We Need Rain!

Tropical storm Alvin brought somewhere between 1.27 inches, which Freddie officially measured, and possibly close to two inches that other people measured to Silverton at the beginning of June. Nothing measurably significant since then. Here we are with the Fourth of July on Friday.

Onward Through The Fog

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!

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

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!

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!

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?

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:

The mission of Silverton Skijoring is an embracing of community, heritage and support.

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.

Letters to the Editor

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.