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In Brief

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, April 1, 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...
Naomi Riess is running for Colorado House District 59

Naomi Riess is running for Colorado House District 59

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Who Is Naomi Riess?

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Naomi Riess - Land, Family, and Community: In a town like Durango, people often take on many roles: parent, volunteer, business owner, rancher, and neighbor.
Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

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Rebounding elk populations in Western Colorado prompts Colorado Parks and Wildlife to propose increased licenses for the 2026 Big Game Hunting season

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
After completing this year’s annual classification flights, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) saw elk in the Bears Ears (E-2) and White River (E-6) areas returning to the population objective range for the first time since the severe winter of 2022-23.
Library Corner

Library Corner

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Library Corner

Misti Anderson, Library Director
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
One of the things I love most about libraries is that they evolve to meet the needs of the community. Sometimes that means books, sometimes it means programs— and sometimes it means something a little different.
Betsy Barney at 5 years old. She grew up skiing on our local Kendall Mountain Ski Area photo by Salley Barney

Betsy Barney at 5 years old. She grew up skiing on our local Kendall Mountain Ski Area photo by Salley Barney

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Kendall Mountain Ski Area’s Hometown Skier

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Our own Silverton local Kendall Mountain Ski Area’s hometown skier, Betsy Barney (age 11), competed in the Colorado U12 Championship giant slalom and slalom races March 14 & 15 at Powderhorn Ski Area just outside Grand Junction.
(L-R) Charla Bingel Andreatta, Patty Bingel, Sue Bingel Sanders, and Mark Irsik at Patti’s retirement party at the Alpine Tavern photo by Charla Bingel Andreatta

(L-R) Charla Bingel Andreatta, Patty Bingel, Sue Bingel Sanders, and Mark Irsik at Patti’s retirement party at the Alpine Tavern photo by Charla Bingel Andreatta

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
15 Years ago Police Blotter:March 26 — A suspicious vehicle was reported; all was OK when the officer arrived.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
From the March 28, 1884 edition of the (Ouray) Solid Muldoon: SILVERTON HILLS STREWN WITH FROZEN GROUND HOGS.The hills around Silverton are strewn with frozen ground hogs.When a ground hog deliberately walks out and allows the elements to congeal around his carcass, it is a terrible bad case of...
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