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Jim Harper, Holly Huebner, and Ken Boden take the Model T out for a spin before the summer season kicks off photo by Holly Huebner

Jim Harper, Holly Huebner, and Ken Boden take the Model T out for a spin before the summer season kicks off photo by Holly Huebner

Out for a spin

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
photo by DeAnne Gallegos Phen Mead helps set up the Silverton Visitor Center for opening day on Saturday

photo by DeAnne Gallegos Phen Mead helps set up the Silverton Visitor Center for opening day on Saturday

Set up

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
photo by DeAnne Gallegos Gina Rosato of Timberline Trading and her shop dog DOC

photo by DeAnne Gallegos Gina Rosato of Timberline Trading and her shop dog DOC

Shop dog DOC

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Ceremonial transfer of title to site of former Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot in Silverton from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad to the San Juan County Historical Society Roadmaster. Jack Rentfrow (left) hands documents to Society chairman, Alfred Klinke (right). Photo was taken on the Northeast side of the Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot on 10th Street. April 1976 Photographer: Larry J. Duthie Photo courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

Ceremonial transfer of title to site of former Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot in Silverton from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad to the San Juan County Historical Society Roadmaster. Jack Rentfrow (left) hands documents to Society chairman, Alfred Klinke (right). Photo was taken on the Northeast side of the Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot on 10th Street. April 1976 Photographer: Larry J. Duthie Photo courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society

Way Back!

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
150 YEARS AGO From the April 27, 1876 edition of the La Plata Miner: MURDER OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF.It appears some trouble existed about a water ditch, between a person by the name of Lamb, and the Lambert family, composed of father and three sons, who were formerly residents of Silverton.

Looking Back!

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
24 years ago May 2, 2002Silverton High School senior Mark Chacon received notice from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C., that art work he had entered for a poster contest in January had been chosen for an award.

In Brief

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Silverton High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony May 21st at 6 pm in the Silverton School GymnasiumFinal Call: Be Part of the 2026 Edition of Destination Silverton Magazine Be part of the guide that inspires visitors to explore, stay, and shop local, all at an affordable price.

Mountain Happenings

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Thursday, April 30, 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.
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