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In the top photo, union men form on the 1000 block of Greene Street to march to the cemetery in June 1908 following the deaths of six miners in a fire at the Gold King Mine at Gladstone. A boys band lined up in front of the miners’ group. In the background can be seen the old Alamo Hotel and Curry’s store building. Photos courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

In the top photo, union men form on the 1000 block of Greene Street to march to the cemetery in June 1908 following the deaths of six miners in a fire at the Gold King Mine at Gladstone. A boys band lined up in front of the miners’ group. In the background can be seen the old Alamo Hotel and Curry’s store building. Photos courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
115 YEARS AGO GOLD KING FIRE, JUNE 1908 From the June 13, 1908 edition of the Silverton Standard & the Miner: Six killed as fumes overcome rescuers Friday night, June 5th, the bad news was telephoned to town shortly after 8 o’clock from Gladstone that the buildings at the Gold King mine were...

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
20 years ago June 13, 2003 An extensive search for a six year old boy who fell into a tributary of South Mineral Creek Wednesday was called off Thursday evening after two days of finding nothing but the boy’s shirt and shoes.
Drunken Hearts playing in the park. Photo by Silverton Summer Sounds

Drunken Hearts playing in the park. Photo by Silverton Summer Sounds

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Night at the Museum and Meet Local Authors June 16, 5-8 pm, at the Mining Heritage Museum. Come tour the museum and meet local authors. Cemetery Work Day June 17 Saturday, June 17th, is the Historical Society’s annual Cemetery Workday. If you want to help spiffy up our Cemetery, show up at 10 am.
Congratulations to the Three New EMT Graduates!

Congratulations to the Three New EMT Graduates!

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Congratulations to the Three New EMT Graduates!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Silverton Medical Rescue is excited to have them join the team this summer. Students from left to right, Jeff Rome, Ash Hershey, and Audrey Rathey. Michael Burton, Cameron Crowell, and (not pictured) Kelly Weakley assisted with teaching the class.
Silverton Medical Rescue EMT and Paramedic going into the field via train. Photo by Silverton Medical Resuce

Silverton Medical Rescue EMT and Paramedic going into the field via train. Photo by Silverton Medical Resuce

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Tragedy on the Upper Animas

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
At approximately 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 10th, Silverton Medical Rescue responded to a Satellite Emergency Notification Device alert on the Animas River near Tenmile Creek. The incident involved a group of eight boaters who were rafting the Upper Animas River from Silverton to Rockwood.
The missing moose crossing sign Photo by Wesley Berg

The missing moose crossing sign Photo by Wesley Berg

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Another Moose Killed and Sign Missing

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Seeing a moose in or around Silverton has become an exciting and frequent experience. Locals have named these beauties, and they hold a sweet spot in our hearts.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 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...
The local museums operated by SJCHS Photo by SJCHS

The local museums operated by SJCHS Photo by SJCHS

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San Juan Historical Society June Events

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The San Juan Country Historical Society is a non-profit that serves the community by preserving the history of our area. The society works to restore its historical properties and has and will help local and federal governments with their preservation projects.
A view of Kendall Mountain Recreation Center and the surrounding land Photo by Visit Silverton

A view of Kendall Mountain Recreation Center and the surrounding land Photo by Visit Silverton

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BLM & Town of Silverton Discuss Land Transfer

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Last Monday evening, June 5th, the Bureau of Land Management Gunnison office’s Megan Mast and the Town of Silverton Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the status of transferring the land around Kendall Mountain Recreation Area to the Town of Silverton.
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