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The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
In 2025, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $455,110 - including six unsolicited Core Value grants - to 156 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado, which encompasses Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties.
Marshall Rodriguez at the top of his climb photo by Monica Watton

Marshall Rodriguez at the top of his climb photo by Monica Watton

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
In Old Town San Diego, there is a preserved 1800’s hotel called Colorado House photo by DeAnne Gallegos

In Old Town San Diego, there is a preserved 1800’s hotel called Colorado House photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Preserved 1800’s hotel

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Silverton Standard Newspaper publisher DeAnne Gallegos took a break to celebrate her mom, Margaret Silva Gallegos' birthday in California

Silverton Standard Newspaper publisher DeAnne Gallegos took a break to celebrate her mom, Margaret Silva Gallegos' birthday in California

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Silverton Standard Newspaper

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
15 Years Ago: January 11th, 2011Silverton’s got Idol Talent.And a talent show set for Sunday, Feb. 13, as part of the Snowscape celebration will either prove or disprove that statement. All acts welcome — talent not required. Please call 387- 5857 to sign up to perform.
Tunnels through Snow, Silverton, Winter 1910 Image Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

Tunnels through Snow, Silverton, Winter 1910 Image Courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
From the January 29, 1898 edition of the Silverton Standard: SAN JUAN HERALD FAILS TO PUBLISH.Last week the San Juan Herald office was moved from Greene Street out in the suburbs of the city near the depot where the presses and type were stored away.

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In Brief

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Wednesday, January 28, 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.
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