Way Back!

Our lively little contem. from Silverton — the La Plata Miner — is already reveling in “Reminiscences,” although but forty-three weeks old. From the May 24, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: PRISONERS LIKELY TO WALK OFF WITH JAIL.

In Brief

Call for Summer Sounds Volunteers You can help make the magic happen! Silverton Creative District is seeking fun loving, reliable, and energetic volunteers to assist with the Summer Sounds Concert Series. For more information or to sign up for a volunteer shift, visit https://tinyurl.

Silverton Gets Cleaned Up in Time for Iron Horse

p>The Town of Silverton last week got all gussied up and clean just in time for the 52nd annual Ironhorse Bicycle Classic race that will be coming down off the southern mountain passes this Saturday, May 25th, and through Silverton’s downtown into Memorial Park for the finish line.

5.13.24 Regular Meeting Recap*

4a. Appointment of Library Board Member Vacancy 6-0, 1 absent Kelly Habecker was appointed to the Library Board 4b.

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing • Silverton Creative District Meetings held the 1st Monday of the month from 4 - 6 pm Email info@ silvertoncreativedistrict.org for more information.

Ouray International Film Festival

When: June 20-23, 2024 What: 40 films with 20+ filmmakers in attendance, panel discussions, and catered parties. Why: Because movies and mountains can change your life Where: Wright Opera House, Ouray Colorado Tickets: On sale at www. ourayfilmfestival.com

Community Engagement Opportunities with Town of Silverton

As the summer kicks off, the Board of Trustees would like to remind residents of the many ways in which they can participate in their Town Government: Service Requests: Do you have an issue with town services, including but not limited to: potholes, trash overflowing,...

Unlocking the Mysteries of Chaco Canyon

Submitted by Janice Sheftel, San Juan Basin Archaeological Society, Program Chair The Colorado premiere of the third Solstice Project film, “Written on the Landscape: Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon,” will be held in the Fort Lewis College (FLC) Concert Hall, at 7:00 PM, on June...

“Chronicle of a Death foretold in the Kingdom of the Saints, 1850”

Born in New-Hampshire in 1812, John Williams Gunnison graduated second in the West Point Class of 1837, was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps, and posted to Florida for operations against recalcitrain Seminole patriots under the leadershipof the noble Osceola and the valiant Micanopy.

Starting to green up!