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Engine 459 leans badly in deep snow with five men standing in the snow. This train derailed on the wye below Silverton on March 15, 1941. Photo: Courtesy of the Silverton Standard & the Miner files.

Engine 459 leans badly in deep snow with five men standing in the snow. This train derailed on the wye below Silverton on March 15, 1941. Photo: Courtesy of the Silverton Standard & the Miner files.

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
From the March 24, 1900 edition of the Silverton Standard: BASE BALL NINE KEEP THE SABBATH HOLY.The base ball nines were out in all their glory last Sunday afternoon.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 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.
Jane and Anthony Edwards enjoyed catching up with all their longtime Silverton friends at the event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Jane and Anthony Edwards enjoyed catching up with all their longtime Silverton friends at the event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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San Juan County Celebrates five local leaders moving on

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Last Friday evening, San Juan County celebrated five longtime locals who have served San Juan County with over 115 years of service in collected time per the Resolutions and Proclamations read out loud that evening.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, March 18, 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...
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Silverton Mountain Unguided Season Starts!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Here is all the information on Silverton Mountain Unguided Season from silvertonmountain. com : March 18 – April 12, 2026 Guided skiers are allowed beyond the boundaries to certain areas of the mountain during the unguided season on a daily basis, as per BLM safety regulations.
The two fire trucks full of school kids parked in the middle of the street during parade photo by DeAnne Gallegos

The two fire trucks full of school kids parked in the middle of the street during parade photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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St. Patrick’s Day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Regional News Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
DURANGO:• Durango Public Schools is launching its own online education program in response to losing over 300 students to other online schooling options.• As of Tuesday, Durango area gas prices have increased by 60 cents in the last two weeks due to the USA inciting conflict with Iran.• The Durango...
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