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Harley store building on Greene St being painted before summer season

Harley store building on Greene St being painted before summer season

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Starting to Feel Like the Summer Season

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, April 30, 2026
It is starting to feel like summer around here, even though we are having some typical April snow showers.Familiar faces are popping up around town, shop windows are being covered up with brown paper so shopkeepers can clean, redo, and set up their stores, and restaurants are doing the same.
Longtime local Barbara Renowden’s 80th birthday party was held at the Kendall Mountain Community Center photo by Rose and Larry Raab

Longtime local Barbara Renowden’s 80th birthday party was held at the Kendall Mountain Community Center photo by Rose and Larry Raab

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Local kids skateboarding on the blacktop before the storm
A new Silverton dog resident, Rigby Goranson, aka “Rig Beans, Big Rig, Riggles, or Wibs,” enjoys her newly built home in Silverton during the cold snap by lying on her sheepskin. It’s a dog’s life for sure around here Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

A new Silverton dog resident, Rigby Goranson, aka “Rig Beans, Big Rig, Riggles, or Wibs,” enjoys her newly built home in Silverton during the cold snap by lying on her sheepskin. It’s a dog’s life for sure around here Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Looking Back!

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
25 years ago April 26, 2001Will the town of Silverton take crap from the railroad? Quite possibly. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has asked the town if it can pump its “honey wagon” — that’s a cutesy tourist term for a rolling latrine — in the town’s sewer system.
105 years ago: School’s (almost out) for Summer April 1921- Silverton High School

105 years ago: School’s (almost out) for Summer April 1921- Silverton High School

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Way Back!

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
From the April 24 1880 edition of La Plata Miner BREWERY ON TAP FOR SILVERTON.Mr. W.J. Mulholland has purchased in Chicago, and has now on the road a complete outfit for a first-class brewery in Silverton.

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In Brief

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
What’s Happening Silverton WebpageWhat’s Happening Silverton page is live! This is your one-stop spot to see everything going on in town.From live music to taco nights and local happenings! Got something to share? Submit your event for free, or boost it with a premium promotion for even more reach.
Former Mayor Dayna Kranker and current Mayor Jim Harper at the Miner’s basketball game in the fall

Former Mayor Dayna Kranker and current Mayor Jim Harper at the Miner’s basketball game in the fall

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Silverton’s Town Trustees Chose Jim Harper as the New Mayor

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, April 30, 2026
At last Monday night’s Town of Silverton Board of Trustees regular meeting, the board discussed the vacancy of the mayor’s seat and decided unanimously to move pro-tem mayor Jim Harper into the mayor’s seat to serve out former mayor Dayna Kranker’s term until the next election in April 2028.
Regional News Roundup

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Regional News Roundup

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A Spring Begins To Take Flight Across The Western Slope, Towns From Silverton To Telluride Are Getting Ready For Tourists, While Concerns About Drought And Wildfire Are Prominent As We Head Into Summer.Despite Intermittent Spring Storms, Officials Continue To Monitor The Persistent Drought.
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