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Dera Deli won the locally voted on award of BEST COCKTAIL for the Friday night event put on by SJDA photo by Sarah Moore

Dera Deli won the locally voted on award of BEST COCKTAIL for the Friday night event put on by SJDA photo by Sarah Moore

SILVERTON SOCIETY

Micahel Burton enjoyed a “Shark Attack” at the Den located inside the Coffee Bear photo by Sarah Moore

Micahel Burton enjoyed a “Shark Attack” at the Den located inside the Coffee Bear photo by Sarah Moore

SILVERTON SOCIETY

Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

From the February 2, 1891 edition of the Silverton Standard: ENGINE 100 HIT BY SNOWSLIDE.As engine 100, of The Silverton Railroad, was on her way down to the Silver Belle mine yesterday afternoon and had reached the turntable, the snow on the entire side of the mountain for a distance of a quarter...

Looking Back!

15 Years Ago February 3, 2011 Classifieds FREE STUFFFree old newspapers. A million household uses, including insulation (though not particularly fire resistant), fire starters, makeshift umbrellas and snake-cage liners. The papers are also still quite readable.
Snow was made by Tuesday morning photo by Jim Harper

Snow was made by Tuesday morning photo by Jim Harper

Silverton Skijoring is making snow for the winter’s biggest event

TConnecting all the pumps and electrical took many handshe local non-profit Silverton Skijoring has partnered with the Town of Silverton Public Works Department to make snow for this year’s event happening Saturday and Sunday February 14th & 15th President’s Day weekend.

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.
Day Increasing / Night Retreating

Day Increasing / Night Retreating

Day Increasing / Night Retreating

Midway is halfway between Howardsville and Eureka, heading towards the Continental Divide on your way up canyon. We are now experiencing another Midway in our lives and in our remote mountainous realm.

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...
Regional News Roundup

Regional News Roundup

Regional News Roundup

DURANGO:• Charlie Mickel, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, was announced as one of the Americans who will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. Task Force made of three CCRC members and community members.
Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump’s Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding

Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump’s Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding

Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump’s Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet led his colleagues Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd, Jeff Crank, Jason Crow, Lauren Boebert, Joe Neguse, Gabe Evans, Brittany Pettersen, and Diana DeGette in support of Governor Jared Polis’ appeal to President...