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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
25 Years Ago July 22, 1999 The 13th annual Barbershop Festival, performed in Silverton on Jul. 17, was sponsored by the Silverton Arts Council. According to coordinator Dr.
A large rock is hauled down Greene Street for the 1953 Hardrockers Holidays celebration in Silverton. The event was started 65 years ago, in 1949. The 1953 Hardrockers Holidays was the last one for 21 years. It was revived in 1974. This year’s celebration will be at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area Aug. 8-10. San Juan County Historical Society photo

A large rock is hauled down Greene Street for the 1953 Hardrockers Holidays celebration in Silverton. The event was started 65 years ago, in 1949. The 1953 Hardrockers Holidays was the last one for 21 years. It was revived in 1974. This year’s celebration will be at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area Aug. 8-10. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Konni the missing and now found dog. Photo credit Lowrey Family

Konni the missing and now found dog. Photo credit Lowrey Family

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Found: Dog Lost During 4th of July Fireworks Show

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Konni, the one-year-old Belgian Malinois puppy, was here on vacation with her owners, James and Dana Lowery of Phoenix, Arizona, for the 4th of July holiday. They were camping down by County Road 31 near the P&G mine area when she ran off during the 4th of July fireworks show.

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In Brief

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Public Notice- Road Closures Greene Street and County Roads 2 and 110 within the town limits of Silverton, north of 15th Street, will have one lane closures on Wednesday and Thursday, July 31 and August 1 for crack sealing.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Tuesdays 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.
Silverton kids with the international soccer coaches from Poland. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

Silverton kids with the international soccer coaches from Poland. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

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International Soccer Camp In Silverton

■ Submitted By Dayna Kranker
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Silverton hosted two international soccer coaches from Poland last week, and local kids participated in an international soccer camp through Challenger Sports, organized by Jordan Bierma and Destiny Babb, through Silverton School.
Photo credit Sterling Blankenship Local kids enjoying popsicles at Willow Blankenship’s birthday party in the park.

Photo credit Sterling Blankenship Local kids enjoying popsicles at Willow Blankenship’s birthday party in the park.

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Local kids enjoying popsicles

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Sheriff Deputy Abigail Armstead Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Sheriff Deputy Abigail Armstead Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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OHV Rollover on Buffalo Boy Road

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
On Monday, July 8th, 2024, an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) was traveling back down the offshoot road of Stoney Pass, San Juan County Road 3B, which is known as the Buffalo Boy Road. The OHV went over the edge and rolled down as the four passengers jumped out of the tumbling vehicle.
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