Local charged for bridge vandalism

Wade Andrus Christensen, a Silverton local was charged with 2nd degree criminal tampering by the San Juan County Sheriff on June 3rd, 2022, for vandalizing the newly constructed small wooden trail bridge on the rainbow trail that runs parallel to Highway 550 North of Silverton.

Way Back!

From the May 30, 1891 edition of the Silverton Standard: ARSON SUSPECTED IN THEATRE BLAZE. On Wednesday morning between four and five o’clock the fire bell awoke the town from its slumbers.

Looking Back

10 years Ago May 31, 2012 Mary L. Andersen dies; she was county clerk Mary L. Andersen, who served as San Juan County Clerk and Recorder for many years, passed away May 16, 2012. Mary was born and lived in Silverton until her retirement from public service.

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.

Dominguez And Escalante In Search Of “The Bearded Utes” Of Teguayo (Part 4) –The Perfidy Of Andres Muniz

Upon arriving at the south bank of “El Rio de San Xavier” (Gunnison River, west of modern Delta) on August 28, 1776 the Dominguez Escalante Expedition was a mere sixty miles from the natural ford of “El Rio Tizon” (Colorado River at modern Grand Junction) via a very obvious natural gateway between...

Dora the Baby Moose

Moose give birth in late May or early June in the San Juans, so I have been watching for pregnant cows and checking areas where moose have previously given birth.

SJCPH is seeing a sharp spike in positive Covid-19 cases after Memorial Day Weekend

Silverton, CO: SJCPH is currently seeing a sharp increase in positive Covid-19 cases in Silverton amongst locals over the holiday weekend. Public health detected 5 positive cases today and have received reports of 6 more positive home tests.

First Friday Art Walk Starts This Friday

Great art isn’t found just in museums or metropolitan areas. All over Silverton, you’ll find original art, creative workspaces and glimpses of this community’s unique mountain heritage.

May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Recap

VERO Presentation to offer Fiber Internet Service in Silverton • Informational Only Economic Update from the Chamber of Commerce • Informational Only Contract review and discussion with 4th of July Association • The contract was mutually terminated with 6 yahs and 1 recusal.

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day Weekend was packed with Veteran Celebration events. The Ironhorse Bicycle Classic Race once again partnered with the Al Harper of the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train to bring Veterans and Gold Star Families up on the Train to Silverton.