Town of Silverton, CO

06/06/2026

05/13/2026

Street Cleaning Notice

The Fire Department will conduct its annual Greene Street cleaning on Friday, May 15, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, between the Courthouse Bridge and 11th Street, as required for the Iron Horse Bike Race.

Due to current water restrictions, water use will be minimized and managed carefully:
• Untreated water will be used for a pre-wash on Thursday, May 14
• Minimal treated water will be used during final cleaning on Friday, May 15

A Red Alert parking restriction will be in effect on Greene Street between the bridge and 11th Street during cleaning operations. Please do not park in this area so crews can complete the work quickly, effectively, and while conserving as much water as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

05/01/2026

Due to the current drought conditions in Southwest Colorado, the Town of Silverton is issuing water restrictions effective as of 4/27/2026 until further notice, per Resolution No. 2026-10, which can be reviewed using the following link or at Town Hall and is summarized below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NVO7af80W9zRAdmOFX3yihMZ7eRVWQXG/view?usp=sharing

Water Conservation
All residents are urged to conserve water in their homes whenever possible.

Prohibited Uses of Treated Water
• Washing sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking areas, patios, or other hard surfaces
• Power washing structures (except limited commercial use for paint prep/repairs)
• Filling or refilling swimming pools or landscape water features (, limited water use to accommodate for evaporative losses is permitted)
• Washing cars, trailers, or boats

Irrigation Rules
Outdoor watering is limited to 30 minutes max, only before 9 AM or after 9 PM on the following days:
• Odd-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Even-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• All residents: Sunday

Exemptions
• Food crops
• Plant nurseries (for plants only)
• Drip irrigation systems
• Newly planted or fragile landscaping (with Public Works approval)

Penalties
• 1st offense: Written warning
• 2nd offense: $300 fine
• 3rd+ offense: $500 fine

If you have any questions about the current municipal treated water use restrictions, please reach out to the Town via 970-387-5522 Ext. 0 or by emailing any of the administrative Staff via the emails listed on the Town website. Thank you for your cooperation and efforts to keep our community safe!

04/29/2026

The Town of Silverton is issuing a public advisory to alert community members about an email scam involving a fraudulent impersonation of the Town. Scammers are contacting individuals using the email: [email protected], which closely resembles our legitimate email domain: .co.us.

So far, the Town knows of only previous Land Use Applicants being contacted, using details from application submittals to create the false appearance of legitimacy. The intent appears to be financial fraud, including attempts to obtain payments.

The Town is taking immediate steps to address the issue.

Protect yourself from scammers by ensuring communications claiming to be from The Town of Silverton come from the correct domain: .co.us. Any variation, including hyphens, added letters, or alternate spellings, should be reported.

If you receive an unexpected request involving payments, please contact the Town directly using verified phone numbers or email addresses from the town’s website.

If you believe you have received fraudulent communication: Do not respond to the sender. Do not provide any information. Do not click any suspicious links. Report the incident to The Town of Silverton immediately.

If you need assistance or wish to report suspicious communication, please contact The Town of Silverton through the verified contact information listed on townofsilverton.colorado.gov or by phone at 970-387-5522.

04/29/2026

The Silverton Public Library is seeking a passionate individual to serve on its esteemed Board! Are you enthusiastic about fostering a vibrant literary community? Do you have innovative ideas to enhance library services and programs? We want to hear from you!

As a member of the Silverton Public Library Board, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our library and contribute to the enrichment of our town. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, program development, and advocating for the library's interests within the community.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Whether you're a book lover, a technology enthusiast, an advocate for literacy, or simply someone who believes in the power of libraries to transform lives, your voice is valuable to us.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest to Elizabeth Stuffings at [email protected]. Be sure to include your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you're passionate about serving on the Silverton Public Library Board.

The deadline to submit letters is May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community's intellectual and cultural landscape. For inquiries or further information, please contact Misti Anderson at [email protected].

04/16/2026

COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT – TOWN OF SILVERTON

Mountain Lion Sighting Reported

Residents and visitors are advised that a mountain lion has been spotted within town limits, particularly in the areas around Memorial Park and Shrine Hill.
There have been two recent wildlife kills within town boundaries.
Based on observations, these incidents are believed to be linked to the mountain lion.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife has been notified.

PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS:
- Keep a close eye on pets at all times.
- Supervise children carefully, especially during early morning and evening hours.
- Avoid walking alone in low-light conditions.
- Make noise when outdoors to avoid surprising wildlife.
- Report any sightings immediately to local authorities.

For more information on living with mountain lions and reporting aggressive lion behavior, visit: https://cpw.state.co.us/living-mountain-lions

Your awareness and caution help keep our community safe.

Stay alert. Stay safe.

- Town of Silverton Staff

The number of mountain lion interactions with humans has increased for a variety of reasons.

02/23/2026

The Town is exploring the creation of pre-approved ADU plans to help property owners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

We are seeking your input to support our state grant application to fund this initiative and inform pre-approved ADU designs.

You can take the quick survey here: https://form.jotform.com/260475449265061

02/18/2026

Red Alert Thursday Feb 19, No parking Greene, St No parking Blair St 10th-14th Streets. Park on ODD addressed side all other Streets, midnight-8am

02/03/2026