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Mom watches as her two baby bull calves attempt to spar (June 8, 2025). Photo credit Wesley Berg

Mom watches as her two baby bull calves attempt to spar (June 8, 2025). Photo credit Wesley Berg

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Moose Calving Season

Wesley Berg, Wildlife Photographer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
In the San Juans, moose give birth around the first of June. Over the past few weeks, I have counted a total of eight moose calves born in the Silverton region of the San Juans. Four are single calves, including three females and one male.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
DURANGO: • SKA Brewery sells after 30 years and was founded in 1995 by Dave Thibodeau, Bill Graham, and Matt Vincent. The new owners are Durango locals Bob Ariano and Dave West. The Ariano Family currently owns A&L Coors Distribution in Durango.
In light of all the “trash drama,” Elevated Coffee Shop in the Grand Imperial Hotel is making a drink out of it. The “Trash Panda” was presented on a social media post by coffee shop owner Melanie Barger on the far left. Timberline Trading Co. across the street designed the t-shirt that is for sale in their shop.

In light of all the “trash drama,” Elevated Coffee Shop in the Grand Imperial Hotel is making a drink out of it. The “Trash Panda” was presented on a social media post by coffee shop owner Melanie Barger on the far left. Timberline Trading Co. across the street designed the t-shirt that is for sale in their shop.

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In light of all the “trash drama,”

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Alpine Tavern, located on Greene St in the former Avalanche Brewery, has put in a pool table and plans to add more fun things to do in the honky-tonk bar.

The Alpine Tavern, located on Greene St in the former Avalanche Brewery, has put in a pool table and plans to add more fun things to do in the honky-tonk bar.

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The Alpine Tavern,

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Photo credit Heidi Steven Soon to be 15 year old“Jake” is enjoying his Silverton Summer. Jake’s Mom Heidi Stevens owns Silverton Lakes Campground.

Photo credit Heidi Steven Soon to be 15 year old“Jake” is enjoying his Silverton Summer. Jake’s Mom Heidi Stevens owns Silverton Lakes Campground.

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Soon to be 15 year old“Jake'

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Yours truly publisher of the Silverton Standard, DeAnne Gallegos, finally took a vacation for my birthday and saw the miracle staircase in the St Loretto Chapel in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Yours truly publisher of the Silverton Standard, DeAnne Gallegos, finally took a vacation for my birthday and saw the miracle staircase in the St Loretto Chapel in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Yours truly publisher of the Silverton Standard, DeAnne

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
El Bandito House Band. Photo submitted by SCD

El Bandito House Band. Photo submitted by SCD

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Summer Sounds Returns this Friday with Pressing String

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Press Release from Silverton Creative District Silverton Creative District is thrilled to launch the 8th season of Silverton Summer Sounds this Friday, June 13, with a magical, high-altitude evening of live music, food, and community in Memorial Park.

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5.9.25 Regular Meeting Recap

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
4. Consent Agenda; a) Payroll; b) Meeting Minutes; c) Accounts Payable; d) April Financial Statements; e) March Sales Tax Approved 7-0 7a.
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