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San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad at the 4th of July Parade photo by DeAnne Gallegos

San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad at the 4th of July Parade photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad submits his resignation letter to the San Juan County Board of County Commissioners effective April 1st, 2026

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(This article was from The Silverton Standard and Miner BREAKING NEWS E-Edition of the newspaper from Saturday January 17th with some updated information added. Digital Subscribers ONLY will start to receive Breaking News E-Editions outside of the weekly Thursday printed newspaper.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 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.
Pink And Purple Playful Tropical Event Pool Luau Party Flyer

Pink And Purple Playful Tropical Event Pool Luau Party Flyer

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Town of Silverton Snowscape and a New Winter Event Emberglow

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The annual Town of Silverton’s Snowscape weekend will be next week, Friday, January 30th, through Sunday, February 1st.This year’s theme is luau, and the festivities start Friday, January 30th, with a cocktail crawl through downtown and ending in Anesi Park with live music.
Meah and daughter Katrina Mordecai on a winter outing Photo by Meah Mordecai

Meah and daughter Katrina Mordecai on a winter outing Photo by Meah Mordecai

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Silverton Society

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Elections happening in Town and County 2026

Elections happening in Town and County 2026

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Elections happening in Town and County 2026

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2026 is an election year for both Town of Silverton and San Juan County. There are three Town of Silverton trustee seats up for election this April and petitions are available to run for that seat now.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
15 Years ago January 20, 2011San Juan County Sheriff’s Office blotter Jan. 12 — James Snyder, of Santa Barbara, Calif., was issued a citation for speeding; 46 in a 30- mph zone. Alden Cooper, of Norwood, was issued a summons for careless driving and driving under restraint.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
From the January 23, 1897 edition of the Silverton Standard: POWDER HOUSE POSES A DANGER.It is reported that in a long disused powder house up the creek, there are upwards of four tons of old giant powder lying around loose.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
We are putting THE back into the name! The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper have been going through the transition phase with new newspaper ownership and assets like phone numbers, domain, website, subscription software, and email addresses.
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