Silverton Grocery’s New Customer Appreciation Program

If you haven’t noticed yet, Silverton Grocery has a new customer appreciation program in their store. In each aisle you will notice bright yellow tags under products from housewares, crackers, cereals canned goods to dairy items with a promotional price tag.

Commissioners Discuss Dust Control Plan

At last Monday’s San Juan County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners discussed a plan for dust control on the county roads for the summer of 2023.

Silverton Chamber announces the Next Year’s Board

DeAnne Gallegos, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, just announced the results of the chamber board elections and congratulated Jen Brill, owner of Silverton Mountain, and Bill Walko, owner of Natalia’s Restaurant, for retaining their seats on the board, while welcoming Holly...

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.

Save Silverton’s Wetlands? Clearing Up Debate Over Town’s Natural Resource

On Tuesday, October 18th, Sandra Campuzano addressed the Town of Silverton Planning Committee regarding the construction of two homes near a wetland within Silverton’s city limits.

San Juan County completes Community Health Assessment to identify top health priorities for residents

San Juan County Public Health Service recently completed a Community Health Assessment to identify the top health priorities and concerns for San Juan County residents. The last assessment was done in 2015.

Looking Back

20 years ago Nov. 8, 2012 Ernie Kuhlman will once again be a San Juan county commissioner. Electors on Nov. 5 chose Kuhlman over the incumbent,Chris Smith, by a margin of 20 votes. 25 years ago Nov. 6, 1997 Silverton voters faced only one issue on the ballot this year.

Way Back!

From the November 10, 1900 edition of the Silverton Standard: ELECTION RESULTS IN A FEW FIGHTS. Only a few fights marred the symmetry of Silverton’s election.

Ballots are in! San Juan County November 8th General Election Results

On November 8th, 2022, San Juan County counted ballots and tallied votes for several key seats in local, state, and federal governments.

In Brief

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November, 24th. 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at Kendall Mountain Community Center. Turkey and all the fixings will be provided. Guests may contribute with a side dish or dessert. Sponsored by St Patrick’s Altar Society with Patty Dailey and Fred Fasching as hosts.