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Durango, CO – The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic (IHBC) is thrilled to unveil the schedule for the inaugural Hill Climb Challenge, to be run as the opener for a fantastic weekend of racing. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fort Lewis College’s front hill, this event promises an exhilarating blend of competition, community spirit, and entertainment.

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10 Years Ago April 10, 2014 Police Blotter: March 31 — Three warnings were issued for speeding. Assisted with a vehicle that caught fire on U.S.

115 YEARS AGO From the April 10, 1909 edition of the Silverton Standard: NEW BRICK BUILDING TO RISE DOWNTOWN. It is understood that the contract for tearing down the old frame building just below Billy Cole’s store has been let and that in a very few days the old land mark will be a thing of the past and in its stead the owner, William Rogers, together with our enterprising and public spirited merchant, Billy Cole, will erect a double brick building on the two lots between Bausman block and Cole store, which will be a credit to the town.

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Destination Silverton Magazine 2024 The Silverton Standard’s Destination Silverton Magazine has started production! Advertising spaces are filling up fast! Email editor@thesilvertonstandard. com or call 970-387-5477 for a rate card and to reserve your spot.

Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 8th was the passing of the baton and swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and Trustees. The previous Town of Silverton’s board finished up any continued business, such as unanimously passing Resolution 2024-12: A Resolution of the Town of Silverton to Establish a Bump-Out License Fee and Amend the 2024 Fee Schedule. This resolution will now include a fee to the restaurants in order for the town to recoup their incurred costs of the program. Followed by the Second Reading for the adoption of Ordinance 2024-04, An Ordinance of The Town of Silverton for an Amendment to The Official Zoning Map Rezoning Properties as Described in Exhibit A from B-A Business Automotive District to R-2 Multiple Family Residential District and updating the Outdoor Dining Guidelines.

San Juan Development Association will hold a Silverton Business Summit on Wednesday, May 1st, from 7:30 am to 11 am over at the Kendall Mountain Lodge, 1 Kendall Place. This first annual Silverton Business Summit is targeted for all types of businesses, including brick and mortar, online, and those who are interested in starting a business in Silverton/San Juan County or anyone just wanting to keep up with our economic trends and resources.

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Ongoing • Silverton Creative District Meetings held the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-6pm. Email info@silvertoncreativedistrict.org for more information.