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A still from the film Advennture Photo provided by Mountainfilm

A still from the film Advennture Photo provided by Mountainfilm

Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to Silverton

AMestizo angler and filmmaker shares what it can be like to participate in outdoor sports in western mountain towns as a person of color. Two friends separated by an ocean find a clever way to share their ski adventures between Alberta and Switzerland.

In Brief

Date Change for Creative District Open House Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of Silverton Creative District’s Community Open House has been changed to Monday, February 5th.

Mountain Happenings

Upcoming • Mountainfilm on Tour – Silverton Saturday, January 13, 2024, Kendall Mountain Community Center, Doors 5:45pm//Show 6:30pm. Tickets at mountainfilm.
Silverton Resolutions for 2024

Silverton Resolutions for 2024

Silverton Resolutions for 2024

“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis, author. It’s 2024, the new year, and what many people consider a chance to wipe the slate and start fresh with goals and resolutions.
Photo credit Scott Fetchenhier Just a dusting of snow on the antique trucks outside The Mining Heritage Museum.

Photo credit Scott Fetchenhier Just a dusting of snow on the antique trucks outside The Mining Heritage Museum.

Just a dusting of snow

SVFD brings Santa to town every year on Christmas Eve. Photo credit Ray Dileo

SVFD brings Santa to town every year on Christmas Eve. Photo credit Ray Dileo

SSJFA Has A Full Roster of Volunteers

Silverton San Juan Fire and Rescue Authority has a full and robust volunteer roster going into 2024, with many new recruits joining this last year.
Photo credit Katey Fetch Highway 550 at the San Juan Country line.

Photo credit Katey Fetch Highway 550 at the San Juan Country line.

Highway 550

Looking Back!

20 Years Ago January 3, 2004 Cyclists in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will be able to try out the new pavement on Greene Street. Silverton’s Town Board of Trustees Monday voted unanimously to allow the IHBC to place its finish line near Memorial Park for the May 29 event.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

From the January 2, 1902 edition of the Silverton Standard: MRS. KETHING CHARMS THE BACHELORS. Mrs. Hattie Kething arrived in Silverton from Cripple Creek last week. A widow considered good looking, and raffles quilts for a livelihood.