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The Dyson family’s buick on New Year’s Day 1918, with the top down. A banner on the side mentions an event at the Star Theatre. The Dysons lived at 1447 Reese Street. New reports from the time say the town had to sprinkle the streets around Christmas time to keep the dust down Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

The Dyson family’s buick on New Year’s Day 1918, with the top down. A banner on the side mentions an event at the Star Theatre. The Dysons lived at 1447 Reese Street. New reports from the time say the town had to sprinkle the streets around Christmas time to keep the dust down Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

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NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1918

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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In Brief

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
2024 brings many changes, including a few at the Silverton Standard. For submissions please email editor@thesilvertonstandard.com, and deadline is now 11:00 am on Tuesdays.
Silverton Mountain’s opening weekend was packed full of locals! Left to right- Cara Kropp, Casie Lashley, Megan Davenport, Belen Roof, Cat Leonaitis, Brooke Stillwell, Maggie Sullivan, MJ Carroll, and guided by Dustin. Photo credit Dustin Eldridge

Silverton Mountain’s opening weekend was packed full of locals! Left to right- Cara Kropp, Casie Lashley, Megan Davenport, Belen Roof, Cat Leonaitis, Brooke Stillwell, Maggie Sullivan, MJ Carroll, and guided by Dustin. Photo credit Dustin Eldridge

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Winter 2024 is Off to a Great Start!

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Winter 2024 is full of events, and both our local ski areas are now open for the winter season. Silverton Mountain, under new ownership starting this season, opened last week with great crowds.
Iris Ebelheiser and Wilde Kurzweil at Kendall Ski Area. Photo Credit Hannah Kurzweil

Iris Ebelheiser and Wilde Kurzweil at Kendall Ski Area. Photo Credit Hannah Kurzweil

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Iris Ebelheiser

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Iris Ebelheiser and Wilde Kurzweil at Kendall Ski Area.
Coldest Spot in Colorado!

Coldest Spot in Colorado!

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Coldest Spot in Colorado!

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Wednesday: 21.2° freeze frame at 7:00 AM with a thin high overcast and a few mids out of the southwest. Relatively calm most of the day. Occasional light flurries during the afternoon. Actual accumulation began lightly after nightfall. 37.5° high Thursday: 19.

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Mountain Happenings

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Upcoming • Mountainfilm on Tour – Silverton Saturday, January 13, 2024, Kendall Mountain Community Center, Doors 5:45pm//Show 6:30pm. Tickets at mountainfilm.
Baker’s Park Ground Breaking Celebration, July 15, 2023.

Baker’s Park Ground Breaking Celebration, July 15, 2023.

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Year End Updates On Baker’s Park

■ By Silverton Singletrack Society
Thursday, December 28, 2023
December 23, 2023 - Silverton, Colorado - After completing its first full season of trail building, Silverton Singletrack Society (SSS) is excited to provide the community with a year-end update on the “Aspen Face Trails,” phase one of the Baker’s Park Trail System.
The Anderson family in Boulder Gultch. Photo credit Misti Anderson

The Anderson family in Boulder Gultch. Photo credit Misti Anderson

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Where Were You in 2023?

■ Compiled By Katey Fetch
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Silverton Standard liked finding out what locals did last year. It was better than social media, so we decided to do it again in 2023. We asked a handful of folks the best or biggest thing that happened to them in 2023, and here’s what they had to say (also, lots of people sent photos).
Silverton dance recital. Photo credit Holly Copenhagen

Silverton dance recital. Photo credit Holly Copenhagen

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Silverton Kids Dance

■ By Katey Fetch
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Silverton seems to be becoming a home for the arts, which, thanks in part to two local teens, Rylan Jaramillo and Amelia Edwards, has extended to some of the town’s youngest residents.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
115 YEARS AGO From the December 25, 1908 edition of the Silverton Weekly Miner: THE RECENT STORM. The effects of last week’s storm continued for several days after the snow stopped falling and the sun came out.
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