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Silverton Square fire the night of October 5th, 2022 Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton Square fire the night of October 5th, 2022 Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton Square on 12th and Mineral auction update

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The burnt-out building on the corner of 12th and Mineral Street, formerly known as the Silverton Square has been a major eye sore since the fire the night of October 5th, 2022.
Library Corner | Big Gratitude, Big Books & Big Winter Reading Energy

Library Corner | Big Gratitude, Big Books & Big Winter Reading Energy

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Library Corner | Big Gratitude, Big Books & Big Winter Reading Energy

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
If you’ve felt a little extra warmth in the library lately — even in the dead of winter — it might be coming from the incredible generosity pouring into our community.We want to send a huge thank you to El Pomar Foundation, San Juan Public Health, the Good Food Collective, and the State of Colorado...
The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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The Ballantine Family Fund granted more than $455,000 to nonprofits across SW Colorado in 2025

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
In 2025, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $455,110 - including six unsolicited Core Value grants - to 156 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado, which encompasses Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties.
Marshall Rodriguez at the top of his climb photo by Monica Watton

Marshall Rodriguez at the top of his climb photo by Monica Watton

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
In Old Town San Diego, there is a preserved 1800’s hotel called Colorado House photo by DeAnne Gallegos

In Old Town San Diego, there is a preserved 1800’s hotel called Colorado House photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Preserved 1800’s hotel

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Silverton Standard Newspaper publisher DeAnne Gallegos took a break to celebrate her mom, Margaret Silva Gallegos' birthday in California

Silverton Standard Newspaper publisher DeAnne Gallegos took a break to celebrate her mom, Margaret Silva Gallegos' birthday in California

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Silverton Standard Newspaper

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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