As I am coming to understand how subdivision development happens in the 21st century, the developer tries their darnedest to finance the project using other people’s money…
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: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part Four
Commissioner Brown agreed to take on oversight of Development Services, and agreed that the meeting with the builders and developers was “incredibly encouraging…”
EDITORIAL: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part Three
Commissioner Medina asked her fellow commissioners which departments they wish to help supervise…
EDITORIAL: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part Two
The builders who spoke at the special meeting didn’t express any particular affection for the way the County has been running its Development Services Department…
EDITORIAL: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part One
“From the information that I received from staff, the County Manager is going to be resigning. So we won’t need to go into executive session…”
EDITORIAL: Differences of Opinion on the PAWSD Board, Part Two
When Ms. Ballard appeared before the PAWSD Board on August 14 to request the $75,000 refund, she met with an unexpected response…
EDITORIAL: Differences of Opinion on the PAWSD Board, Part One
It’s not unusual for elected and appointed government board members to disagree on important topics…
EDITORIAL: Santa Fe Indian Market, 2025
The Indian Market is something of a gamble for the artists, paying for a booth in a competitive show featuring 1,000 other artists…
EDITORIAL: Has Tourism Made Pagosa a Better Place to Live? Part Four
None of this data — which is easy to find, if you’re looking for it — was discussed during the August 6 joint meeting…
EDITORIAL: Has Tourism Made Pagosa a Better Place to Live? Part Three
“I would personally like to see [the Town] take as much of that ‘infrastructure’ money as possible…”
EDITORIAL: Has Tourism Made Pagosa a Better Place to Live? Part Two
The Tourism Board staff works with a consulting firm called Blue Room Research to track the success of the Board’s marketing effort and tourism-oriented programs…
MIDDLE MESA FIRE: Fire Activity Moderates Significantly
The fire has remained in its footprint over the last 24 hours with containment at 66%…
PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres
By evening on Monday August 11, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was listing the fire as “14% contained”…
EDITORIAL: Has Tourism Made Pagosa a Better Place to Live? Part One
“Which country can you point to as a model for sustainable tourism?…”
PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations for Oak Fire; Middle Mesa Fire at 5,000 Acres
Pagosa Springs High School will be an overnight shelter for those unable to return home. RVs and camper trailers are welcome in the parking lot…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Moves Ahead with Sales Tax Ballot Measure, Part Three
One potential problem with such a tax is similar to the problem that brought about the famous ‘Boston Tea Party’…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Moves Ahead with Sales Tax Ballot Measure, Part Two
“SHALL TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS TAXES BE INCREASED $3,675,692 IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR…”
Archuleta School District Calls for School Board Nominations
To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Moves Ahead with Sales Tax Ballot Measure, Part One
“So I’m glad that we are finally taking steps to remedy some of these issues…”