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Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

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Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

Submitted By Colorado
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
After completing this year’s annual classification flights, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) saw elk in the Bears Ears (E-2) and White River (E-6) areas returning to the population objective range for the first time since the severe winter of 2022-23.
Library Corner

Library Corner

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Library Corner

Misti Anderson, Library Director
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
One of the things I love most about libraries is that they evolve to meet the needs of the community. Sometimes that means books, sometimes it means programs— and sometimes it means something a little different.
Betsy Barney at 5 years old. She grew up skiing on our local Kendall Mountain Ski Area photo by Salley Barney

Betsy Barney at 5 years old. She grew up skiing on our local Kendall Mountain Ski Area photo by Salley Barney

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Kendall Mountain Ski Area’s Hometown Skier

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Our own Silverton local Kendall Mountain Ski Area’s hometown skier, Betsy Barney (age 11), competed in the Colorado U12 Championship giant slalom and slalom races March 14 & 15 at Powderhorn Ski Area just outside Grand Junction.
(L-R) Charla Bingel Andreatta, Patty Bingel, Sue Bingel Sanders, and Mark Irsik at Patti’s retirement party at the Alpine Tavern photo by Charla Bingel Andreatta

(L-R) Charla Bingel Andreatta, Patty Bingel, Sue Bingel Sanders, and Mark Irsik at Patti’s retirement party at the Alpine Tavern photo by Charla Bingel Andreatta

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
15 Years ago Police Blotter:March 26 — A suspicious vehicle was reported; all was OK when the officer arrived. Three warnings were issued for illegal left turns.Otto Mears Monument undergoing restoration The Otto Mears Monument that has been at Bear Creek Falls along U.S.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
From the March 28, 1884 edition of the (Ouray) Solid Muldoon: SILVERTON HILLS STREWN WITH FROZEN GROUND HOGS.The hills around Silverton are strewn with frozen ground hogs.
Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

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Spring Ski Season Ends Early

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Although Silverton Mountain opened for their annual unguided ski season on March 17th, they announced the early closure of the ski area due to low snowpack last week. Unguided season lasted only two weeks this year and the Brewski event was their closing day celebration.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper print edition in the newsstands around town price will increase to $1.00 The price of The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper PRINT EDITION that is found in the newspaper kiosks around town will go up to $1.
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