Candidates for Trustee Seat Presentation

At Monday night’s Town of Silverton Trustee Board meeting, the four interested candidates gave their presentations to potentially fill the vacated trustee seat by Jeff Davis, who resigned this last March.

2023 Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days Conference!

For more than 30 years, the Community Resource Center (CRC) has convened rural leaders and statewide grantmakers as partners in the Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) program, which is a statewide program that brings skill-building, collaborative, and funding opportunities to non-profits and community...

5.8.23 Regular Meeting Recap

3a. Trustee Candidate Presentations and Trustee Q&A; Lindsey Halvorson, Olivia Cella Edwards, David Singer, Gary Davis The candidates gave a five-minute introduction and Trustees followed up with questions. Trustees will appoint a candidate at a Special Meeting on Monday, May 15th at 7pm. 4a.

Train owner

Train owner Al Harper with his sons John and Jim Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

What Weighs Less Than a Sheet of Paper & Flies?

Let’s ignore insects for the present. What I’m asking about can hover, elevate straight up or down, go backwards and yes, even fly upside down. You’re right- it’s a hummingbird. These guys-who are the smallest of birds- can come in at half the weight of a sheet of paper (approximately 2 grams).

Silverton kid

Silverton kid Ava Andrade on her first train ride 

Looking Back!

20 years ago May 9, 2003 The San Juan County Historical Society has truly entered the digital age. The organization now has its own website.

Way Back!

140 YEARS AGO From the May 12, 1883 edition of the Silverton Democrat: WYATT EARP WORKING AT THE ARLINGTON.