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This dog poo bag dispenser is located in Memorial Park near a public trash can. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

This dog poo bag dispenser is located in Memorial Park near a public trash can. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Trash Talk Online Spurs Debate about Trash Cans Around Town

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
This summer’s social media debate has become trash cans downtown and the camp dumpster that used to be outside the Silverton Transfer Station. In years past, there have been online flair-ups over fire bans, OHVs, wetlands, the economy, housing, the accidental killing of the mama bear, and now trash.
SJMA field crews are out in full force. Photo credit Myste French

SJMA field crews are out in full force. Photo credit Myste French

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Stewards of the Land Article

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 Memorial Day has come and gone, and the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) field crews are out in full force. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, and we have already seen an uptick in visitors to our public lands.

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CDOT June Traffic Update

Cdot
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Since starting work on the US 550 Rockfall Mitigation and Wall Replacement project on May 12, the contractor has completed clearing and grubbing and tree removal near the Deer Creek Trailhead (Mile Point 59.3).
Logs from the US Forest Service land within the vegetation gap being created around the Tri-State transmission lines are being stacked along Highway 550 by helicopter and then will be loaded onto logging trucks for removal. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Logs from the US Forest Service land within the vegetation gap being created around the Tri-State transmission lines are being stacked along Highway 550 by helicopter and then will be loaded onto logging trucks for removal. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Helicopters Over or Around Silverton Every Day, Why?

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
This past week, several helicopters have been flying over or around the town of Silverton for various reasons, and we investigated the matter to gather some answers.
Silverton locals and Ruger Dog take an evening paddle board session after work up at Molas Lake. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton locals and Ruger Dog take an evening paddle board session after work up at Molas Lake. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Summer has begun

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Silverton San Juan Fire Department’s booth at the first Summer Sounds. Photo credit Phil Antonelli

The Silverton San Juan Fire Department’s booth at the first Summer Sounds. Photo credit Phil Antonelli

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Summer Sounds

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
20 Years Ago June 17, 2005 Jerry Hoffer is Silverton’s new representative on the San Miguel Power Association Board of Directors. Hoffer won the mail-in ballot election by a substantial margin over incumbent Steve Fearn. Hoffer garnered 115 votes to Fearn’s 55.
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