Of Course, the Change is Happening

It’s a total misnomer to think that because the valley where Silverton sits happens to be a 6½ hour drive from Denver to the other end of the state, and requires one to hold their bladder for extended periods of time, therefore, the place isn’t affected by the ravages of global warming.

Silverton Local goes solo into the Canyon

On Sunday, April 10th I stood barefoot in the cold water of the Colorado River at Pearce Ferry looking back upstream. After nearly six weeks of hiking I had finally arrived at the end…the end of the Grand Canyon.

San Juan County Public Health is encouraging locals to get their Covid-19 booster shot before the busy summer season starts

San Juan County Public Health will continue Booster Clinics at the Public Health Office Tuesday, April 26th by appointment so give them a call at 970 387-0242.

San Juan Mountain Spring Days

San Juan Mountain Spring Days Credit: Silverton Chamber of Commerce

Community Builder Compass Project is in its final phase towards creating the first draft of the Silverton Master Plan

Community Builders was here in town last week holding daily community engagement opportunities in this final phase of the Silverton Compass Project.

Way Back!

From the April 10, 1908 edition of the Silverton Weekly Miner: A CLEAN SWEEP FOR DEMOCRATS. The election Tuesday was one of the most spirited contests that has been held in Silverton for a long time. The registration was heavy, the four precincts showing a total of almost 1999 ...

Looking Back

20 years ago April 10, 2002 Scott Pense, David Fiddler and Mike Maxfield were elected to four-year terms on the Town Board on the first Tuesday in April. Pense received 166 votes, Fiddler 163, and 129 for Maxfield. A total of 287 citizens cast their ballots.

Wesley Edward & Beckham Scott

It is time to celebrate! Please join us in welcoming two new, and adorably perfect, Silvertonians to the community. Megan and Calvin Davenport brought the newest set of #Silvertwins into the world last week.

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.