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Andy Atha enjoying a lunch break after skiing high up in the San Juans a couple winter ago and in the same location as this years AA Gelande event. Photo credit David Breed

Andy Atha enjoying a lunch break after skiing high up in the San Juans a couple winter ago and in the same location as this years AA Gelande event. Photo credit David Breed

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Gelande Ski Jump Event at Molas Saturday, March 29th

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On Saturday, March 29th, up above Little Molas Lake, there will be the first annual Andy “AA” Atha Gelande Event, which is a memorial event, and there is no charge for entry or spectators.
A film event at the Silverton Powerhouse. Photo credit Silverton Powerhouse Collective

A film event at the Silverton Powerhouse. Photo credit Silverton Powerhouse Collective

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Silverton Powerhouse Collective Open House

Submitted By Silverton
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Silverton Powerhouse Collective marks three years as a hub for art and community with an open house on Saturday, March 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will showcase the historic structure and the artists who bring it to life.
El Bandito on Blair Street’s restaurant co-owner Mario Letayf’s house band played to a standing only crowd on Saturday night during Silverton Mountains Unguided season. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

El Bandito on Blair Street’s restaurant co-owner Mario Letayf’s house band played to a standing only crowd on Saturday night during Silverton Mountains Unguided season. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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El Bandito on Blair Street’s restaurant

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Snow storm blanketed the town this week. Photo credit Scott Fetchenhier

Snow storm blanketed the town this week. Photo credit Scott Fetchenhier

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Snow storm

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
20 Years Ago March 18, 2005 Silverton’s town trustees Monday unanimously gave Bill MacDougall the go-ahead to build a new service station and convenience store at the “Y” on the south end of town.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
From the March 15, 1884 edition of the La Plata Miner: TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. It is now six weeks since a train arrived in Silverton. The snow blockade has been one of unexampled severity and length, and through lack of transportation facilities everything is growing scarcer.
Iowa Mine structures at Silver Lake in 1898, looking toward the west, showing the operation at peak development, including tram station and surface tram trestle. Photo: San Juan County Historical Society

Iowa Mine structures at Silver Lake in 1898, looking toward the west, showing the operation at peak development, including tram station and surface tram trestle. Photo: San Juan County Historical Society

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Iowa Mine in Winter, 1898

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Showcase Your Work in the Silverton Artist Brochure Attention all artists, makers, and creatives!
All smiles from Patagonia employees and visiting journalists as they make their way up the higher reaches of Silverton Mountain. Photo credit Alex Hunt)

All smiles from Patagonia employees and visiting journalists as they make their way up the higher reaches of Silverton Mountain. Photo credit Alex Hunt)

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Patagonia Chooses Silverton

Alex Hunt
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
“ This mountain is unlike any place you have ever skied,” said the yellow jacket-clad guide with a solemn look on his face. “You could die here today.” Those who have skied at Silverton Mountain have undoubtedly heard this same warning.
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