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Last week, Jonathan Thompson wrote on the town’s latest conflict after Mayor Shane Fuhrman abruptly nixed reciting the Pledge at meetings, inciting an uproar that caught the attention of Rep. Lauren Boebert and Fox News. The fallout even forced Town Hall to close after threats and harassment raised concern for town staff.
Well, after another long meeting June 28, which included debating whether to instead sing the Silverton town song (we haven’t found a copy), trustees came together and voted unanimously to reinstate the Pledge, hoping to quell tensions. Fuhrman, too, offered his mea culpa.
“I made a huge mistake by not appreciating how big of an issue this is for many,” Fuhrman said. “And just because I had the authority to make the decision does not mean I should have made the decision.”
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- 05/19/2022
- Holy housing
- By Jonathan Thompson
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Throwing more fuel on the housing fire won’t solve the problem
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- 05/19/2022
- The fight for a starry night
- By Elizabeth Barrett
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Combating light pollution in Durango, Silverton and beyond
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- 05/19/2022
- Unlocking the mystery
- By Jonathan Romeo
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Southwest Colorado could play key role in discovering dark matter
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- 05/12/2022
- Toolin' around
- By Jennaye Derge
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From drills to drain snakes, Durango Tool Library’s got your next DIY covered
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- Last One in
- 05/19/2022
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Haviland Lake, which was drained in 2019 for repairs on the dam and outlet structure, is now open and back to normal.
- Ready to roll
- 05/19/2022
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E-bikes are now permanently allowed on the Twin Buttes trail system, but a final decision on whether riders can go out on other city-wide trails has yet to be determined.
- Be my neighbor
- 05/12/2022
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To say America is divided at the current moment is, well, an understatement
- Petition passes
- 05/12/2022
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The petition for more public process in fire and police stations needed 768 signatures, and all tallied up, received 771 valid signatures.