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Howardsville, 1911 Howardsville in 1911, with Ted Grabowsky in the doorway at left. Written on the back of the photo: “Our house. I sold this building to Mr. Forsyth for $25.00 for kindling, Ted and his pets, Howardsville, San Juan County, 1911 San Juan County Historical Society photo

Howardsville, 1911 Howardsville in 1911, with Ted Grabowsky in the doorway at left. Written on the back of the photo: “Our house. I sold this building to Mr. Forsyth for $25.00 for kindling, Ted and his pets, Howardsville, San Juan County, 1911 San Juan County Historical Society photo

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THE ESPER CABOOSE

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
150 years ago From the April 17, 1875 edition of the Colorado Springs Gazette: FROM SILVERTON. Spring has at last arrived, and its coming was warmly welcomed by those who have remained here all Winter. The prospectors are beginning to come in, although they can do but little as yet.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Silverton Easter Egg Hunt! Sunday, April 20, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Come hunt for Easter eggs on the lawn of the San Juan County Courthouse. We'll have a hunt for the littler kids and then the older kids.
The Harper Family enjoyed the evening celebrating Al Harper’s 80th Birthday! (Left to right)John, Ethan, Melanie, Al, Carol, Matt, and Jim. Photo provided by Carol Harper

The Harper Family enjoyed the evening celebrating Al Harper’s 80th Birthday! (Left to right)John, Ethan, Melanie, Al, Carol, Matt, and Jim. Photo provided by Carol Harper

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Al Harper, Owner of the DSNGRR Turns 80

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
This last Friday night, the Harper Family pulled off the surprise of Al Harper’s life by throwing him a surprise 80th birthday party with about 200 of his closest friends, family members, and associates.
Photo credit Katey Fetch Look at all the snow! Just kidding! A photo from the Silverton Standard editor's spring break trip to White Sands, NM.

Photo credit Katey Fetch Look at all the snow! Just kidding! A photo from the Silverton Standard editor's spring break trip to White Sands, NM.

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Look at all the snow!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, April 9, 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 9, 2025
DURANGO: • Durango voters elected the incumbent Mayor Jessika Buell, Kip Koso, and Shirley Gonzales to the Durango City Council on April 1st. The election had a low turnout, with 34% of registered voters participating in the local municipal election.
The Silverton Housing Authority’s first Affordability Covenants filed on 735 Martha Rose Street, a new affordable home. Photo credit Anne Chase

The Silverton Housing Authority’s first Affordability Covenants filed on 735 Martha Rose Street, a new affordable home. Photo credit Anne Chase

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Silverton Housing Authority Conducts First Waitlist Drawing to Choose Future Owner of Affordable Home

Submitted By The Silverton Housing Authority
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
On Monday, April 7th, the Silverton Housing Authority had its first Waitlist Drawing — a randomized process to determine the order in which eligible applicants will be offered the opportunity to purchase an affordable home.
Diesel Dog and her little sister Ruger have been enjoying the Silverton Winter on the groomed trails. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Diesel Dog and her little sister Ruger have been enjoying the Silverton Winter on the groomed trails. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Silverton local senior dog Diesel just turned 13 years old

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Silverton local senior dog Diesel just turned 13 years old on April 8th and if you do doggy math, she is 91 years young. Diesel Dog is a winter resident of Silverton and summers on the beach of Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, for at least three of the summer months.
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