Train Seizes Operation Again Temporarily

On Saturday June 11th, the Silverton Chamber of Commerce sent out communications that the DSNGRR would not run operations to Silverton on Sunday June 11th and Monday June 12th due to the San Juan National Forest office’s Industrial Fire Precaution Levels.

Sweet Silverton Summer

Wednesday-27.5 degrees and calm and beautiful beginning for June! With a comfortable cool breeze by mid-morning and 68.1. Thursday-26.6 degrees with a still and cloudless morning. There was a cool up canyon breeze with increasing cumulus clouds and plenty of sun. 69.8 Friday-28.2, clear and calm.

MOUNTAIN HAPPENINGS

Upcoming • Colorado Department of Health will be having a Food Handler safety class on Monday June 6th in the SJDA Co-work shared space located in the basement of the Grand Imperial Hotel. Spanish class from 8:30-10:00am and an English class from 5:00- 6:30pm.

Blair Street Road Closure

The 1100 Block of Blair Street will be closed between the intersection of 11th and 12th Streets from Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 5pm until Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 6:30pm.

A breeding male

A breeding male Dusky Grouse with its bright eye comb and purple are sacs that it uses to court females Photo Cred Wes Berg

What is your PLAN if you must evacuate for a wildfire?

Colorado could see the worst fire season in the state’s history this wildfire season. It is important to be prepared in the event of an emergency of any kind. There have been active fires since May in La Plata, Archuleta, Ouray, and Montrose Counties.

Mother of the Colorado Trail

It is estimated that more than 500 people complete the Colorado trail each year. But what exactly is the Colorado Trail and where does it go? The Colorado Trail, nicknamed the CT, is a unique trail that slices right through San Juan County.

Way Back!

From the June 9, 1900 edition of the Silverton Standard: GROUND BROKEN FOR MINERS UNION HALL Ground upon which the two story brick building, corner of Eleventh and Greene streets, will be built by the Miners’ Union Lodge No. 26, was commenced to be broken this week.

Looking Back

70 YEARS AGO From the June 6, 1952 edition of the Silverton Standard & the Miner: DURANGO NEWSPAPER SOLD. The Durango News and the Durango Herald Democrat were sold this week to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ballantine, Jr., of Minneapolis, Minn. The new owners will continue to operate both newspapers.

IN BRIEF

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Silverton Creative District is looking for volunteers to help out at our events this summer! Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon and evening shifts at the Silverton Arts Festival (June 17, 18 & 19) and Silverton Summer Sounds (June 17, July 15, August 19 & September 16).