Confirmation that Mountain Lions are Living in Silverton

There have been reported sightings of mountain lions in town limits of Silverton for about a year now and in the county for many years.

In Brief

The 2026 Edition of Destination Silverton Magazine is on its Way!Be part of the guide that inspires visitors to explore, stay, and shop local – all at an affordable price. To reserve your advertising space, contact editor@thesilvertonstandard.com or visit destinationsilverton.

The Silverton Standard Brings Exciting Ways to Promote Silverton

Ever wish you could go to one place to find out everything that is happening around town? We do too! Hence, we decided to create a webpage to do just that. Launching this week, www. whatshappeningsilverton.com will help connect locals and visitors to everything going on in and around town.

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.

Third Annual Silverton Business Summit

Join us this April for the Third Annual Silverton Business Summit!Wednesday April 29th, 2026, 12pm doors, 12:30-5pm followed by Dinner provided by the Osteria & Beverages provided by the Town & SJDA. All proceeds from beverages will go directly towards San Juan Development.

Way Back!

From the April 10, 1908 edition of the Silverton Weekly Miner: A CLEAN SWEEP FOR DEMOCRATS.The election on Tuesday was one of the most spirited contests that has been held in Silverton for a long time. The registration was heavy, the four precincts showing a total of almost 1999 ...

Looking Back!

25 years ago April 12, 2001Mud control work has begun on the nearly completed Kendall Mountain Community Center’s parking lot in preparation for the grand opening this Saturday. Jim Jackson has asked the Silverton Board of Trustees for a work session to discuss his aerial tramway proposal.