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Senator Michael Bennet pictured center of flags and Charles Alex Lanis to his right meet with fellow Colroado Election Officals

Senator Michael Bennet pictured center of flags and Charles Alex Lanis to his right meet with fellow Colroado Election Officals

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San Juan County Pushes Congress: Election Security is National Security

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SILVERTON, CO – At a moment when cyber threats and election misinformation dominate headlines, San Juan County’s Charles Alex Lanis walked the halls of Congress last week with a clear message: America must treat election security the same way it treats national defense.
Lisa Branner is the Executive Director of the Silverton Creative District photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Lisa Branner is the Executive Director of the Silverton Creative District photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton’s Creative Spirit Shines Bright

Silverton Creative District
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
As the leaves turn golden, Silverton Creative District is reflecting with gratitude on an unforgettable summer of art, music, and community connection.

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Highway Closure Alert

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Silverton modular home delivery requires US 550 highway closures Full two-hour closures scheduled for the morning and afternoon of Friday, October 10 Colorado Department of Transportation map of a two closures scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., on US...
The Osteria located in the Villa Dallavalle Garden features wines and charcuterie boards. Photo by Wendy Polly

The Osteria located in the Villa Dallavalle Garden features wines and charcuterie boards. Photo by Wendy Polly

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Silverton Society

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Have a Birthday, anniversary, milestone, engagement, marriage or even a divorce to celebrate? Send us your Silverton Society news and photos to editor@thesilvertonstandard.com.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
135 years ago From the October 11, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: LOCAL ITEMS John Pruett and John Bowden have purchased two lots adjoining the school house and will move a building on them.

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
20 Years Ago October 14, 2005 Silverton’s Town Board of Trustees Monday night chose longtime Silverton resident Patty Wipf to fill the vacant seat on the board. The seat was left vacant by the resignation last month by Trustee David Fiddler.
The Old Hundred Mine in 1906, from above and southeast of the improvements. Shows all improvements in place at the height of operations, including boarding house, tram buildings and portal and entry structures. View is from higher on Galena Mountain in a northwesterly direction, toward Brendel Gulch on Macomber Peak San Juan County Historical Society photo

The Old Hundred Mine in 1906, from above and southeast of the improvements. Shows all improvements in place at the height of operations, including boarding house, tram buildings and portal and entry structures. View is from higher on Galena Mountain in a northwesterly direction, toward Brendel Gulch on Macomber Peak San Juan County Historical Society photo

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The Old Hundred Mine in 1906

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Bear With Us Here at The Silverton Standard and the Miner Newspaper We are putting THE back into the name!
Lacey Black has played piano at the Saloon since 2000 and is now the owner. Photo by Lacey Rose Saloon

Lacey Black has played piano at the Saloon since 2000 and is now the owner. Photo by Lacey Rose Saloon

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The Ivory Ticklers - The Piano Players of the Lacey Rose Saloon

Brady Snow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
It has been said that music is the ancient language of the soul. Whether one believes that or not, no human can deny the allure music casts over people.

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 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. • Free...
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