Mountain Happenings

Upcoming • Despite the COVID-19 closures of libraries across Colorado, all Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) clinics are being held as scheduled. Now, instead of clinic patrons coming to your local public library ( which may have limited access), your local library staff will schedule all appointments.

Column From Barbara McLachlan

As I head into my final two years as your House District 59 Representative, I eagerly anticipate the work ahead. Colorado law permits every legislator to present five bills in a committee each year.

Elsa Smith

Elsa Smith, Summer Herout, and Jack Klim at Silverton Mountain. Marc Kloster getting what skiers call a face shot. Silverton Townhall. Skier enjoying the large snow pile on Greene Street.

Dustin Eldridge out on a perfectly snowy day

Dustin Eldridge out on a perfectly snowy day Juniper mountain dog playing in the snow Local feral Tabbie braving the elements. Chairlift at Silverton Mountain.  

Way Back!

111 YEARS AGO From the January 6, 1912, edition of the Silverton Standard: FRED BLACKLER SUFFERS EFFECTS OF FREEZING.

Looking Back

26 years ago January 9, 1997 Both Town Administrator Dave Erickson and County Assessor Judy Zimmerman have acquired luge sleds. Both have apparently reached very high speeds (Erickson on a county road and Zimmerman at the town-owned Kendall Mtn. Rec. Area) ...

We Got SNOW!

The New Year was rung in with round after round of snowstorms! When the snow really begins in the San Juans, which seems to take place during the Holidays in December the last decade, it gets deep fast.

In Brief

Creative District Hosts Open House Attention artists, creatives, and community members - Silverton Creative District wants to hear from you! The group is hosting a Community Open House and discussion to delve into a number of arts-related topics: What is your vision for the arts in Silverton?