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Beccy Rhoades competeing in the wheelbarrel race during Hardrockers Holidays photo by Hardrockers Holidays

Beccy Rhoades competeing in the wheelbarrel race during Hardrockers Holidays photo by Hardrockers Holidays

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Hardrockers Holiday Tradition Mining Celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The annual Hardrockers Holidays was this past weekend and this year the board of Hardrockers honored longtime volunteer Tammy Rhoades. Here are some images from the Hardrockers Holidays group.
The Powerhouse held a resident artist’s art show on Friday night photo by Phil Antonelli

The Powerhouse held a resident artist’s art show on Friday night photo by Phil Antonelli

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The San Juan County 150th film shoot at the Avon on Sunday was “eventful,” according to filmmaker Dibble, to say the least photo by David Dibble

The San Juan County 150th film shoot at the Avon on Sunday was “eventful,” according to filmmaker Dibble, to say the least photo by David Dibble

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
San Juan County Historical Society’s Beverly Rich being interviewed last week for the SJC 150th film photo by David Dibble

San Juan County Historical Society’s Beverly Rich being interviewed last week for the SJC 150th film photo by David Dibble

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
August 13, 2015The estimated 3 million gallons of mine waste that burst from an earthen bank at the Gold King and swept into Cement Creek on Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, tainted the Animas River and triggered disaster declarations throughout the region.August 12, 2010Turnout was light for the Aug.
The Walker House Hotel was built in 1880 at the corner of Snowden and 13th Street. The front portion still stands at 1261 Snowden Street. San Juan County Historical Society photo

The Walker House Hotel was built in 1880 at the corner of Snowden and 13th Street. The front portion still stands at 1261 Snowden Street. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

From The Aug. 16, 1890 Edition Of The Silverton
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Dr. Sanden’s Electro-Magnetic Belt will cure without medicine rheumatism, pains in the back and limbs, kidney and bladder complaints, nervous debility, exhaustion.

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In Brief

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Silverton Summer Sounds Concert This Friday, August 14, with another unforgettable evening of free live music, mountain air, food, and community in Memorial Park. Starts at 6:00 pm.
On Saturday night, one of the bears broke into a home to get to trash being stored inside, and the bear tore through house siding Photo provided by Lisa Risoli

On Saturday night, one of the bears broke into a home to get to trash being stored inside, and the bear tore through house siding Photo provided by Lisa Risoli

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No Free Lunch: Why Securing Attractants and Reporting Activity Could Save a Bear

Katey Fetch
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
It’s an early misty morning in Silverton, and the sun is just beginning to peek over Kendall Mountain. Walking through alleys, large footprints are visible, alongside scattered trash and a tippedover dumpster all telltale signs of bears searching for their next meal.
Truth In The Weather

Truth In The Weather

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Truth In The Weather

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
"And now for the truth in the weather' was the lead-in vocal for Radio Free Europe back during the mid 1950's.That was what the fearful citizens were listening to on their simple crystal radio, just as a jackbooted Soviet soldier kicked down the door of their hovel, screaming, 'Nyet!
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