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Photo by SMR Team Vestal Peak Search for Daniel Lamthatch

Photo by SMR Team Vestal Peak Search for Daniel Lamthatch

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Missing Hiker Daniel Lamthach’s Family Visits with SMR Team

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Last summer, in mid-July of 2022, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a missing ultra- runner named Daniel Lamthach. The sheriff mobilized Silverton Medical Rescue (SMR) to initiate a search for the overdue runner.
Photo by Wesley Berg The happy healthy male calf

Photo by Wesley Berg The happy healthy male calf

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New Moose and Other San Juan Babies

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Spring is here (ish). Though it did snow on Saturday, June 17, we can say spring has finally come to the San Juans, maybe even summer. What are the tell-tale signs? Lots of cuteness! Most mountain animals have their babies in the spring or early summer.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Charley Rew is the proudest man in Silverton since his bus came up from Durango, where he sent it to have it overhauled and painted. On one side of the bus is a beautiful view of the Silverton Railroad taken from near the Yankee Girl lake. The other side has a view of Molas lakes as it should be.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
25 years ago June 18, 1998 Last Thursday’s meeting to discuss a master plan for Kendall Mountain Recreation Area was poorly attended but important. The critical issue is the location of the new building.

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In Brief

Fourth Of July In Silverton
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The parade theme is “Everything Patriotic – Favorite 4th of July Memories.” Visit social pages for more info, and stay tuned for the full schedule in next week’s Silverton Standard.
Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Mike Maxfield standing by his new Jeep.

Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Mike Maxfield standing by his new Jeep.

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Mike Maxfield Retires After 20 Years!

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Mike Maxfield officially retired from the San Juan County Roads and Bridge crew this February 2023 after 20 years of service. At their last meeting, the San Juan County Commissioners acknowledged all the years of service Mike Maxfield gave by reading and adopting Resolution 2023-03.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Upcoming • Kids Library Programs 6/13 & 6/29 Read-a-Thon 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 6/13 Free Yoga at Library 9-10 am 6/14 Adult Craft Time 4-6 pm 6/23 Adult Writing Group 4-5 pm 6/21 Sewing Club 2-4pm 6/23...
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