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Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run Map

As a public service to the outdoor enthusiasts in our area, the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run would like to let your listeners and readers know we will be using the following public lands during our event. The dates of our event are Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16.
Photo submitted by The Silverton Creative District The Sugar Thieves

Photo submitted by The Silverton Creative District The Sugar Thieves

Summer Sounds Concert Series Continues this Friday

The Silverton Summer Sounds Music Series continues this Friday, July 14th with a magical, high-altitude evening of music under the stars! Now in its sixth season, Silverton Summer Sounds is a free open-air music series produced by Silverton Creative District and presented by the Town of Silverton.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

From the July 6, 1901 edition of the Silverton Standard: A MINER IS KILLED. A fatal accident occurred at the Gold King mine last night, in which Jean Luciero Segalias, a native of Switzerland, was instantly killed, caused from a cave in in one of the stopes of the mine ...

Looking Back!

25 years ago July 9, 1998 Last Wednesday, July 1, the last car on the fourth train derailed. The fourth train was backing from the wye toward 12th Street when the gondola derailed. The third train was in town and was blocked by the fourth train.
An example of one of the many pockets of wetlands around Silverton Photo by Katey Fetch

An example of one of the many pockets of wetlands around Silverton Photo by Katey Fetch

Wetlands Discussion at Trustee Meeting

Last Monday night’s Town of Silverton Trustee meeting turned into an evening-long discussion about how to protect and preserve the wetlands in the town limits.
Farm Fresh Produce Mon-Friday, 10am-6pm at the Columbine Roadhouse Photo by Emma Schaffrick

Farm Fresh Produce Mon-Friday, 10am-6pm at the Columbine Roadhouse Photo by Emma Schaffrick

In Brief

Baker’s Park Groundbreaking Silverton Singletrack Society is excited to announce that construction will begin on the Baker’s Park Trail System this summer.
The Silverton Parade Photo by Town of Silverton

The Silverton Parade Photo by Town of Silverton

Not Exactly The Pro Leagues…

One of the really sweet things that’s happened so far this summer is the weekly Adult Kick-ball match on Sunday nights in our fair valley. Now the first and foremost thing you need to understand is that this competition isn’t exactly a death-match of epic proportions pitting titans of the sport.
Withering Wind

Withering Wind

Withering Wind!

Wednesday: 33.0 degrees at 7:00 AM, calm and cool beginning. Up canyon wind by late morning taking the heat off of Tuesday period mostly clear with some late afternoon cumulus providing shade a pleasant start! 73.0 degree high Thursday: 31.

Mountain Happenings

Upcoming • The 9318 Collective Upcoming Classes Friday, July 7, 4:30-7:30 (during First Friday Art Walk) Drop In, no RSVP required $20 2nd Annual Collective Cookie Contest Friday July 7, 4:30-7:30 (during First Friday Art Walk) Free -- Come on in and taste our culinary delights and vote for your...