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6th Judicial District Judge Justin Fay, San Juan County Judge Kelly J. Tompkins and the 6th Judical District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire in the San Juan County courtroom for the swearing in of Tompkins photo by DeAnne Gallegos

6th Judicial District Judge Justin Fay, San Juan County Judge Kelly J. Tompkins and the 6th Judical District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire in the San Juan County courtroom for the swearing in of Tompkins photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Governor Polis appoints Silverton’s Kelly J. Tompkins to the San Juan County Court

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Last Wednesday January 7th, Colorado’s 6th Judicial District Chief Judge Kim Shropshire swore in Silverton and San Juan County resident Kelly J. Tompkins as the Colorado 6th Judicial District San Juan County Judge.
San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

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San Miguel Power Association’s Temporary Hardship Program Can Support Members Facing Unexpected Financial Challenges

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
San Miguel Power Association (SMPA), a member- owned electric cooperative serving communities across the Western Slope, has announced the availability of its Temporary Hardship Program for members experiencing economic difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances.
Region 9's new Commercial Loan Officer Ricardo Arrieta Photo by Region 9

Region 9's new Commercial Loan Officer Ricardo Arrieta Photo by Region 9

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Region 9 Economic Development Hires Commercial Loan Officer

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado (Region 9 EDD) welcomes Ricardo Arrieta as their new Commercial Loan Officer. Ricardo has loan experience through his work at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and had a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank in Durango.
Dr. David Brown, an internal medicine doctor, in front of the newly opened San Juan Clinic North La Plata County satellite office photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Dr. David Brown, an internal medicine doctor, in front of the newly opened San Juan Clinic North La Plata County satellite office photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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San Juan Clinic, Formerly Hi-Country Remote, Opens Second Location

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Silverton local doctors, Dr. David Brown and Dr. Yvonne Naughton, opened their medical clinic just a year ago, on the 6th of January 2025, inside the San Juan County Miner’s Hospital, located at 1315 Snowden St in Silverton.
Charla Andreatta shared a photo from 1998 when an RV went over the Red Mountain Pass ledge photo by Charla Andreatta

Charla Andreatta shared a photo from 1998 when an RV went over the Red Mountain Pass ledge photo by Charla Andreatta

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Charla Andreatta

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Wendy Polly and Lisa Risoli have partnered at The Osteria & Bottle Shop located in the VillaDalle Inn on 13th & Blair St, featuring dine in and take-out dishes photo by The Osteria

Wendy Polly and Lisa Risoli have partnered at The Osteria & Bottle Shop located in the VillaDalle Inn on 13th & Blair St, featuring dine in and take-out dishes photo by The Osteria

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Have a Birthday

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Have a Birthday, anniversary, milestone, engagement, marriage or even a divorce to celebrate? Send us your Silverton Society news and photos to editor@thesilvertonstandard.com.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Charles Bradshaw, former railroad owner, dies at 83 He transformed the old D&RGW line into a major tourist railroad Charles Edwin Bradshaw Jr.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
112 YEARS AGO From the January 10, 1914 edition of the Silverton Standard: MASS MEETING OF ORGANIZED LABOR CALLED FOR JAN. 11.There will be a mass meeting of organized labor and their friends at Miners’ Union Hall, Sunday evening, January 11, 1914, at 7 o’clock.
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