Medicare Fraud Hurts Us All

(Pagosa Springs, CO) – Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health.

Locals Celebrate Summer by Running 50 Miles

The San Juan Solstice Run takes place in Lake City, CO, and is 50 miles in length. This year’s course was especially challenging, with traverses across large snow fields and creek crossings with high swift running water. 290 runners began the race, and 211 finished.

Way Back!

70 YEARS AGO From the June 26, 1953 edition of the Silverton Standard & the Miner: SILVERTON AND TELLURIDE GROUPS TO DEDICATE OPHIR PASS ROAD. July 12 will mark the re-opening of the pioneer crossings from Telluride and Ophir to Silverton.

Looking Back!

20 Years Ago June 27, 2003 The curbs and gutters on the west side of Greene Street are now being installed, but construction is moving slower than originally expected. The projected completion date for the project, which begins at 7th street and extends to 11th street, was initially July 17.

William McGuire Sr

Silverton’s 4th of July Celebrations

The Fourth of July falls on a T uesday this year, and a full day of activities is planned. From the parade, to the Ducky Derby, a fun run, flyover, vendors in the park, and big fireworks show after dark.

A pride flag

Mountain Happenings

Upcoming • Kids Library Programs 614 & 6/22 Story time 11 am 6/16 Kids craft Time 1 am 6/20 Pre-K Pals 10:30 am 6/24 lego Time 2pm • Library Events 6/14 Adult Craft Time 4-6 pm 6/23 Adult Writing Group 4-5 pm 6/21 Sewing Club 2-4pm 6/23 Family Movie Night 8 pm • Night at the Museum and Meet...