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Pink And Purple Playful Tropical Event Pool Luau Party Flyer

Pink And Purple Playful Tropical Event Pool Luau Party Flyer

Town of Silverton Snowscape and a New Winter Event Emberglow

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The annual Town of Silverton’s Snowscape weekend will be next week, Friday, January 30th, through Sunday, February 1st.This year’s theme is luau, and the festivities start Friday, January 30th, with a cocktail crawl through downtown and ending in Anesi Park with live music.
Elections happening in Town and County 2026

Elections happening in Town and County 2026

Elections happening in Town and County 2026

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2026 is an election year for both Town of Silverton and San Juan County. There are three Town of Silverton trustee seats up for election this April and petitions are available to run for that seat now.

Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
15 Years ago January 20, 2011San Juan County Sheriff’s Office blotter Jan. 12 — James Snyder, of Santa Barbara, Calif., was issued a citation for speeding; 46 in a 30- mph zone. Alden Cooper, of Norwood, was issued a summons for careless driving and driving under restraint.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
From the January 23, 1897 edition of the Silverton Standard: POWDER HOUSE POSES A DANGER.It is reported that in a long disused powder house up the creek, there are upwards of four tons of old giant powder lying around loose.

In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
We are putting THE back into the name! The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper have been going through the transition phase with new newspaper ownership and assets like phone numbers, domain, website, subscription software, and email addresses.
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