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November Ballots Have One San Juan County Measure on Them

November Ballots Have One San Juan County Measure on Them

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November Ballots Have One San Juan County Measure on Them

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
November ballots have hit the mailboxes with two State of Colorado Ballot Measures, Proposition LL and Proposition MM, and one local measure for San Juan County, “San Juan County Ballot Question 1A”. The San Juan County Ballot Question 1A asks voters: “Shall San Juan County waive the 5.
Library Corner

Library Corner

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Library Corner

Submitted By Silverton Library
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, pop in for a visit, and check out what’s happening at your Silverton Public Library!
Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Ken Safranski celebrated his 75th Birthday the same evening as the clinic party, along with his wife Karla.

Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Ken Safranski celebrated his 75th Birthday the same evening as the clinic party, along with his wife Karla.

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Silverton Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Silverton Clinic appreciation party was well attended, and many longtime locals showed up to express their gratitude to Dr. Bob and Terry Brokering following the recent permanent closure of the Silverton Clinic.

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Halloween in Silverton is Full of Ghostly Events

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Silverton’s Halloween won’t be quite as “ghostly” this year — except in the best possible ways, with plenty of lively and spooky happenings around town. Number one is that October 31st falls on a Friday night!
Photo by Misti Anderson Misti Anderson and Madelynn Minjaes at the library’s Halloween party.

Photo by Misti Anderson Misti Anderson and Madelynn Minjaes at the library’s Halloween party.

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Have a Birthday, anniversary, milestone, engagement, marriage or even a divorce to celebrate? Send us your Silverton Society news and photos to editor@thesilvertonstandard.com.
Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Silverton local Amie Gardiner created a sign to show support for the Ouray/Silverton basketball team.

Photo by DeAnne Gallegos Silverton local Amie Gardiner created a sign to show support for the Ouray/Silverton basketball team.

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Lots of support for our Silverton Miners!. Longtime UPS driver Reed Beeson will be taking another 3 months of maternity leave with the recent birth of his second child and son Bodi.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
20 Years Ago October 28, 2005 School board candidates tried to distinguish themselves from one another in an Oct. 25 forum. While the contestants tended to agree on many issues, they did exhibit differences in style and focus.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
135 years ago From the November 8, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: SUICIDE OF LUIGI REGALIA. As Dr. G.W.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
We are putting THE back into the name! The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper have been going through the transition phase with new newspaper ownership and assets like phone numbers, domain, website, subscription software, and email addresses.
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