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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The San Juan County Historical Society Mining Heritage Center Annual Night at the Museum The San Juan County Historical Society Mining Heritage Center is having its annual Night at the Museum and this year they will also be having several authors attending. the date is Saturday, June 11th, at 5:30.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
140 YEARS AGO May 21, 1882 edition of the (Rico) Dolores News: GOT HIS DOSE. For Which He Has Hunted So Long. “Kid White” of Rico killed near Almargo by Harg. Eskridge.

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Looking Back

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
11 years ago May 19, 2011 Gold mine tour open, museum opens May 28, mill opens ... later The Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour is now open. The Heritage Museum will open on Saturday, May 28. The Mayflower Mill Tou opening will be delayed for several weeks.
The three graduates

The three graduates

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The three graduates

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The three graduates have gone to school together since sixth grade when the Mordecai family moved to Silverton. From left to right Mathew Zimmerman, Harold Rayos (who no longer attends Silverton School), Belen Roof, and Meah Mordecai.
Calvin Davenport/Silverton Standard

Calvin Davenport/Silverton Standard

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MOUNTAIN HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Upcoming • There will be a ceremony honoring veterans and active duty military members and their families at noon this Saturday, 28 May in Silverton’s Memorial Park. The purpose is to recognize and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation on this Memorial Day weekend.
Hwy 550 Closed On

Hwy 550 Closed On

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Hwy 550 Closed On Sat. May 28th From Purgatory To Ouray From 8:30am - 1:30pm

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The annual IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC will be happening on Saturday May 28th, which will close HWY 550 north of Durango. Motorists are urged to leave Durango early if traveling to Silverton or points beyond, since U.S. 550 will be closed between Purgatory Ski Resort and Ouray from 8:30 a.m.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Town of Silverton has online forms! The town of Silverton is happy to announce that we now have online forms to help process applications, lodging fees, parking tickets, taxes, and more!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Seniors Meah Mordecai, Belén Roof, and Mathew Zimmerman will graduate this Thursday evening, marking the end of the school year for Silverton School. Congratulations to these hardworking and dedicated Silvertonians. We all wish you the best in your journeys from here.
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