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Edibles can be even more potent than smoking. Consuming cannabis under 21 is illegal. Any amount of THC in your blood puts you at risk for a DUI. Not knowing when it will hit adds to the risk big time. Drive high and you can get a DUI

Edibles can be even more potent than smoking. Consuming cannabis under 21 is illegal. Any amount of THC in your blood puts you at risk for a DUI. Not knowing when it will hit adds to the risk big time. Drive high and you can get a DUI

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CDOT expands efforts to give teens and parents facts on cannabis impairment

Submitted By Colorado Department Of Transportation
Thursday, May 21, 2026
With graduation season and summer vacation approaching, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding young drivers and their families that underage use of alcohol or cannabis is illegal and that any cannabis products that cause impairment can result in a DUI for drivers of any age.
Young entrepreneurs, big selling energy! Photo by Sterling Blankenship

Young entrepreneurs, big selling energy! Photo by Sterling Blankenship

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Support “small” business owners

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Support “small” business owners. Local kids selling their handmade crafts at Anesi Park
photo by Melanie Bergolc Welcome to Maycember in Silverton!

photo by Melanie Bergolc Welcome to Maycember in Silverton!

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Welcome to Maycember in Silverton!

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Welcome to Maycember in Silverton!A view of Andrews Lake before the spring storm rolled in
photo by Gina Rosato Timberline Trading launches its locally designed Silverton Story Kit

photo by Gina Rosato Timberline Trading launches its locally designed Silverton Story Kit

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Timberline Trading launches

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Timberline Trading launches its locally designed Silverton Story Kit

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Looking Back!

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
15 years ago May 19, 2011Gold mine tour open, museum opens May 28, mill opens later The Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour is now open. The Heritage Museum will open on Saturday, May 28.The Mayflower Mill Tour opening will be delayed for several weeks.
Approaching Silverton 1952 Ernie and Judy Kuhlman dug up this old photo of a billboard advertising the Best Cafe. This was at the Big Bend on U.S. 550. The photo taken in 1952. Do you remember this sign?

Approaching Silverton 1952 Ernie and Judy Kuhlman dug up this old photo of a billboard advertising the Best Cafe. This was at the Big Bend on U.S. 550. The photo taken in 1952. Do you remember this sign?

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Way Back!

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
145 YEARS AGO May 21, 1881 edition of the (Rico) Dolores News: GOT HIS DOSE.For Which He Has Hunted So Long. “Kid White” of Rico killed near Almargo by Harg.Eskridge.
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