America’s Next Top Entrepreneur: The Patriot Pitch Competition

Since the founding of our nation, American innovation has transformed lives by turning bold ideas into reality. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this legacy is accelerating— driven by policies that prioritize American ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Gas prices continue

Gas prices continue to soar coming into the summer months. This was gas prices on Monday June 1st in Montrose Colorado

Regional News Roundup

Weather and water dominated the news for the Western Slope again last week. After an unsettled spring, forecasters are predicting a warming pattern for the Western Slope. Temperatures around the region are expected to trend above seasonal averages.

The Town of Silverton is Under Water Restrictions

The Town of Silverton went into local water restrictions last month and has created a cheat sheet to make them easier to understand.

Longtime Local Bill Gardner Publishes Book: Moon Over McKinley

In April of 2025, longtime local Bill Gardner decided to write a book he had long been thinking about.

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays 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.

Citizens State Bank Held a Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Party

Last Wednesday, the Price family held a ribbon-cutting at the Citizens State Bank branch in downtown Silverton, located at 1129 Greene St in the old Brown Bear Café building.