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In Brief

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Mobile Market (WEATHER PERMITTING) When: Friday, April 25, 4-5 pm Where: In front of Silverton School If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dayna Kranker at dkranker@sjcph.
Hot Like October!

Hot Like October!

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Hot Like October!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Most nights are still in the low 20s. However - highs soar from the 50s all of the way up to 66.0 on Friday - bracketed by 60s before and after. 3 days in a row!

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Ongoing • Move Yoga Schedule 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.
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Regional News Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• La Plata County Manager Chuck Stevens resigns from La Plata County after 6 years in the position. The La Plata County Commissioners expressed their satisfaction with the county manager, who earned an annual salary of $238,000 last year but has taken a position as a town manager in Maryland.
The Kurzweil family. Photo credit Jake Kurzweil

The Kurzweil family. Photo credit Jake Kurzweil

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SMPA 2025 BOARD CANDIDATES DECLARED

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Press Release from San Miguel Power Association (SMPA In 2025, the San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) Board seats up for election are District #5, covering part of San Miguel County, including Mountain Village and Ophir, and District #7, covering parts of Hinsdale, Montrose,...
Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Dr. Joe and Diesel Dog in front of the Silverton Senior Center during his monthly Silverton Veternarian pop up clinic

Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos Dr. Joe and Diesel Dog in front of the Silverton Senior Center during his monthly Silverton Veternarian pop up clinic

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Ask Dr. Joe the Vet

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Question: Do Dogs really have 7 years of life to our 1 human year? Today is Diesel Dog's 13th Birthday, is she really 91 years old? Dr. Joe: Actually, the 7 year thing is a bit of a misrepresentation.
SJMA Volunteer conducting light trail maintenance along the Colorado Trail, Segment 25. Photo credit San Juan Mountains Association

SJMA Volunteer conducting light trail maintenance along the Colorado Trail, Segment 25. Photo credit San Juan Mountains Association

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You have the Power to Help Our Public Lands

Mk Thompson
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Here in the San Juan Mountains, we have an amazing community of public lands supporters from all walks of life. It’s part of what makes our corner of the world unique. It’s not for everyone, but if you live here, you know it’s for you.

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4.14.25 Regular Meeting Recap*

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
3a. Presentation: Silverton Family Learning Center Request Staff was directed to present a resolution at the next meeting waiving the utility fees for the Silverton Family Learning Center 3b. Presentation: EV charging Sation with Helios Information Only 4a.
The middle schoolers on a busy Chicago street Natalie Platt and Carl Schnitker.

The middle schoolers on a busy Chicago street Natalie Platt and Carl Schnitker.

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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