In Brief
News Staff
Bear With Us Here at THE Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper We are putting THE back into the name!
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Town of SIlverton's Community Development Director Lucy Mulvihill shows off the letter from the Department of the Interior announcing Town of Silverton's CLG photo by DeAnne Gallegos
Now what does that mean?
Deanne Gallegos
There are currently sixty-nine towns and or counties in the State of Colorado listed as a Certified Local Governments, including the Town of Silverton as of December 23rd, 2025.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Silverton Symbol of Great Industrial Revolution Center of Commerce of the San Juan Mining Region
Beverly Rich Of The San Juan County Historical
In 1860, Charles Baker and several prospectors entered the San Juan Mountains in search of wealth. They soon found deposits of gold and silver along the Animas River, in an area that was later called “Baker’s Park”.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Ending The Old- Beginning the New
Ending The Old- Beginning the New
News Staff
In order to end anything, we have to let go. Every breath we take.Complete surrender and release. We can do this either consciously or unconsciously. No one can do this for us. This has been our reality since our umbilical cord was severed. It will be this way until our life is over.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Mountain Happenings
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
SJMA's Saff Snow Ambassador Basecamp at Andrew's Lake Winter Parking Area photo by SJMA
Resolved to be a Good Steward
Stephanie Weber Executive Director Of Sjma
All of us at San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) are starting out the new year with stewardship solidly in the forefront of our minds. Our feet are sore and hands are pruned from all the snow dancing and car washing we’ve been doing in hopes of ushering in the snow we’re all eager to have arrive.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
San Juan Development Association’s “Year
San Juan Development Association’s “Year
News Staff
San Juan Development Association’s “Year - Rounder” program gave certificates to Silverton Grocery Store Owner Darlene Watson & Citizens State Bank Manger Pato Lira to hang in their businesses.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
These Silverton Locals spent celebrating the New Year in Silverton on ice (left to right - back row: Joel Kuenning, Critt Kuenning, Jules Ledford, Matthew Cecil, Lindsey Halvorson, Anne Chase, Jack Klim, Jackson Perry, Sarah Moore, Thomas Moore, front row: Dustin Eldridge, Ryan McClure Photo by Thomas Moore
New Year's Resolutions….Did you make one?
News Staff
Locals replied with the following when the Silverton Standard asked, “What was your New Year’s Resolution?”Keri Metzler “Not set myself up for failure by making New Year’s resolutions.”Karen Sites “Not letting Vinny (dog) take home every beat down ball he finds on the street.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Colorado’s November 2025 Employment Situation will be Released on January 7, 2026
Colorado’s November 2025 Employment Situation will be Released on January 7, 2026
News Staff
Colorado’s December report will be released on January 27, 2026.(DENVER) — Colorado’s Office of Labor Market Information within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) will release Colorado’s November 2025 Employment Situation on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
2025 San Juan County Income Limits
Rolling Applications for Anvil Townhome Buyers Open January 12
Submitted By Silverton
The Silverton Housing Authority will open rolling applications for the Anvil Townhomes on January 12. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.Four of the nine homes have been accounted for, with five homes remaining for sale in the Anvil Mountain Subdivision.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
