
Photo (right): The Zanoni brothers used courtesy of the Zanoni Family

Photo (right): The Zanoni brothers used courtesy of the Zanoni Family

Celebrating 50 Years!

Hardrockers Holidays will celebrate their 50th anniversary this August 9, 10, and 11 at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area in Silverton, Colorado.

Looking Back!

20 Years Ago August 6, 2004 Silverton Mountain ski area’s Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, and it contains no significant changes from the draft document released a year ago.
The Prosser Building at 1121 Greene Street was opened for business in June 1883, with Horace Greeley Prosser operating a furniture store and undertaker service. The building is next door to the Brown Bear Cafe. In the background can be seen the old wood-frame Silverton School which was built in 1884. Photo Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

The Prosser Building at 1121 Greene Street was opened for business in June 1883, with Horace Greeley Prosser operating a furniture store and undertaker service. The building is next door to the Brown Bear Cafe. In the background can be seen the old wood-frame Silverton School which was built in 1884. Photo Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

Way Back!

Harry Turner, known in these parts as “Handsome Harry,” who had been a roustabout in saloons for a number of years, dropped dead Wednesday night while being led from the town jail to the Trembath house, having become ill at the former place.

In Brief

Music in the Park This Friday Friday, August 9th. This family-friendly event features libations, food, and live music in Memorial Park.
Wyatt Carmack, Anyela Carmack, and Gina Rosato pose with the old miner inside the new Timberline Trading. Photo credit Gina Rosato

Wyatt Carmack, Anyela Carmack, and Gina Rosato pose with the old miner inside the new Timberline Trading. Photo credit Gina Rosato

Timberline Trading Opens in the Old Outdoor World

Timberline Trading opened up in the old Outdoor World space at 1234 Greene Street in July this year. This happened after a nearly five years hiatus due to the Great Divide fire that happened in December of 2019.

Open Letter From Mayor Dayna Kranker

I know there have been some concerns about our Town Board’s recent conversations about water and sewer rates. You can listen to our work session from Monday, July 22 for a detailed discussion, but I wanted to provide some high-level information to offer clarity and transparency.
Date High Low Conditions July 23 76 37 Smoky Mountains! July 24 79 38 Lingering Haze July 25 80 43 Mid-mix July 26 75 44 Completely clear July 27 77 37 Blue beginning July 28 77 36 Clearly Cooler July 29 29 77 Initially cooler Seasonal snow total 149.1 inches Water year since Oct. 17.63 Inches July Rain total 1.06 Inches

Date High Low Conditions July 23 76 37 Smoky Mountains! July 24 79 38 Lingering Haze July 25 80 43 Mid-mix July 26 75 44 Completely clear July 27 77 37 Blue beginning July 28 77 36 Clearly Cooler July 29 29 77 Initially cooler Seasonal snow total 149.1 inches Water year since Oct. 17.63 Inches July Rain total 1.06 Inches

Smokey Plus Warm

We began this weather week with three more hazy days due to far off wildfire smoke. The entire weather week was on the warmer side here in Silverton.