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Anne Chase the Director of the Silverton Housing Authority at the ground breaking ceremony last fall Photo by Critt Kuenning

Anne Chase the Director of the Silverton Housing Authority at the ground breaking ceremony last fall Photo by Critt Kuenning

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A Year Ahead of Schedule, the Town of Silverton is the First Jurisdiction to Fulfill its Proposition 123 Commitment

Submitted By Colorado Governor Jared Polis Office
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that the Town of Silverton is the first local government to fully meet its Proposition 123 commitment.

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Mountain Happenings

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Thursday, January 15, 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.
Elizabeth Stuffings chatting with San Juan County Commisioner Scott Fetchenheir & com-munity member Sue Morris at candidate's night last December photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Elizabeth Stuffings chatting with San Juan County Commisioner Scott Fetchenheir & com-munity member Sue Morris at candidate's night last December photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Town of Silverton Trustees offer Elizabeth Stuffings Town Administrator position

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Town of Silverton Board of Trustees made the announcement at last Monday night’s regular meeting that they have extended a job offer to Elizabeth Stuffings of New Mexico and have entered into a contract negotiation for the Town of Silverton Administrator position with the finalist.
The Silverton Train Depot only has inches of snow in front of it on Sunday January 11th, 2026. photo by DeAnne Gallegos

The Silverton Train Depot only has inches of snow in front of it on Sunday January 11th, 2026. photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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The Silverton Train Depot

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Silverton Train Depot
6th Judicial District Judge Justin Fay, San Juan County Judge Kelly J. Tompkins and the 6th Judical District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire in the San Juan County courtroom for the swearing in of Tompkins photo by DeAnne Gallegos

6th Judicial District Judge Justin Fay, San Juan County Judge Kelly J. Tompkins and the 6th Judical District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire in the San Juan County courtroom for the swearing in of Tompkins photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Governor Polis appoints Silverton’s Kelly J. Tompkins to the San Juan County Court

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Last Wednesday January 7th, Colorado’s 6th Judicial District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire swore in Silverton and San Juan County resident Kelly J. Tompkins as the Colorado 6th Judicial District San Juan County Judge.
San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

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San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
San Miguel Power Association (SMPA), a member- owned electric cooperative serving communities across the Western Slope, has announced the availability of its Temporary Hardship Program for members experiencing economic difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances.
Region 9's new Commercial Loan Officer Ricardo Arrieta Photo by Region 9

Region 9's new Commercial Loan Officer Ricardo Arrieta Photo by Region 9

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Region 9 Economic Development Hires Commercial Loan Officer

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado (Region 9 EDD) welcomes Ricardo Arrieta as their new Commercial Loan Officer. Ricardo has loan experience through his work at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and had a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank in Durango.
Dr. David Brown, an internal medicine doctor, in front of the newly opened San Juan Clinic North La Plata County satellite office photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Dr. David Brown, an internal medicine doctor, in front of the newly opened San Juan Clinic North La Plata County satellite office photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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San Juan Clinic, Formerly Hi-Country Remote, Opens Second Location

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Silverton local doctors, Dr. David Brown and Dr. Yvonne Naughton, opened their medical clinic just a year ago, on the 6th of January 2025, inside the San Juan County Miner’s Hospital, located at 1315 Snowden St in Silverton.
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