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Public works crew started moving snow on Tuesday to make the Skijoring course photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Public works crew started moving snow on Tuesday to make the Skijoring course photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Old Man Winter Has Been a No Show So Far

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Old Man Winter has not arrived in Silverton or the San Juan Mountain range and only made a minor show in December of 2025.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 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.
SNOW?

SNOW?

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SNOW?

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
That is the real question. None of us have the answer. We can make assumptions. We can play pretend. However, being the weather guy up here in the high San Juans is consistently humbling.Because Freddie can always hope for snow- which I do mightily.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 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.
About 90 locals attended the Emberglow feast photo by DeAnne Gallegos

About 90 locals attended the Emberglow feast photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Emberglow Focused on Community

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The first annual Emberglow went off without a hitch and brought out a diverse cross-section of the Silverton community. Holly Huebner, the event organizer, said, “The first Emberglow was pure magic! Better than I could have ever expected.
Snow is piling up over at Kendall and there is one lane access during the day photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Snow is piling up over at Kendall and there is one lane access during the day photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Snow is piling

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Yeti Golf Course only missing the snow this year but is up and ready to play photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Yeti Golf Course only missing the snow this year but is up and ready to play photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton’s Yeti Dunes Executive 9-hole Golf Course is open

Submitted By Laura Des Palmes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Silverton's Yeti Dunes Executive 9 golf course is now open for play!!! With the lack of snow, we have had some unusual challenges but grab your clubs and come out and give it a try. The course starts near the old train depot and the end of 10th Street.
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