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Thank You For Supporting Arts & Culture In Silverton

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
As Silverton Creative District wraps up another busy summer event season, I am thrilled to see the incredible strides our organization, and the community as a whole, has made over the past several years.
A very full film screening at the Grand Imperial Photo provided by SILVERFEST

A very full film screening at the Grand Imperial Photo provided by SILVERFEST

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Film Festival Coming to Silverton

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Silverton is on the map for many things, from mining to mountains, and most recently, it has become a hub of creative events. On Saturday, October 14, a film festival is coming to Silverton! SILVERFEST is a free event that takes place over the course of one day.
An example of a wetland environment (photo not within the town of Silverton) Photo credit Cameron Crowell

An example of a wetland environment (photo not within the town of Silverton) Photo credit Cameron Crowell

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Wetlands Discussion Continued

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
At the last Town of Silverton Trustee meeting on Monday, September 11th, the trustees received four responses to the RFP that was put out for the wetland’s inventory project that the town was seeking.

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Available Health Services in Silverton!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
San Juan County Public Health Offers flu vaccines, FREE COVID home tests (located in the Miner’s Hallway), Radon tests, referrals for housing and food assistance, and more! Please call 970-3870242 for an appointment, open Monday-Fridays.

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OHV Special Election

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
TOWN OF SILVERTON – SPECIAL ELECTION ON OCTOBER 3rd, 2023 A Special Election for the Town of Silverton, Colorado will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, and will be conducted as a mail ballot election.
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Art Through

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Art Through the Seasons

■ Submitted By Sjda
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
In May 2023, the Town of Silverton was accepted into the Main Street Program through the Department of Local Affairs. San Juan Development Association is the host of this program.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
10 Years Ago September 19, 2013 Fugitive pig surrenders at County Courthouse The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office first received the report of a loose pot-bellied pig on Sunday, Sept. 8, but was unable to apprehend the suspect. But after lunch on Friday, Sept.
This photo from the San Juan County Historical Society Archives is totally unidentified. It is likely a mining camp in the San Juans, but the date and location are unknown. If anyone has any idea, email us at the Standard. Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

This photo from the San Juan County Historical Society Archives is totally unidentified. It is likely a mining camp in the San Juans, but the date and location are unknown. If anyone has any idea, email us at the Standard. Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
130 YEARS AGO From the September 23, 1893 edition of the Silverton Standard: POSTOFFICE CLOSES AT IRONTON. The post office at Ironton has been discontinued entirely, and people there must now get their mail at Guston, two miles away.
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