Dr. Fauci is an easy target, if you absolutely need to blame someone. Donald Trump is another easy target. Jared Polis is yet another. You can easily blame the Chinese government. You can blame Fox News…
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: The Weld County Renegades
“…the governor made a decision of what is an essential business. I have no idea how you determine that pot shops are essential businesses, but those were included in this…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Eight
“I think as the restrictions are released, you might see a lot of activity coming from the Front Range. Which is a double-edged sword…”
EDITORIAL: Looking Forward to College?
“Students are wondering whether college campuses will be safe or even open later this year…”
EDITORIAL: Mr. Roane is Awarded His Fees
“As you can imagine, the County has been quick, consistent, and public in their criticism of my actions….”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Seven
“This is exciting for Colorado, and it validates the way we market the state. It’s great news — especially with all the economic downturns…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Six
“The path to jump-starting the state’s economy — and rescuing what’s left of 2020 — lies in enticing people and groups to burst out of their confinement and start spending money…”
EDITORIAL: How Marijuana Became a ‘Critical Business’, Part Three
“I just kept pacing around, wondering what we were going to do, and how this was all going to play out — and then a new order came out an hour-and-a-half later…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Five
Readers might wonder why we’re looking at a chart of state government expenditures in an article about the impacts of a global pandemic on Archuleta County tourism…
Governor Polis Proposes to ‘Re-open” Colorado, But Schools Will Remain Closed
“It is a marathon, not a sprint. We are going to have to live with coronavirus for a while…”
EDITORIAL: How Marijuana Became a ‘Critical Business’, Part Two
“It’s hard for me to believe the government really cares about us, in that way. The cynical part of me thinks they enjoy the tax revenue…”
EDITORIAL: “The Shutdowns Were Pointless All Along”
“Many people stay at home and have stopped traveling. Many businesses are collapsing. Unemployment is expected to rise dramatically…”
EDITORIAL: How Marijuana Became a ‘Critical Business’, Part One
Our readers may recall that, back in 2009, the Pagosa economy was slipping into dangerous recession…
VIDEO: Governor Polis Brought Close to Tears by Accusations
“That being said, we know that these steps are difficult. It’s not a contest to see what you can get away with. It’s a contest to see how well you can stay at home…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Four
The timing of the EPR purchase may not have entirely auspicious…
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Three
“Now, where we will actively market… that will be strategic, and based on the comfort level of how well they’ve handled the situation…”
EDITORIAL: The PPP Dilemma
“…Yes, we applied while wearing our pajamas and slippers. There was no need to even put on shoes or drive to town….”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Two
“When this virus began, the number of cases was doubling every 1.5 days; now it’s doubling every six days, meaning the spread of the virus is beginning to slow…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part One
“At this point, we do not anticipate many revenues received before the end of July. Many properties closed in late March and there is little to no tourism expected…”