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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
15 Years ago Police Blotter:March 26 — A suspicious vehicle was reported; all was OK when the officer arrived. Three warnings were issued for illegal left turns.Otto Mears Monument undergoing restoration The Otto Mears Monument that has been at Bear Creek Falls along U.S.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
From the March 28, 1884 edition of the (Ouray) Solid Muldoon: SILVERTON HILLS STREWN WITH FROZEN GROUND HOGS.The hills around Silverton are strewn with frozen ground hogs.
Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

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Spring Ski Season Ends Early

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Although Silverton Mountain opened for their annual unguided ski season on March 17th, they announced the early closure of the ski area due to low snowpack last week. Unguided season lasted only two weeks this year and the Brewski event was their closing day celebration.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper print edition in the newsstands around town price will increase to $1.00 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.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 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.
Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in

Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in

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Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in Spain

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When her original competition plans got derailed due to an event cancellation, women’s ultrarunning legend and 2026 Hardrock Hundred entrant, Courtney Dauwalter (Leadville, CO), traded the challenge of volcanic trails in Tenerife, Spain for the vineyards of Tuscany and came away with a victory at...
Destination Silverton 2026

Destination Silverton 2026

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Destination Silverton 2026

Silverton Standard Team
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
We’re excited to share that Destination Silverton: Summer 2026 is officially in the works, and we’d love to feature you and your business in this year’s issue.
Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

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Baker's Park Remains Closed Until May 1

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Silverton Singletrack Society reminds the community that the Baker’s Park trail system remains closed through April 30 in accordance with seasonal wildlife protections established by the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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