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Looking Back!

10 Years Ago April 10, 2014 Police Blotter: March 31 — Three warnings were issued for speeding. Assisted with a vehicle that caught fire on U.S. 550. April 1 — A two-vehicle traffic accident was investigated on U.S. 550 at MP 68.1.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

115 YEARS AGO From the April 10, 1909 edition of the Silverton Standard: NEW BRICK BUILDING TO RISE DOWNTOWN.
Two men work on the First Congregational Church as a pedestrian strolls by, probably around 1930. Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

Two men work on the First Congregational Church as a pedestrian strolls by, probably around 1930. Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

WORKING ON THE CHURCH

In Brief

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Newly elected officials swearing in. (L to R) Mayor Dayna Kranker, Trustee Ron Wakefield, Trustee Carl Schnitker, Trustee Amie Gardiner, sitting TOS Clerk/Treasurer Melina Marks-Lanis Photo credit Town of Silverton

Newly elected officials swearing in. (L to R) Mayor Dayna Kranker, Trustee Ron Wakefield, Trustee Carl Schnitker, Trustee Amie Gardiner, sitting TOS Clerk/Treasurer Melina Marks-Lanis Photo credit Town of Silverton

Baton Passed To New Board of Trustees

Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 8th was the passing of the baton and swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and Trustees.
SJDA Silverton Business Summit May 1st

SJDA Silverton Business Summit May 1st

SJDA Silverton Business Summit May 1st

San Juan Development Association will hold a Silverton Business Summit on Wednesday, May 1st, from 7:30 am to 11 am over at the Kendall Mountain Lodge, 1 Kendall Place.
Rosy Finches and other birds visiting the feeder. Photo credit Wesley Berg

Rosy Finches and other birds visiting the feeder. Photo credit Wesley Berg

Rosy Finches

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing • Silverton Creative District Meetings held the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-6pm. Email info@silvertoncreativedistrict.org for more information.
Rosy Finches and other birds visiting the feeder. Photo credit Wesley Berg

Rosy Finches and other birds visiting the feeder. Photo credit Wesley Berg

Rosy Finches