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SJC OEM Jim Donovan gave away Go Bags

SJC OEM Jim Donovan gave away Go Bags

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SJC OEM Wildfire Community Meeting Highly Attended

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 21, 2026
This past Monday evening brought out over 80 locals over to Kendall Mountain Community Center and about 25 online watching from home to discuss the San Juan County Wildfire Preparedness Community plan.
(L to R) Ixareli Angeles, Valentina Fierro, Brynn Hamm, Patience Rhoades, Renata Rosales, Sarah Lowrance, Marie Melcher, Jordan Perez, Elliot Barsczc, Liam Joyce, Richard Lowrance, Reid Weller during their recent school trip to San Diego where they interviewed a professional podcaster. (Missing from photo: Alayna Hamm, Vicky Quintana & Alan Alvidrez)

(L to R) Ixareli Angeles, Valentina Fierro, Brynn Hamm, Patience Rhoades, Renata Rosales, Sarah Lowrance, Marie Melcher, Jordan Perez, Elliot Barsczc, Liam Joyce, Richard Lowrance, Reid Weller during their recent school trip to San Diego where they interviewed a professional podcaster. (Missing from photo: Alayna Hamm, Vicky Quintana & Alan Alvidrez)

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Silverton Students Create a Podcast About 1939 Shenandoah-Dives Miner’s Strike

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Fifteen Silverton School students came together to work on a 2nd-semester economics project centered on local history.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Silverton High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony May 21st at 6 pm in the Silverton School GymnasiumHighway 550 Road Closure for Iron Horse Saturday, May 24th from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm the highway from Purgatory Resort to Silverton will be closed for the Iron Horse bike race.
Warm Weather Returns!

Warm Weather Returns!

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Warm Weather Returns!

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
We were mostly in the mid 50's for several weeks and occasional chillier days when we received moisture on back to the end of March.The week before that was the most intense heat wave any of us could possibly remember occurring in our realm so early- ever!

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Silverton High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony May 21st at 6 pm in the Silverton School GymnasiumWhat’s Happening Silverton Webpage What’s Happening Silverton page is live! This is your one-stop spot to see everything going on in town.
Kat Ochabova the graphic desinger, Sarah Moore Exective Director SJDA and Ken Webb Quiet Bear Art photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Kat Ochabova the graphic desinger, Sarah Moore Exective Director SJDA and Ken Webb Quiet Bear Art photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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The Town of Silverton Entryway Signs are UP!

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 14, 2026
On Tuesday, the Town of Silverton Public Works crew and local iron artist Ken Webb installed the new metal entryway sign and removed the old Silverton billboard that was installed in the 1990’s.
San Juan County Office of Emergency Management Will Hold Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting Monday May 18th

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management Will Hold Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting Monday May 18th

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San Juan County Office of Emergency Management Will Hold Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting Monday May 18th

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, May 14, 2026
With drought conditions for all of Colorado being the top topic of discussion in the emergency management world, communities in the Southwest are holding wildfire preparedness events, including San Juan County.
Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonal Adjustment

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Seasonal Adjustment

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
It happens every year. Right about now. Even in a year when we really didn't have a winter. Time and space to relax and live our lives at an off-season pace will soon be a fond memory for many of us up here inside The Wall of Kong.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 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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