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Kim, Griff, Talon and Cliff Pinto. Photo by Kim Medved

Kim, Griff, Talon and Cliff Pinto. Photo by Kim Medved

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News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Wednesday- 4.6 degrees at 7:00 AM, calm and clear except for a couple of small mids. 1.2 degrees at 8:00 AM. more clouds during the afternoon with trees dancing! Wind out of the northwest. 35.4 degree high Thursday-1.2 degrees carryover from Wednesday morning. 17.
Taste testing at the Chili Cook Off. Photo by Wendy Polly

Taste testing at the Chili Cook Off. Photo by Wendy Polly

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Powerhouse Chili Cook Off

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Silverton Powerhouse Collective hosted a Solstice bonfire and chili cookoff to celebrate the passing of the year’s darkest night. Silverton locals brought out their best chili recipes and enjoyed tasting each other’s creations.
Mountain Happenings

Mountain Happenings

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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.
Leaving 2022 Behind Us

Leaving 2022 Behind Us

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Leaving 2022 Behind Us

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
2 022 came in fast, strong, and is now already leaving us…The last few years, well, let’s be honest, since 2020, things just got weird. Covid came in like a lion and completely changed all our lives forever in many different ways, psychologically, emotionally, and sometimes physically.
Trail workers in Bakers Park Photo by Silverton Single Track Society

Trail workers in Bakers Park Photo by Silverton Single Track Society

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Baker’s Park Update

Silverton Single Track Society
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
■ This summer Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) funded a 2-week visit from the Southwest Conservation Corps to start clearing the trail corridor for Baker’s Park.
SJDA in Review

SJDA in Review

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SJDA in Review

■ By Beth Kremer
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
As the year comes to an end, I’d like to give you an update on what San Juan Development Association (SJDA) has been up to.
Santa Skis at Kendall. The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department members dropped by to say to kids and Santa as they skied at Kendall Mountain Ski Area on Christmas Eve. DeAnne Gallegos circa 2012

Santa Skis at Kendall. The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department members dropped by to say to kids and Santa as they skied at Kendall Mountain Ski Area on Christmas Eve. DeAnne Gallegos circa 2012

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Looking Back

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
20 years ago December 24, 2002 “The backroom politics of special interests and cronyism” amongst the Silverton Town Board of Trustees are being alleged and condemned in a petition currently circulating around town.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
From the December 27, 1884 edition of the (Rico) Dolores News: OPHIR PASS CLOSED; MAIL CARRIER’S BODY IS STILL LOST. The pass between Ophir and Silverton (one of the highest in the country) is already closed by snow, and mail for the Ophir country goes by way of Montrose.
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