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SFLC is a lifeline to many local families in the workforce In summer of 2023, local author Nancy Brockman and illustrator Lisa Morales read their children’s book Naughty Dogs to the preschoolers. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

SFLC is a lifeline to many local families in the workforce In summer of 2023, local author Nancy Brockman and illustrator Lisa Morales read their children’s book Naughty Dogs to the preschoolers. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

SJC Commissioners Vote to Give SFLC $45,000 to Keep Doors Open

The Silverton Family Learning Center is going through some rough financial times, but requested some of the San Juan County Lodging Tax monies from the San Juan County Commissioners at their last meeting on Wednesday, May 14th.

In Brief

Silverton High School Graduation Join our school community for the Graduation Ceremony of the class of 2025. May 22, 6:00 pm, Silverton School gym. Mobile Market Friday, May 23, at 4-5 pm, in front of the Silverton School. All are welcome.
GMUG National Forests to Temporarily Close Blue Lakes Area

GMUG National Forests to Temporarily Close Blue Lakes Area

GMUG National Forests to Temporarily Close Blue Lakes Area

OURAY, Colo. (May 1, 2025) — The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announce temporary closure of Blue Lakes area for trailhead construction and restoration efforts, beginning June 2.

Mountain Happenings

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.
Photo credit Wesley Berg A White-Faced Ibis, a somewhat rare visitor in Silverton.

Photo credit Wesley Berg A White-Faced Ibis, a somewhat rare visitor in Silverton.

A White-Faced Ibis

Regional News Roundup

DURANGO: • A 76-year-old man of Durango, Steve Miller, passed away last week due to the injuries he sustained two weeks before from a crash on his bike with a dog on the Animas River Trail in Durango.