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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.

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.

A Golden Mantle in the San Juans captured by author Mary Grizzard

More Important Than They Seem: The Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Mary Grizzard

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

They’re out and about for the season! But these charming little high-country mammals are not just roly-poly chipmunks.

Jeff Davis is a local Silverton Artist that is apart of the Silverton Powerhouse Collective photo by SPC

Silverton Powerhouse Collective Local Artist Spotlight:

Hilary Cable

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Jeff Davis, Silverton DirtbagsQ: What medium do you create with?A: I am known for making totes but also do repairs and other sewing crafts.Q: How did your creative journey start? A: I needed a way to carry all my ski gear to and from the truck for work.

A professor from Ft Lewis gives a presentation on how to utilize AI in your small business photo by DeAnne Gallegos

3rd Annual Silverton Business Summit Had About 70 Attendees

Deanne Gallegos

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The 3rd annual Silverton Business Summit was last Wednesday, April 29th, at the Kendall Mountain Community Center and had about 70 attendees.

The Town of Silverton Public Works crew place and bolt down the new entryway sign poles on Monday photo by John Zarkis

Update on the Silverton Entryway Sign Project

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Town of Silverton’s Public Works crew bolted down the new Silverton entryway sign metal posts to the concrete footers that were poured last week.

Vote Daily

Vote Daily Before May 11 - Let’s Take the Top Spot!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A message from the DSNGRR Team:There’s something special about the sound of a whistle echoing through the mountains. We’re honored to be nominated again for USA TODAY’s 10Best Scenic Train Rides - and with your help, we can take the top spot again this year.