Looking Back!

15 Years Ago: January 11th, 2011Silverton’s got Idol Talent.And a talent show set for Sunday, Feb. 13, as part of the Snowscape celebration will either prove or disprove that statement. All acts welcome — talent not required.

Way Back!

From the January 29, 1898 edition of the Silverton Standard: SAN JUAN HERALD FAILS TO PUBLISH.Last week the San Juan Herald office was moved from Greene Street out in the suburbs of the city near the depot where the presses and type were stored away.

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.

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...

Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run-Welcome ladies!

The 2025 Ultrarunning magazine Ultrarunners of the Year lists are out.The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run would like to welcome 4 of the top 10 North American women ultrarunners from that list to the 2026 Hardrock.Heading the list is the #1 North American women ultrarunner, Katie Schide (Gardiner...

Town of Silverton Snowscape and a New Winter Event Emberglow

The annual Town of Silverton’s Snowscape weekend will be next week, Friday, January 30th, through Sunday, February 1st.This year’s theme is luau, and the festivities start Friday, January 30th, with a cocktail crawl through downtown and ending in Anesi Park with live music.

Silverton Society

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.

Elections happening in Town and County 2026

2026 is an election year for both Town of Silverton and San Juan County. There are three Town of Silverton trustee seats up for election this April and petitions are available to run for that seat now.