Patty Dailey and David Swanson serve up turkey for the community Thanksgiving meal

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. Fred Fasching partners with Patty Dailey to ensure that everyone in Silverton has a Thanksgiving meal.

Way Back!

Silverton Railroad, 1910 A Silverton Railroad train makes its way up Red Mountain Pass in the winter of 1910, with the Silver Ledge Mine in the foreground.

Looking Back!

25 Years Ago November 30, 2000 Bidders hoping for a real estate bargain came away empty-handed Monday after the Board of County Commissioners rejected all offers on 48 acres of the old Eureka Township.

In Brief

We are putting THE back into the name! The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper have been going through the transition phase with new newspaper ownership and assets like phone numbers, domain, website, subscription software, and email addresses.

Silverton Housing Authority Waitlist Drawing for Anvil Townhomes

This past Monday night, the Silverton Housing Authority (SHA) held a public meeting with the Town Trustees to provide an update to the SHA board.

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Tuesdays 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.

San Miguel Power Association Approves Electric Rate Increase to Support Reliability and Member Choice

San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) has approved an electric rate increase for all consumer classes, scheduled to take effect on December 15, 2025.

Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run

Silverton, CO The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run, a 102.5 mile endurance run thru the San Juan Mountains of SW Colorado is just weeks away from announcing the field of runners for the 2026 Hardrock. For the 2026 running there were over 2700 applications for the 144 available spots.