2026 County Office Candidate Guide

Ever thought about running for elected office? This year, San Juan County voters will choose leaders who shape everything from land use and taxes to public safety and law enforcement.

Mountain Happenings

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...

Mini-Grants Available for Creative Projects through the Silverton Creative District

Have a creative idea you’ve been wanting to bring to life?The Spring cycle of the Silverton Creative District Mini-Grant Program is now open, with a deadline of March 15. Grants of up to $500 are available to support public-facing creative projects and individual artist development.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations over three days in Silverton

There will be three days of events around St. Patrick’s Day this year in Silverton.

Library Corner

At the Silverton Public Library, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to connect with our community—and one of our favorite ways to do that right now is through our podcast, The Silverton Library Connection Podcast.If you haven’t listened yet, consider this your invitation.Our podcast is more...

SILVERTON SOCIETY

Looking Back!

25 years ago March 1, 2001By Mark Chacon In the first few minutes of the game the score was zero zero.We scored the first two points of the game and then that’s when the game started. It was point after point for each team but in the second quarter, before half time, we were ahead by 10 points.

Way Back!

From the March 3, 1900 edition of the Silverton Standard: SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR SLIDE VICTIM.Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday thirty to forty men dug holes in the big snowslide near the Sampson mill in quest of the body of Louis Avi. The search was in vain and Wednesday evening work was suspended.

In Brief

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.