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Scott Fetchenhier sees the last train of the summer season. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Scott Fetchenhier sees the last train of the summer season. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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That’s a WRAP for Silverton Summer Season 2023

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
This summer season was busier than ever, and we are seeing a continued spike and growth in our tourism diversification, sales tax, local population, construction of new homes, and all-around growth in our mountain hamlet.
From the October 30, 2014 edition of the Silverton Standard: Deadly Crash. Second Photo: Mark Esper/Silverton Standard & the Miner

From the October 30, 2014 edition of the Silverton Standard: Deadly Crash. Second Photo: Mark Esper/Silverton Standard & the Miner

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
120 YEARS AGO From the November 5, 1904 edition of the Silverton Standard: POLICE COURT. Breach of the peace was charged against “Dutch” Joe by John Brax last Tuesday.
Photo courtesy San Juan County Historical Society

Photo courtesy San Juan County Historical Society

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HOWARDSVILLE SCHOOL, 1901

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The students and staff at the Howardsville School pose in front of the school building in 1901. The photo was taken looking due north. Of the 22 people in line, only a few can be identified.
Start of Parade at Silverton Hardware. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

Start of Parade at Silverton Hardware. Photo credit Dayna Kranker

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Halloween Parade and Fall Health Fair

■ By Dayna Kranker
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Alittle snow and cold weather did not stop the fun at the Halloween Parade and Fall Health Fair sponsored by San Juan County Public Health (SJCPH) and El Pomar Foundation on Sunday, October 29.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
School Board Election Next Tuesday Remember to vote for the new school board members by Tuesday, November 7th. Holly Copenhagen, Paul Joyce, Keith Kranker, and David Swanson are running to fill the two vacant seats. You can learn more about each candidate in their profile in last week’s paper.

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Mountain Happenings

Upcoming
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
• October Library Programs Scary Movie Night 10/26 8 pm (Adults Only) • October Silverton Powerhouse Events 10/27 Snow Hydrology speaker series 5:30 pm Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Monday 6:30 pm Tuesday 5:30 pm Thursday 5:30 pm • Pilates/ HIIT Mondays at 8 am Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days...
Photo credit Janice Sanders

Photo credit Janice Sanders

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Where’s Silverton?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Where’s Silverton? Heavy fog covers town just in time for Halloween.
Maya Foster, Monica Watton, and Lily Rodriguez as adorable gnomes. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Maya Foster, Monica Watton, and Lily Rodriguez as adorable gnomes. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Plan For a Jam-packed Halloween Weekend

■ By Dayna Kranker
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The biggest event taking place on Sunday, October 29, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Kendall Recreation Center. First, join friends and neighbors at Silverton Hardware at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 29, for the Halloween Parade.
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