What’s Blooming Silverton: Wildflowers of Silverton and San Juan County

The Rocky Mountain columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) holds not only botanical significance but also historical and medicinal importance. This captivating perennial flower, native to the Rocky Mountains, has played a role in the cultural heritage of the region.

Raelen Barr sells fresh produce at the Columbine Roadhouse M-F

The wonder of summer

Looking Back!

20 Years Ago July 25, 2003 One hundred and eighty-two runners registered for this year’s Kendall Mountain Run and Galen Burrell ran away with the win — although he didn’t come near breaking the old record on the slopes of Silverton’s landmark peak.

Way Back!

Sunday night a free fight on the “go as you please” or’er occurred within the sacred precincts of John Dalla’s beer hall of so vigorous a nature as to elicit the sincere admiration of all who were out of range.

In Brief

For the months of August and September, get yourself a ½ price yearlong subscription to the Silverton Standard. Subscribe to the new Premium level and get a limited-edition metal print with your purchase. Now is also a great time to gift a subscription to a friend!

Takes a Village to Run a Small Town Newspaper

It takes many people to get the weekly Silverton Standard newspaper out every Thursday, and the moment they get stuffed into the newspaper bins, labeled, stamped, mailed out, and show up in your email, the production cycle starts again.

A Need for Affordable Housing and Year-Round Economy

In April, San Juan Development Association (SJDA) facilitated an economic and community survey to learn about how local businesses had been affected over the last few years and other topics such as housing, workforce, and user groups.

Mountain Happenings

Upcoming • Block Printing Saturday, July 29, 1-4pm Drop In, no RSVP required $10/individual $5 for each additional group member Ongoing • Community Zumba dance fitness class Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Location: on the basketball court or in the school gym during inclement weather Open to...