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Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
From the August 2, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: ELECTRICITY COMING BY SEPTEMBER 1.The Silverton Electric Light and Power Co. are making good progress with the erection of the poles and expect to have them all up by the end of the week.

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In Brief

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
First Friday Art Walk Returns August 7 with Historic Theme Silverton Creative District's First Friday Art Walk returns on Friday, August 7, from 4–7 pm. in downtown Silverton.
SMR repeling down the revine to access the patients involved in the OHV rollover photo by SMR

SMR repeling down the revine to access the patients involved in the OHV rollover photo by SMR

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Silverton Medical Rescue Responds to Fatal OHV Rollover in Arrastra Gulch

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, August 6, 2026
On Monday August 3rd around 3pm, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Silverton Medical Rescue and Silverton Fire Department received an emergency SOS call about an OHV (side by side) rollover accident near San Juan County Road 22 (Lackawanna Rd) and SJC RD 2 with four reported patients involved.
Diesel engine taking more heavy equipment down the railroad tracks to clean up mudslide blocking train photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Diesel engine taking more heavy equipment down the railroad tracks to clean up mudslide blocking train photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Moving Mountains

Katey Fetch
Thursday, August 6, 2026
On July 29th in the counties north of Silverton, heavy rain fell for most of the day, triggering flash floods and mudslides that cascaded down the mountains and hills.
Never Make Any Assumptions!

Never Make Any Assumptions!

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Never Make Any Assumptions!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
In so many of our conversations around Silverton- this is what we share.How vital it is that we- stop -look- and listen! Way deeper than the shallows of our own or anybody else's mind stuff!Let's get deep. Deeper than deep. IN every aspect of life.No exceptions! Starting with monsoon reality.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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.
L-R: Jake Skifstad with Shield 616, SJC Sheriff Deputies Adam Clifton, Dean Mize, Meah Mordecai, and San Juan County Sheriff Steve Lowrance. Photo by Willy Tookey

L-R: Jake Skifstad with Shield 616, SJC Sheriff Deputies Adam Clifton, Dean Mize, Meah Mordecai, and San Juan County Sheriff Steve Lowrance. Photo by Willy Tookey

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Received Body Armor Vests Through a Grant

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department received brand new body armor for each sheriff's deputy through a grant given by Shield 616 out of Colorado Springs.
The band practicing for the upcoming festival photo by Ray Dileo

The band practicing for the upcoming festival photo by Ray Dileo

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The Great Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival to Fill Silverton with Music this Weekend

Katey Fetch
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
It’s that time of year again, when the sounds of brass music echo through the San Juans as the talented Great Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival returns to Silverton. The beloved annual festival brings talent from across the country together for a weekend of inspiring performances.
Mudslide on Hwy 550 near the Chattanoga Curve on Red Mountain Pass being cleaned up by CDOT. photo by CDOT

Mudslide on Hwy 550 near the Chattanoga Curve on Red Mountain Pass being cleaned up by CDOT. photo by CDOT

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Multiple Mudslides Close Red Mountain

Katey Fetch
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
It’s been an exciting yet worrisome summer for the San Juans and our neighboring counties. Drought, high temperatures, wildfires, floods, and mudslides are just a few examples of the extreme weather that has made headlines on the Western Slope in recent months.
A Theatre Group’s Boudoir Below show was sold out two nights

A Theatre Group’s Boudoir Below show was sold out two nights

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A Theatre Group’s Boudoir Below show was sold out two nights

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A Theatre Group held its Boudoir show in the Grand Imperial Theatre this past weekend for two nights of sold-out shows. Last summer was the first annual show and this year sold out faster than last year due to the raving reviews in July 2025.
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