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Library Corner

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
It’s officially rhubarb pie season in Silverton, and that means one of our favorite library traditions is back! The Famous Silverton Library Rhubarb Pie Fundraiser, put on by the Silverton chapter of the Friends of the Library, is now taking orders.
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Regional News Roundup

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
IGNACIO/DURANGO:A massive gas spill near the Southern Ute lands outside Durango and Ignacio continues to seep toward the Animas River. The leak, which originated from an Enterprise Production pipeline, was reportedly uncovered after cattle punctured through the ground in 2024.
Holly Huebner and Paul Joyce enjoy local food truck High Altitude's tacos at the Citizens State Bank grand reopening party photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Holly Huebner and Paul Joyce enjoy local food truck High Altitude's tacos at the Citizens State Bank grand reopening party photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Have a Birthday, anniversary, milestone, engagement, marriage or even a divorce to celebrate? Send us your Silverton Society news and photos to editor@thesilvertonstandard.com.
Four generations came together to celebrate Meah Mordecai’s police academy graduation photo by Carson Mordecai

Four generations came together to celebrate Meah Mordecai’s police academy graduation photo by Carson Mordecai

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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In Brief

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
First Friday Art Walk Returns June 5!Silverton Creative District invites locals and visitors alike to kick off the 2026 First Friday Art Walk season on Friday, June 5, from 4–7 pm in downtown Silverton.
L to R: Quin Joyce, Carlos Varela, Rylan Jaramillo, Alan Alvidrez and Nicolas Quintana

L to R: Quin Joyce, Carlos Varela, Rylan Jaramillo, Alan Alvidrez and Nicolas Quintana

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Silverton High School Graduation Class of 2026

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Last week on Thursday, May 21st, at 6 pm in the Silverton School Gymnasium, four Silverton High School graduates, Rylan Jarmillo, Quinton Joyce, Nicolas Quintina, and Jean Carlos Varela, had their ceremony, and the fifth 2026 Silverton graduate, Alan Alvidrez, had a prior private ceremony.
Local veterans ride the vintage halftrack down Greene St on Memorial Day photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Local veterans ride the vintage halftrack down Greene St on Memorial Day photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Memorial Day in Silverton Honors Local Veterans

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Memorial Day in Silverton was on Monday, May 25th, and the local veterans from American Legion Post #14 held a ceremony in Memorial Park around noon, following a military jet flyover of the town. There is a permanent stone memorial marker at the base of three flags: American, Colorado, and POW.
Life/Work Balance- Are You With Me?

Life/Work Balance- Are You With Me?

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Life/Work Balance- Are You With Me?

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
All of a sudden it can easily become: get it done -right now time! Our winter pace allows for a much more relaxed approach to life- except during and right after major snowstorms. Which didn't happen when winter never got here this past season that wasn't!Now it can be zero to sixty in a nanosecond.

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Mountain Happenings

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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.
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