Not only is the new plant much larger than the old plant… it also six times more efficient. And it’s automated. And it produces cleaner water…
Author: Bill Hudson
Bill Hudson began sharing his opinions in the Pagosa Daily Post in 2004 and can't seem to break the habit. He claims that, in Pagosa Springs, opinions are like pickup trucks: everybody has one.
EDITORIAL: A Big Water Treatment Plant, Part One
“This is a 3-MGD plant… Three million gallons per day… and it’s built with 94% efficiency, meaning that we’re delivering almost every drop that goes into it…”
EDITORIAL: Do We Even Want Development in Pagosa Springs? Part Four
The photo, taken on October 17, 2026, illustrates a couple of important things about Pagosa Springs….
EDITORIAL: Do We Even Want Development in Pagosa Springs? Part Three
“I’ve helped a lot of people, I hope, save a lot of money by re-thinking the way they design their communities to be livable…”
EDITORIAL: Do We Even Want Development in Pagosa Springs? Part Two
What government could ever say “No” to such a windfall?
EDITORIAL: More Information… and More Disinformation
While enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry at a local bakery, I noticed a poster hanging on the bulletin board…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Springs Medical Center on the Financial Frontier, Part Two
“The fundamental problem with the Rural Health Transformation Program is it doesn’t actually enable (hospitals) to get paid…”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Springs Medical Center on the Financial Frontier, Part One
I had come across the acronym “RHTP” in various news articles lately, but hadn’t paid it much attention…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County ‘Planning’ Challenges, Part Three
Going way back in the community’s history, we note that the County’s only municipality is Pagosa Springs, incorporated in 1891….
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County ‘Planning’ Challenges, Part Two
If the conflicting goals remained “consistent”, we might have had less turmoil at the County. But the goals have undergone constant change…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Four
Simply stated, Ballot Measure 5A wants us to spend $156.5 million, for a problem that can be addressed for a fraction of the cost…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County ‘Planning’ Challenges, Part One
The Planning office is being staffed for limited hours by conscientious County employees who have, however, limited experience with land use planning and regulations…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Three
There are many things we don’t know about the proposed PK-8 school facility…
EDITORIAL: Town Council to Consider ‘Ponderosa Mountain’ Development, Tomorrow
The ordinance, if approved by Council tomorrow, will require a ‘second reading’ at a future date…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Two
When I visited CitizensForASD.org earlier this week, I expected to find a mix of accurate information and misinformation, and perhaps a bit of disinformation…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part One
We are all “misinformed” occasionally. We get exposed to information “through the grapevine”… or through social media… or in a news website…
EDITORIAL: Road Closures
“I truly believe you will hear more complaints about the road being closed than you hear about the potholes…”
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part Three
Health insurance rates are going up. Existing debt payments must be made. Basic services must be provided to the community…
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part Two
About 20 years ago, PAWSD took out a loan to build a new water treatment plant on the shores of Lake Hatcher…