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Ava Andrade on a street in Ridgway with a smoke filled horizon Photo by Katey Fetch

Ava Andrade on a street in Ridgway with a smoke filled horizon Photo by Katey Fetch

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Smoldering Flames: The Gold Mountain and Elk Fire’s Impact

Katey Fetch
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The mountains outside Ouray and Lake City are charcoal, streaked with patches of green that managed to escape the flames. Along Highway 550, deep channels filled with mud and debris mark where water rushed down the newly formed burn scar.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, August 19, 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.
A bear on its daily visit to the alley by the Shine Photo by Debby Zarkis

A bear on its daily visit to the alley by the Shine Photo by Debby Zarkis

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Bear with Us: 10 Myths about Living with Black Bears

Katey Fetch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
MYTH #1: Bears are active only in the evening and at night.FALSE: Bears can be active for up to 20 hours a day, particularly during hyperphagia, the period when bears begin eating extensively, usually occurring as fall sets in.

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Block Party Open House

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
You are invited to the Anvil Mountain Subdivision Block Party and Anvil Townhome Open House to celebrate the completion of the Anvil Townhomes, welcome the new neighbors, and gather as a community. Free hot dogs, Anvil Townhome home tours, games, and beer for purchase.
Atg Presents: Andy Mathews & Andrea Rossi

Atg Presents: Andy Mathews & Andrea Rossi

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Atg Presents: Andy Mathews & Andrea Rossi

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Hilarious Jokes & Random Absurdities Comedy Show in Silverton, CO Date(s):• August 21 & 22nd 2026 Time(s):• Doors: 7:00PM• Show Start: 7:30PM Cost:• $10 in Advance• $15 at Door Event Pages: • Website:• Ticket Links• Aug 21:• Aug 22: Location:• The Grand Imperial Hotel (Basement/Theatre)• 1219...
Willow Blankenship on her first day of school. Photo by Sterling Blankenship

Willow Blankenship on her first day of school. Photo by Sterling Blankenship

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Willow Blankenship

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Silverton Summer Sounds on Friday night brought friends together, L-R: Cara, Adam, Mike, Corey Ann photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton Summer Sounds on Friday night brought friends together, L-R: Cara, Adam, Mike, Corey Ann photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
August 20, 2015Under the glare of international media scrutiny, Silverton and San Juan County officials are plotting damage- control strategies as concerns mount about the economic impact of the Aug. 5 Gold King Mine spill and its aftermath.
Photo of horseback trip taken by group called the Silverton Walking Club, to the mines on King Solomon Mountain. Party posed with miners and workmen at the North Star - King Solomon Mine above timberline. Several saddled horses in the foreground, including a white one with a man standing amid the horses. Women are posed with the workmen - they are on the left side of the photo. San Juan County Historical Society photo

Photo of horseback trip taken by group called the Silverton Walking Club, to the mines on King Solomon Mountain. Party posed with miners and workmen at the North Star - King Solomon Mine above timberline. Several saddled horses in the foreground, including a white one with a man standing amid the horses. Women are posed with the workmen - they are on the left side of the photo. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
From the August 21, 1880 edition of the La PLata Miner: CORNERSTONE PLACED FOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.The ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the new Congregational Church in Silverton occurred Friday, August 20th, at 2 p.m.
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