Library Corner

Hello friends, and happy September! As we welcome the fall season and watch Silverton’s stunning leaves begin to turn, I hope you’ll take a moment to slow down, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and enjoy the beauty all around us.

Looking Back!

25 Years Ago September 9, 2000 On Sep. 6 at 8:30 a.m., High Country Helicopter pilot Paul Herzberg was beginning his first flight, carrying sacks of rocks to fill in a mine portal directly above his pickup site, located two miles north of Gladstone.

Way Back!

140 Years Ago From September 5, 1885 edition of the (Silverton) Democrat-Herald: NEARLY 130 PROSTITUTES IN TOWN. It’s not a credit to the town, but a fact nevertheless, that nearly 130 prostitutes find a living here.

In Brief

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.

Silverton Administrator Kaasch-Buerger Resigns for New Job in Basalt

“I was actually building out a bump course at Purgatory Ski Area as a kid’s ski coach, and a Silverton parent told me about the job posting and encouraged me to apply, which I did, and then got my dream job.

Mountain Happenings

Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule Tuesdays 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.

8.25.25 Regular Meeting Recap

4. Consent Agenda; a) Payroll; b) Meeting Minutes; c) Accounts Payable; d) July Financials; e) Letter of Support for Ouray’s Acquisition of Crystal Reservoir; f) Letter of Support for ADA Grant Application Approved 6-0, 1 absent 7a.

Regional News Roundup

PAGOSA SPRINGS: • Pagosa Town council moved forward a potential 1% increase in their sales tax that will be on the November ballot.