News
News Staff
2 025 has definitely been one for the books and we are ready to close the concluding chapter of the year and move on to the next book in the library that has not yet been written, 2026. Here are some of the highlights from 2025 52 editions of The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Universe Talk
News Staff
Inside the Wall of Kong, we didn't pave paradise and turn it into a parking lot. On the outside, we are led to believe things are supposed to be strangely smooth, waxed, and uniformly conforming to contours of constant, predictable mundaneness- enhanced by CGI and AI.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Seasonal road, trail closures in place across San Juan National Forest
San Juan National Forest
The San Juan National Forest has begun seasonal closures of National Forest System roads (NFSR) to wheeled motorized traffic, as well as motorized and some non-motorized trails, based on snow conditions and seasonal wildlife closures.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Governor Polis Makes Appointments in the 6th Judicial District
Submitted By Governor Jared Polis Office
(Editors note: Kelly J.Tompkins is a local Silverton/ San Juan County resident)Governor Polis made two appointments in the 6th Judicial District. The Governor appointed Kelly J. Tompkins to the San Juan County Court. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable Anthony D.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Power of Working Together
Stephanie Weber, Sjma's Executive Director
It’s a busy time of year for families, retailers, shipping companies, and certainly, for non-profit organizations focused on successful fourth quarters. But it’s also time to reflect, and there are certainly many significant events in 2025 to ponder for those of us who are stewards of the land.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GOCO Continues to invest in Southwest Colorado
Submitted By Great Outdoors Colorado (goco)
(Editors note: GOCO recently invested in Silverton/San Juan County through financial support in Baker’s Park Trail System)Great news for Southwest Colorado communities!
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Elizabeth Stuffings talks with San Juan County Comissioner Scott Fetchenhier and community member Sue Morris
Three finalists for the Town of Silverton Administrator Position Introduced to the Community
Deanne Gallegos
Last Thursday night, the three finalists for the Town of Silverton Administrator position were introduced to the community in a loose, informal mingling event at the Kendall Mountain Community Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The lighted arrow out front of the Dera Deli has been in place since the early 1960s Photo by Dera Deli
Dera Delia Lights the Iconic Arrow Again
Deanne Gallegos
Starting this December when the Dera Deli reopened for the winter season, they were able to light up once again the iconic and historic yellow and green arrow sign that points down to the front door of the business located at 1124 Greene St.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Durango Mall, seen here, could become home to up to 270 new residences as well as several retail outlets, possibly including a Whole Foods under a proposal recently submitted to the city Photo by Missy Votel
Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel
Missy Vogel Durango Telegraph
(This article is running in partnership with Durango Telegraph to share BIG news of Durango)After many years of lying dormant, life could be coming to the black hole on the south end of town known as the Durango Mall.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025