Opinion

The Midnight Library

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you had made different decisions? My guess is yes. We’ve all lived with some regret, and that regret is always there. But what if you had a chance to undo those regrets?
Skijoring Needs Your Support

Skijoring Needs Your Support

Skijoring Needs Your Support

Silverton Skijoring is pleased to announce its designation as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project. The Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit provides a tax credit to Colorado taxpayers who contribute to targeted Enterprise Zone projects.
From The Standard Mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

Dear Editor, I love San Juan County and I believe that effective leadership really can improve our community and the lives of our neighbors. This is why I am both honored and excited to run to be San Juan County’s newest County Commissioner.
Glowing Golden Aspens!

Glowing Golden Aspens!

Glowing Golden Aspens!

Wednesday- 44.0 degrees at 7am, with .02 inches of measured rain in the can. Ground fog gave way to all day patchy fog up higher. Peaks remained obscured by stratus clouds. Gentle afternoon soaking rain in to the night. 55.0 degree high Thursday- 47.1degrees at 7 am with .
Now into The Future!

Now into The Future!

Now into The Future!

Wednesday-With 44.0 degrees at 7am, we began the day with .4 inches of rain in the can! New white over 13 thousand feet on some of the peaks. Overcast with light showers. 56.8 degree high Thursday- 42.4 degrees at 7am, and more new snow above with .03 inches of rain in the can.

Letter to the editor:

Would you please publish a list of movies made in Silverton. I noted in the Thursday August 11, 2022 paper a picture of the Stillwater Standard used in the movie “Mavrick Queen”. I never heard of it and would like to see it.
Mostly Hot and Dry!

Mostly Hot and Dry!

Mostly Hot and Dry!

Wednesday- 41.0 degrees at 7 am, with only a couple of cumulus clouds forming to our west. Lots of sun followed by more clouds with a refreshingly cool breeze. 73.7 degree high Thursday-36.1 degrees at 7 am, clear with a gentle down canyon breeze.
Photo courtesy of David Dibble

Photo courtesy of David Dibble

Silverton, on the Silver Screen!

■ Scout Edmondson, Editor On Friday, September 9th, the Silverton Film Office will host filmmaker David Dibble at the Grand Imperial Hotel, and play a variety of his films that were shot in and around the town of Silverton.
Two large bull moose facing off in mock combat in the San Juan Mountains Photo Credit Wesley Berg

Two large bull moose facing off in mock combat in the San Juan Mountains Photo Credit Wesley Berg

Transition Time

Wednesday-38.3 degrees at 7am, clear sky followed with clouds building and a cool down canyon breeze. Later on, thunder with a partial rainbow, and a late afternoon in to the night soaking rain. 73.2 degree high. Thursday- 45.
Break in the Ac

Break in the Ac

Break in the Action

Wednesday-45.6 degrees at 7am, with cool fog down to the ground! Rain showers in the morning and afternoon. 66.5 degree high. Thursday- 43.7 degrees at 7am, fog reaching the valley floor. Plenty of sun and gradual late afternoon clouds building.