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Example of a dining “bumpout”. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Example of a dining “bumpout”. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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New Outdoor Dining Standards and Bumpout Program

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
At the Town of Silverton Board of Trustee meeting on April 8th, before swearing in the newly elected trustee board, the outgoing board voted on an updated Town of Silverton Outdoor Dining Standards Guide as part of their old business and created a fee structure for any restaurant who wants to...

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
25 Years Ago November 18, 1999 The Silverton School Board met Nov. 9 for its monthly meeting, swearing in three new members — Cindy Jaramillo, Samantha Tisdel, and P.K. Patti Wilson. New officers were elected, with Chris George re-elected as president.
A Silverton Northern Railroad train hauls 10 carloads of zinc concentrates into Silverton, around 1925, pulled by SN #4, with two men on the third boxcar. San Juan County Historical Society photo

A Silverton Northern Railroad train hauls 10 carloads of zinc concentrates into Silverton, around 1925, pulled by SN #4, with two men on the third boxcar. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
135 YEARS AGO From the November 23, 1889 edition of the Silverton Standard: HARRY DUG OUT FROM SLIDE ABOVE EUREKA. As Harry White was coming down from Mineral Point on Wednesday with his team, he was caught in a snowslide above Eureka and completely covered up.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Silverton Elementary Basketball The Silverton elementary basketball team beat Ouray 31 to 4 in a tournament game last Friday. Kids from second through fifth grade represented Silverton so well. Looking forward to the next two games April 19th and April 25th in Ouray.
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From The Standard Mail Car

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
During the April 8th town council meeting trustee Jordan Bierma used his final moments as a trustee to make a statement to the board members and community.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Ongoing • Silverton Creative District Meetings held the 1st Tuesday of the month, 8-10am. Email info@silvertoncreativedistrict.org for more information.
Melina Marks Lanis Town of Silverton Clerk/Treasurer Photo credit Ana Mendiluce

Melina Marks Lanis Town of Silverton Clerk/Treasurer Photo credit Ana Mendiluce

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Election Results Broken Down

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The 2024 Town of Silverton April election had a voter participation rate of 63%.
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Announces 2024 Hill Climb Challenge

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Announces 2024 Hill Climb Challenge

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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Announces 2024 Hill Climb Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Durango, CO – The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic (IHBC) is thrilled to unveil the schedule for the inaugural Hill Climb Challenge, to be run as the opener for a fantastic weekend of racing.
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