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Longtime local Barbara Renowden’s 80th birthday party was held at the Kendall Mountain Community Center photo by Rose and Larry Raab

Longtime local Barbara Renowden’s 80th birthday party was held at the Kendall Mountain Community Center photo by Rose and Larry Raab

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Local kids skateboarding on the blacktop before the storm
A new Silverton dog resident, Rigby Goranson, aka “Rig Beans, Big Rig, Riggles, or Wibs,” enjoys her newly built home in Silverton during the cold snap by lying on her sheepskin. It’s a dog’s life for sure around here Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

A new Silverton dog resident, Rigby Goranson, aka “Rig Beans, Big Rig, Riggles, or Wibs,” enjoys her newly built home in Silverton during the cold snap by lying on her sheepskin. It’s a dog’s life for sure around here Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Looking Back!

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
25 years ago April 26, 2001Will the town of Silverton take crap from the railroad? Quite possibly.
105 years ago: School’s (almost out) for Summer April 1921- Silverton High School

105 years ago: School’s (almost out) for Summer April 1921- Silverton High School

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Way Back!

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
From the April 24 1880 edition of La Plata Miner BREWERY ON TAP FOR SILVERTON.Mr. W.J. Mulholland has purchased in Chicago, and has now on the road a complete outfit for a first-class brewery in Silverton.
CBCA Director Christin Crampton Day - Lisa Branner - CBCA Board Chair Nancy Walsh - Photo Credit Amanda Tipton Photography

CBCA Director Christin Crampton Day - Lisa Branner - CBCA Board Chair Nancy Walsh - Photo Credit Amanda Tipton Photography

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Silverton Creative District's Lisa Branner Recognized with State Leadership Award

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Silverton Creative District’s Executive Director Lisa Branner has been named the 2026 Next Wave Leadership Award winner by the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) last week in Denver, Colorado.According to the SCD press release, “Branner received the award on April 21 at CBCA’s...

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In Brief

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
What’s Happening Silverton WebpageWhat’s Happening Silverton page is live! This is your one-stop spot to see everything going on in town.From live music to taco nights and local happenings! Got something to share? Submit your event for free, or boost it with a premium promotion for even more reach.
Former Mayor Dayna Kranker and current Mayor Jim Harper at the Miner’s basketball game in the fall

Former Mayor Dayna Kranker and current Mayor Jim Harper at the Miner’s basketball game in the fall

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Silverton’s Town Trustees Chose Jim Harper as the New Mayor

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, April 30, 2026
At last Monday night’s Town of Silverton Board of Trustees regular meeting, the board discussed the vacancy of the mayor’s seat and decided unanimously to move pro-tem mayor Jim Harper into the mayor’s seat to serve out former mayor Dayna Kranker’s term until the next election in April 2028.The...
Regional News Roundup

Regional News Roundup

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A Spring Begins To Take Flight Across The Western Slope, Towns From Silverton To Telluride Are Getting Ready For Tourists, While Concerns About Drought And Wildfire Are Prominent As We Head Into Summer.Despite Intermittent Spring Storms, Officials Continue To Monitor The Persistent Drought.
Point/Counterpoint

Point/Counterpoint

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Point/Counterpoint

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Day/night. Warm/cold.Dry/wet. Loud/quiet. Busy/ still. Active/relaxed. Yang/yin.Learning to create balance between all of life's opposites.Essentially, this has always been our challenge since time began. Learning to respond appropriately rather than react consequently.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, April 22, 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.• Free Exercise ClassesMonday 6 pm Zumba (gym) Tuesday 7:00 pm...
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