The crescent moon coming out of a new moon this week, peaking over Anvil mountain with a bright star nearby photo by DeAnne Gallegos
The crescent moon
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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A light snow falls on the Christ of the Mines Shrine above Silverton on Monday morning, April 16, 2012. Photo: Mark Esper/Silverton Standard & the Miner files.
Way Back!
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From the April 20, 1901 edition of the Silverton Standard: TOWN COUNCIL ACTS ON WOMEN IN SALOONS.The action of the city council in regard to women frequenting saloons and other reforms, should be sustained and upheld by every citizen desiring the best for Silverton.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Looking Back!
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14 Years Ago April 19, 2012Standard’s historical marker to be dedicated on Saturday, May 5 The historical marker for the Silverton Standard & the Miner, the oldest continually operated newspaper on the Western Slope of Colorado, will be dedicated in Silverton on Saturday, May 5.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
H.H. Smith's great granddaughter Susan Haupert sits in the current Silverton Standard's office and catches up on some recent newspapers photo by DeAnne Gallegos
Harry Hatcher Smith, the founder of the Silverton Standard Great-Granddaughter visits Silverton
Deanne Gallegos
This past week I had a chance meet up with Susan Haupert from Northern California who is the great-granddaughter of Harry Hatcher Smith, the founder of Silverton Standard Newspaper.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Mountain Lions have long been known to live in the San Jaun Mounatins
Confirmation that Mountain Lions are Living in Silverton
Deanne Gallegos
There have been reported sightings of mountain lions in town limits of Silverton for about a year now and in the county for many years.Former San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad has talked about seeing them on county roads just outside town limits where the pavement ends, specifically on County...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
In Brief
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The 2026 Edition of Destination Silverton Magazine is on its Way!Be part of the guide that inspires visitors to explore, stay, and shop local – all at an affordable price.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Silverton Standard Brings Exciting Ways to Promote Silverton
The Silverton Standard Brings Exciting Ways to Promote Silverton
Silverton Standard Team
Ever wish you could go to one place to find out everything that is happening around town? We do too! Hence, we decided to create a webpage to do just that. Launching this week, www. whatshappeningsilverton.com will help connect locals and visitors to everything going on in and around town.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mountain Happenings
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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...
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Third Annual Silverton Business Summit
Third Annual Silverton Business Summit
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Join us this April for the Third Annual Silverton Business Summit!Wednesday April 29th, 2026, 12pm doors, 12:30-5pm followed by Dinner provided by the Osteria & Beverages provided by the Town & SJDA.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Example of phising email scam attachment
The Cookie Thief: Why Silverton’s Latest Email Hack Bypasses Your Passwords
Charles Alex Lanis
If you’ve lived in Silverton long enough, you know that trust is our local currency. We leave doors unlocked and don’t think twice when a neighbor sends an email with a link.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
