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Elizabeth Barszcz outside the Silverton Public School. Photo provided by The Silverton School

Elizabeth Barszcz outside the Silverton Public School. Photo provided by The Silverton School

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Elizabeth Barszcz Named Sole Finalist for Silverton School Superintendent

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Silverton School Board has announced that Elizabeth Barszcz has been named the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Silverton Public School, following the retirement of longtime superintendent Kim White, who has led the district with dedication and distinction for over 20 years.
Photo credit Dave Emory. #1 Miner's fan, Willow Blakenship, shows her support.

Photo credit Dave Emory. #1 Miner's fan, Willow Blakenship, shows her support.

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#1 Miner's fan

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The youngest Silverton Miner's fan joined the basketball fun on Saturday. Theodore John Blue was born at Mercy Hospital on March 11, 2025, to Sophie and Ben Blue. He weighed 6lbs 11 oz.

The youngest Silverton Miner's fan joined the basketball fun on Saturday. Theodore John Blue was born at Mercy Hospital on March 11, 2025, to Sophie and Ben Blue. He weighed 6lbs 11 oz.

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The youngest Silverton Miner's fan

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Photo credit Lucy Encinas The local Easter Bunny made an appearance during the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. His fur matched the fresh blanket of snow.

Photo credit Lucy Encinas The local Easter Bunny made an appearance during the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. His fur matched the fresh blanket of snow.

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Mobile Market 1

Mobile Market 1

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Food Security in Silverton

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
With the rising cost of groceries, we all know that feeding our families is downright expensive! I have three growing boys, and I can barely keep up!
Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos The snow melted off quickly Monday after a weekend of snowstorms.

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos The snow melted off quickly Monday after a weekend of snowstorms.

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The snow melted

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10 years Ago April 23, 2015 Grand Imperial sold Railroad owner buys landmark; to boost overnight trips. The iconic Grand Imperial Hotel in downtown Silverton “There will be major improvements. This will be a two- or three-year project.
The snow cut on the Million Dollar Highway on April 22, 1932 between Silverton and Ouray, with a vehicle on the road. The man in the center may be Norman Bawden San Juan County Historical Society photo

The snow cut on the Million Dollar Highway on April 22, 1932 between Silverton and Ouray, with a vehicle on the road. The man in the center may be Norman Bawden San Juan County Historical Society photo

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
135 Years AGO From the April 19, 1890 edition of the Silverton Standard: BASEBALL LEAGUE OR SNOWBALL LEAGUE? The Red Mountain Journal advocates a San Juan baseball league. We should have thought that a San Juan snowball league would be better for that village.
Misti Anderson, Silverton Public Library Director and TOS Facilities Director Sarah Friden out in front of the library celebrate the $20,000 grant they received for an ADA accessibility ramp Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Misti Anderson, Silverton Public Library Director and TOS Facilities Director Sarah Friden out in front of the library celebrate the $20,000 grant they received for an ADA accessibility ramp Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton Public Library Gets Grant for ADA Access

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Silverton Public Library received a $20,000 grant from American Library Association to create an ADA accessible ramp into the front of the building located at 1127 Reese Street.
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