Opinion

Onward Through The Fog

Onward Through The Fog

Onward Through The Fog

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Pacific tropical Storm Alvin cooled us down and brought much needed moisture to the high San Juans along with the desert southwest over the weekend. Temperatures prior to this event were in the upper mid-sixties and then even seventies- which really seems like summer to us mountain folks!
Greening For Real!

Greening For Real!

Greening For Real!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Springtime in the Rockies was blown right out of our strange realm mid-morning on Wednesday. We went from 51.4 to mid 30's in the blink of an eye with snow and wind roaring horizontal up canyon!
From The STandard mail Car

From The STandard mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
To the Editor: I am writing to express concern over the stalled allocation of market rate lots in the Anvil Mountain Subdivision and to urge San Juan County Commissioners to honor the existing wait list and move forward with awarding the available undeveloped lots to those on it.
Thank You Life

Thank You Life

Thank You Life!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
All of you folks who regularly read this column are fully aware of my own propensity for diversity of thought. No singular perspective ever holds for any completely enthralled. Because I am here to learn. 41 years ago, the Silverton, and 78 years ago to planet Earth.
It's A Sign!

It's A Sign!

It's A Sign!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The world of nature is warming up. Snow and ice keep melting. Water runs freely. Aspen's are budding out. Pussy willows proliferate. A mated pair of Red-tailed hawks return.
What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
February began with snow and ended accordingly. No thaw prior to the last day of January, and the next week long plus muddy water even continued into March 2nd.

Dear Editor:

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The mission of Silverton Skijoring is an embracing of community, heritage and support.

Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 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.
From The Standard Mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

Letters to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Editor Dear Editor, While visiting Silverton for the weekend(14-17Feb) to enjoy the area and watch the Skijoring. (Amazing by the way) We checked into the Grand Imperial late afternoon and was fortunate that the handicapped spot was available out front.
Date High Low Conditions February 18 22 11 Clearly Colder February 19 41 11 Mid Mix February 20 35 4 Virtually Clear February 21 39 6 Blue Bird February 22 46 6 Continuing Clear February 23 50 1 Clear Mix February 24 50 14 Mostly Mids Seasonal snow total 78.7' Water year from Oct 1st 9.68' February snow total 23.8' February water total 1.75'

Date High Low Conditions February 18 22 11 Clearly Colder February 19 41 11 Mid Mix February 20 35 4 Virtually Clear February 21 39 6 Blue Bird February 22 46 6 Continuing Clear February 23 50 1 Clear Mix February 24 50 14 Mostly Mids Seasonal snow total 78.7' Water year from Oct 1st 9.68' February snow total 23.8' February water total 1.75'

Keep Learning How to Live!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
What a wet week followed by a nearly dry week. Wednesday morning, we had four inches of snow with 100th of an inch for water content. Lots of blue sky - more days than not. This made for only Tuesday being below freezing.
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