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EcoAction Partners had an information table at last week’s Farmers Market to discuss the new Green Grants available for locals through the Town of Silverton’s Team Gold project. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

EcoAction Partners had an information table at last week’s Farmers Market to discuss the new Green Grants available for locals through the Town of Silverton’s Team Gold project. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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New Pilot Regional Green Grants Program Launches on July 21st

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Based off the successful Telluride Green Grants Program, the Regional Green Grant program supports local businesses and residents in building community resilience and reducing energy costs via projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Jimmy Keene traps Luna, the mini heeler that had been missing for 14 days. Photo credit Jimmy Keene

Jimmy Keene traps Luna, the mini heeler that had been missing for 14 days. Photo credit Jimmy Keene

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Mini Heeler Luna from New Mexico Was Lost for 14 days

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 24, 2025
During the 4th of July holiday, we had about five dogs go missing, and all ended up being found within days, except for Luna the mini heeler, who was visiting with her family from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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.
Mariah Reeves enjoys the San Juan Mountains as part of her recovery and inspiration to help others in our community. Photo credit Dan Bechtel

Mariah Reeves enjoys the San Juan Mountains as part of her recovery and inspiration to help others in our community. Photo credit Dan Bechtel

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Apricity Pathways Partners with SJCPH through SWORD

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 24, 2025
ASilverton local, Mariah Reeves, who specializes in Vision-Centered Coaching and is a Wellness Resource Coordinator and founder of Apricity Pathways, located here in Silverton, has partnered with San Juan County Public Health to offer substance abuse recovery coaching to anyone in our county...
Megan and Chris Brosh opened up the west wall and added counter service to the patio of Dera Deli on 11th and Greene St. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Megan and Chris Brosh opened up the west wall and added counter service to the patio of Dera Deli on 11th and Greene St. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Dera Deli Opens in the Old Drive-In Space on 11th and Greene Street

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The café spot located on 11th and Greene Street has once again reopened after many renditions of a local lunch spot like the Drive in, Lunchbox, Maddie & Maudes, The Brown Bag, and recently Coal Bank Café.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
150 years ago From the July 20, 1875 edition of the (Pueblo) Colorado Daily Chieftain: NEWSPAPER IN SILVERTON. The La Plata Miner, published at Silverton, Colorado, is the latest newspaper venture. It is a neat six column sheet, displaying considerable editorial ability.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
20 Years Ago July 22, 2005 Marcie and Ryan Bidwell recently joined the staff of Silverton based Mountain Studies Institute. They will jointly fill MSI’s Operations Director position, formerly held by Stephanie Reigh.
A group in front of Matties’ Welcome Saloon on Blair Street after the funeral of William “Billy” Matties (1922-1943) He died July 22, 1943 of meningitis in Los Angeles. San Juan County Historical Society photo

A group in front of Matties’ Welcome Saloon on Blair Street after the funeral of William “Billy” Matties (1922-1943) He died July 22, 1943 of meningitis in Los Angeles. San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Blair Street, July 1943

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Blair Street, July 1943
John Richardson, Ken Balleweg, and Patty Dailey have come together to initiate this community driven project to protect the Christ of the Mines Shrine. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

John Richardson, Ken Balleweg, and Patty Dailey have come together to initiate this community driven project to protect the Christ of the Mines Shrine. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Christ of the Mines Shrine in Need of Repair

Deanne Gallegos
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Christ of the Mines Shrine that sits just about Silverton, perched in the middle of Anvil Mountain, is in desperate need of repair. The Italian Carrara marble statue is solid and not in need of repair, but the pedestal, the rock wall, and arch adorning the statue are.
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