OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

This week we asked the youngest population of Silverton kids, “If you could be any food, what food would you be and why?” and they said: • Talon - Strawberries because I like them so much when it’s warm. • Anyela - Macaroni because I would just walk around like a noodle.

Spring is in the air

Spring is in the air in the San Juan Mountains. Photos Credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce

Bighorn Sheep on Red Mountain

Bighorn Sheep on Red Mountain Pass Photo Credi - Wes Berg

USDA Forest Service to Invest Over $3 Million in Southwest Colorado and the San Juan National Forest

The USDA Forest Service announced last week that the San Juan National Forest will receive over $3 million for restoration work through the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP).

Way Back!

From the April 20, 1901 edition of the Silverton Standard: TOWN COUNCIL ACTS ON WOMEN IN SALOONS. The action of the city council in regard to women frequenting saloons and other reforms, should be sustained and upheld by every citizen desiring the best for Silverton.

SNOW-SHROUDED SHRINE

A light snow falls on the Christ of the Mines Shrine above Silverton on Monday morning, April 16, 2012. Mark Esper/Silverton Standard & the Miner

Looking Back

10 years ago April 19, 2012 Light snow continued to fall Monday morning, April 16 in the aftermath of a mild spring storm that produced 3 inches of snow. 20 years ago April 18, 2002 Silverton’s Knowledge Bowl Team scored again!

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.

Hey perk up

Hey perk up, it’s a beautiful day in Silverton Credit Coffee Bear