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Beverly Rich Of The San Juan County Historical
In 1860, Charles Baker and several prospectors entered the San Juan Mountains in search of wealth. They soon found deposits of gold and silver along the Animas River, in an area that was later called “Baker’s Park”.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Ending The Old- Beginning the New
News Staff
In order to end anything, we have to let go. Every breath we take.Complete surrender and release. We can do this either consciously or unconsciously. No one can do this for us. This has been our reality since our umbilical cord was severed. It will be this way until our life is over.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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.• Free Exercise ClassesMonday 6 pm Zumba (gym) Tuesday 7:00 pm...
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Resolved to be a Good Steward
Stephanie Weber Executive Director Of Sjma
All of us at San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) are starting out the new year with stewardship solidly in the forefront of our minds.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
San Juan Development Association’s “Year
News Staff
San Juan Development Association’s “Year - Rounder” program gave certificates to Silverton Grocery Store Owner Darlene Watson & Citizens State Bank Manger Pato Lira to hang in their businesses.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
These Silverton Locals spent celebrating the New Year in Silverton on ice (left to right - back row: Joel Kuenning, Critt Kuenning, Jules Ledford, Matthew Cecil, Lindsey Halvorson, Anne Chase, Jack Klim, Jackson Perry, Sarah Moore, Thomas Moore, front row: Dustin Eldridge, Ryan McClure Photo by Thomas Moore
New Year's Resolutions….Did you make one?
News Staff
Locals replied with the following when the Silverton Standard asked, “What was your New Year’s Resolution?”Keri Metzler “Not set myself up for failure by making New Year’s resolutions.”Karen Sites “Not letting Vinny (dog) take home every beat down ball he finds on the street.”Jamilynn Kaiser “I’d...
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Colorado’s November 2025 Employment Situation will be Released on January 7, 2026
News Staff
Colorado’s December report will be released on January 27, 2026.(DENVER) — Colorado’s Office of Labor Market Information within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) will release Colorado’s November 2025 Employment Situation on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8 a.m.Colorado will not...
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Rolling Applications for Anvil Townhome Buyers Open January 12
Submitted By Silverton
The Silverton Housing Authority will open rolling applications for the Anvil Townhomes on January 12. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.Four of the nine homes have been accounted for, with five homes remaining for sale in the Anvil Mountain Subdivision.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Seven Region 9 Towns Addressing Affordable Housing
News Staff
Update from Region 9Seven Region 9 towns in southwest, CO are addressing the affordable housing crisis, a top priority in Colorado, and our region.In Silverton, a former smelter site is growing into a neighborhood.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Silverton Mountain Officially Opens While Kendall Mountain is Waiting for Snow
Deanne Gallegos
Silverton Mountain officially opened the weekend between Christmas and New Year's, and there are now skiers wandering around town. Kendall Mountain Ski Area is still awaiting more snow, just like all of us locals are.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026