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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
15 years ago March 11, 2011 Police Blotter:March 11 — Joy R. McKnight, of Ignacio, was issued a citation for speeding; 48 in a 30-mph zone. Patrick C.Murphy, of Highland Ranch, was issued a citation for speeding; 40 in a 25-mph zone. Found property was returned to the owner. A citizen was assisted.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
115 Years Ago From the March 18, 1911 edition of the Silverton Standard: One of the saddest things we have to relate is the loss of life in a snow slide catastrophe.

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In Brief

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper Newsstand Edition Price Increase The price of The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper PRINT EDITION that is found in the newspaper kiosks around town will go up to $1.00 (4 quarters) from the 50 cents it has been for decades.
Irish movie night in the Grand Imperial Hotel Theatre photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Irish movie night in the Grand Imperial Hotel Theatre photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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First Annual Silverton St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans

_ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
This was the first year for the Silverton St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans event, with the end goal of turning Silverton into a holiday destination. Silverton local Dr. Yvonne Naughton, who is from Ireland, came up with the idea to make Silverton a St. Patrick’s Day destination.

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, March 11, 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...
Michael Bennet & his wife Susan walking in petitions with his team

Michael Bennet & his wife Susan walking in petitions with his team

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Michael Bennet Submits Over 17,000 Petition Signatures for Primary Ballot Access

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DENVER, CO — Gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet submitted over 17,000 signatures from Coloradans across all eight congressional districts, well above the requirement of 1,500 valid signatures per district to qualify for the June primary ballot.“I’m honored to have earned the support of over...
Silverton Creative District Offers Promotional Opportunities for Creatives & Businesses

Silverton Creative District Offers Promotional Opportunities for Creatives & Businesses

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Silverton Creative District Offers Promotional Opportunities for Creatives & Businesses

Silverton Creative District
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Silverton Creative District (SCD) is inviting local artists, makers, businesses, and organizations to take advantage of a variety of promotional opportunities in 2026 designed to increase visibility, support creative projects, and strengthen Silverton’s growing creative economy.Through programs...
Silverton locals L-R Kevin & Tiffany DeKay, Jared & Elizabeth Stuffings, Terry Morris, Ken Balleweg and Dr. David Brown at the Candidates night photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton locals L-R Kevin & Tiffany DeKay, Jared & Elizabeth Stuffings, Terry Morris, Ken Balleweg and Dr. David Brown at the Candidates night photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Town of Silverton Candidate’s Night Recap

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Last Wednesday, March 4th, in the evening, a small and intimate group of Silverton locals gathered at the Kendall Mountain Lodge for a meet and greet with the three Town of Silverton Trustee candidates who will be seated in the trustee roles on Monday, April 13th, and the new Town of Silverton...
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