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Silverton Flying Dog Sled Races were held up at Molas Lake this past weekend, and the sled dogs were all smiles photo by Howie Stern

Silverton Flying Dog Sled Races were held up at Molas Lake this past weekend, and the sled dogs were all smiles photo by Howie Stern

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Flying Dog Sled Races

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
From the February 8, 1884 edition of the (Ouray) Solid Muldoon: MAN FROZEN OUT WITH A COLD DECK. During the cold snap a Silverton man was frozen out of a game of centante [sp] with a cold deck. Terrible climate they have over the hill. Courtesy of Standard and Miner

From the February 8, 1884 edition of the (Ouray) Solid Muldoon: MAN FROZEN OUT WITH A COLD DECK. During the cold snap a Silverton man was frozen out of a game of centante [sp] with a cold deck. Terrible climate they have over the hill. Courtesy of Standard and Miner

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
We are a little late with our New Year’s edition and will come out printed in red ink next week. We have received orders for eight extra copies from Missouri and other countries. The picture of the editor, myself, will appear on the front page with full-grown whiskers and a red necktie.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
40 years ago February 6, 1986Bill Jones, proprietor of Root and Norton Assayers in Silverton, was named to the Silverton Chamber of Commerce board of directors Monday night. Jones, who has served on the board in the past, replaces Elijah Campis, who resigned.
Public works crew started moving snow on Tuesday to make the Skijoring course photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Public works crew started moving snow on Tuesday to make the Skijoring course photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Old Man Winter Has Been a No Show So Far

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Old Man Winter has not arrived in Silverton or the San Juan Mountain range and only made a minor show in December of 2025.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper Newsstand Edition Price Increase The price of The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper PRINT EDITION that is found in the newspaper kiosks around town will go up to $1.00 (4 quarters) from the 50 cents it has been for decades.
SNOW?

SNOW?

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SNOW?

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
That is the real question. None of us have the answer. We can make assumptions. We can play pretend. However, being the weather guy up here in the high San Juans is consistently humbling.Because Freddie can always hope for snow- which I do mightily.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days a week (closed during yoga class).Please reach out to move. silverton@gmail.com. if you would like to join the Silverton’s community gym space.
About 90 locals attended the Emberglow feast photo by DeAnne Gallegos

About 90 locals attended the Emberglow feast photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Emberglow Focused on Community

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The first annual Emberglow went off without a hitch and brought out a diverse cross-section of the Silverton community. Holly Huebner, the event organizer, said, “The first Emberglow was pure magic! Better than I could have ever expected.
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