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Positive Change

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Positive change can occur in so many different ways.Let's start with the weather week. Unlike the calendar week, the weather week can be very unpredictable.Our most recent weather week was only six days long. This weather week stretched out to eight. Why such a difference?

At least three different species of lichen have colonized this boulder Photo by Mary Grizzard

Nature’s Pioneer — The Curious Rock Lichen

Mary Grizzard

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

At least three different species of lichen have colonized this boulder They’re really pretty easy to miss.

Mountain Happenings

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays 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.

SJMA volunteers help keep the trails corridor wide enough for all trail users Photo by Jane Brunton

Help the San Juans While Helping Yourself

Mk Thompson

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

If you live in the San Juan Mountains, I don’t need to sell you on their beauty. An array of geological processes created breathtaking shapes and colors across these massive peaks.Summer wildflowers add a collage of hues to enjoy up close.

KSJC Board members (L-R) Chris Brosh, Alex Lanis, Danny Castle and Jim Harper Photo provided by KSJC

KSJC-LP 92.5FM Returns to the Airwaves with New Life

Submitted By Ksjc

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Silverton, CO – After years of running on little more than duct tape and determination, KSJC-LP 92.5FM, Silverton’s own community radio station, is officially back on the air with new energy, new equipment, and a renewed commitment to local broadcasting.

Silverton School students Kate and Marshall at the conference photo by Silverton School

Silverton School Miner’s Drift Students Participate in Leadership Conference

Katie Shapiro

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

On Monday, March 30th-Wednesday April 1st all upper school students participated in a leadership conference with visiting professor Andrew Nalani from Vanderbilt University, community experts, and school educators.

Chris Blankenship in the field Photo provided by Chris Blankenship

Chris Blankenship Creates a New Platform to Empower Autism

Deanne Gallegos

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A Silverton local, Chris Blankenship, is pioneering and paving a new path for those who live with autism, have a family member diagnosed, while creating training tools for fellow clinicians and those in the public sector who interact with autistic members in their community.