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Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. Photo credit Anthrocene Contracting

Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. Photo credit Anthrocene Contracting

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Two Silverton Locals Are Professional Trail Builders

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders who have both started their own trail building businesses and are working right here in the San Juan Mountains.
Aspens Are Leafing Out!

Aspens Are Leafing Out!

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Aspens Are Leafing Out!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Willows leafed out on the eleventh, and aspens began on the twentieth, with plenty more appearing on the valley floor and on slopes surrounding Silverton. It's so incredible to be up here in the high San Juans this time of the year! After .

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Mountain Happenings

Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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.
Local Organization Awards $42,000 to High School Exchange Students

Local Organization Awards $42,000 to High School Exchange Students

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Local Organization Awards $42,000 to High School Exchange Students

Submitted By Charles Alex Lanis, Wes President
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
World Experience Scholarships (WES), a nonprofit dedicated to making international exchange accessible for high school students, proudly announces the distribution of $42,000 in scholarships this year to students participating in cultural exchange programs worldwide.

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Regional News Roundup

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
DURANGO: • A wildfire broke out due to a lightning strike just west of Hermosa near Tripp Creek this past weekend.
A bear came through Monday night in alley between Mineral and Blair St off of 11st. Time to prepare your trash and bird feeders to be bear proof. Bear season in Silverton has begun! Photos credit Angela McCarthey

A bear came through Monday night in alley between Mineral and Blair St off of 11st. Time to prepare your trash and bird feeders to be bear proof. Bear season in Silverton has begun! Photos credit Angela McCarthey

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BE BEAR AWARE!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad was working the Ironhorse Bicycle Classic on his motorcycle. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad was working the Ironhorse Bicycle Classic on his motorcycle. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Iron Horse

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A mix of local musicians and a traveling band made for a night to remember at El Bandito on Friday night. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

A mix of local musicians and a traveling band made for a night to remember at El Bandito on Friday night. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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House Band

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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