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County Looks to put Tourism Tax on Ballot

Written By: Silverton Standard Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
At the last San Juan County Commissioners meeting July 13th, they commissioners discussed the ballot language for the November ballot. Colorado House Bill1117 was signed into law by Governor Polis after passing the Colorado legislature with bipartisan support in March 2022.

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Newspaper Publisher Arrived Soon after Town was Platted

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On June 19, 1875, a young man named John R. Curry walked into Howardsville and announced his intention to start a newspaper. Although residents of the former county seat encouraged him to do it there, he opted to travel a little further to Silverton.
In 2017, the 1830 Hoe Cylinder press was removed from the former home of the Silverton Standard on Greene Street and taken to the museum for display. The press had been in the building since 1950 when it was moved there by then Standard publisher Ross Beaber and was still in use at that time. Many other facts about the press remain an unsolved mystery.

In 2017, the 1830 Hoe Cylinder press was removed from the former home of the Silverton Standard on Greene Street and taken to the museum for display. The press had been in the building since 1950 when it was moved there by then Standard publisher Ross Beaber and was still in use at that time. Many other facts about the press remain an unsolved mystery.

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The Society’s Mysterious Hoe Cylinder Press

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
In the old west, as elsewhere in the country, newspapers were often the fabric of the community. In addition to publishing the periodical newspaper, the shops that produced that paper were usually the only source of commercial printing for the small communities they served.
This photograph from the south shows the completed work on the building including the new handicap entrance and ramp on the Bluff Street end of the building.

This photograph from the south shows the completed work on the building including the new handicap entrance and ramp on the Bluff Street end of the building.

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Multi-year Restoration of Historic Miner’s Union Hospital Complete

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The San Juan County Commissioners are glad to announce that the comprehensive restoration of Silverton’s Miner’s Union Hospital was completed this year! The hospital building, constructed in 1907 at a cost of $38,000 is a contributing structure within Silverton’s National Historic Landmark district.
Silverton pioneer Francis Snowden, posed in front of his Silverton cabin, said to the first in town. His family was one of many benefiting from the contents of the Nossaman Archives this past year.

Silverton pioneer Francis Snowden, posed in front of his Silverton cabin, said to the first in town. His family was one of many benefiting from the contents of the Nossaman Archives this past year.

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Nossaman Archive Continues Active, Important Society Role

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Highlights of the past year: We received a donation of beautiful portraits of the Stoiber Family members (Silver Lake Mill). We love receiving donations of pictures. They tell us more of the story of Silverton.

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Hardrocker Holiday Needs You!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Greetings to all! On behalf of the Hardrocker’s Holiday’s Committee, 2022 we would like to thank all of our Sponsor’s, Donor’s and Parton’s for your financial support of our Mining Competitions over the last forty seven years! Your past and future Donations are appreciated!

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IN BRIEF

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Celebration of Life for Jerry Crawford There will be a Celebration of Life gathering at the Grand Imperial Banquet Room in Silverton on Saturday, July 23rd between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to stop by to share in this celebration of Jerry’s life.
Left to right. Meghan Hicks, Hannah Green, Amanda Grimes. Photo Credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce

Left to right. Meghan Hicks, Hannah Green, Amanda Grimes. Photo Credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce

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Locals and Women Shine at Hardrock

Deanne Gallegos For @visitsilverton
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
This year’s Hardrock 100 Endurance Run had the deepest field of competitive athletes compared to any previous year according to Run Director Dale Garland. Kilian Jornet, who resides in Norway and last ran Hardrock five years ago, broke the overall course record coming in at 21 hours and 36 minutes.
Hello Silverton Friends!

Hello Silverton Friends!

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Hello Silverton Friends!

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Silverton Family Learning Center (SFLC) would like to share some details and an update about the Silverton Raffle and our program. But first, the SFLC Board of Directors (BoD) and Executive Director (ED) would like to offer a HUGE thank you to local businesses for helping us promote this fundraiser.
Loving Life!

Loving Life!

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Loving Life!

Freddie Canfield
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Wednesday- 49.2 degrees at 7am. Thick fog barely above the valley floor. Clearing off followed by early shower activity. Temperatures in the 50’s. 67.8 degree high. Thursday- 35.9 degrees, calm, close to clear then billowing and darting clouds. Rain with some nice afternoon chill.
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