In Brief

Community Potluck to Celebrate the Adoption of the Compass Project Master Plan Celebrate the adoption of the Compass Project Master Plan on Thursday Oct 20th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Kendall Mountain Recreation Center!

Where They Stand:

On Tuesday, October 4th, the Silverton Standard and the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a question-and-answer session for the candidates running for the District 3 San Juan County Commissioner position.

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.

Looking Back

10 years ago October 11, 2002 Bill Alsup is Silverton’s 2002 Citizen of the Year. The honor was bestowed upon Alsup at the October 5 Chamber of Commerce dinner. 15 years ago Oct. 16, 1997 Congratulations to the newly wedded Pat Swonger and Amy Swonger.

Way Back!

From the Oct. 11, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: POWER COMPANY SHOULD TURN ON LIGHTS SOONER. The Silverton Electric Light and Power Co. should remember that the evenings are getting short here and have their lights turned on a little earlier.

Structure Fire Destroys Local Business and Home

Silverton - San Juan County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Silverton Square Café at 220 East 12th street at 3:30am on Wednesday, October 5th.

In Brief

12th Annual Silverton Family Learning Center Silent Auction Benefiting Silverton’s Youngest Learners to be Held on October 15th. This year the silent auction will be on October 15 at Kendall Mountain Lodge from 5:30-8:30.