This will be the third special session in as many years…
Author: Bill Hudson
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Four
The ‘Wastewater Capital Investment Fee’ (CIF) for a new home hooking into the PAWSD sewer system is currently $15,697…
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Three
Acting — which is, after all, a form of storytelling — typically occurs in a collaborative atmosphere…
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Two
So, a few words from Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) customers, and a few words from actor Harrison Ford,,,
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part One
Another group of people who dedicate their careers to telling ‘stories’ about our society are movie actors…
EDITORIAL: Public Surveys, as a Recreational Activity
Fast forward to 2025, and we find data being collected and analyzed by people who are not, by any stretch of the imagination, statisticians…
EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part Two
Attorney Ingalls seems to be saying that old promises and resolutions may not be the final word on road maintenance…
EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part One
All of these [paving projects] were done in three months… our season starts essentially in May, so… it’s a lot to get done in three months…”
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Eight
Now Ms. Flowers has resigned, and County Building Official Tony Medved has also resigned. These are not the only resignations to take place over the past two years…
EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC ‘Listening Session’, Part Two
Commissioner Medina expressed an openness in splitting any additional revenues between housing and roads…
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Seven
“Well, you owe [Jack] an apology if you go that direction. We don’t need speculation, Bill. We need facts!…”
EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC ‘Listening Session’, Part One
The County cannot charge “7.9%”. The maximum allowed under state law is 6%. Commissioner Medina had to correct her fellow commissioner…
‘Celebrate Colorado’ Starts Today, July 25, and Runs Through August 3
Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent out the following announcement in this week’s official newsletter…
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Six
“I referred to ‘friends’ and ‘pals’ in my resignation letter. But sometimes it’s just whatever person has called the Commissioner…”
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Five
Ms. Flowers referred to her years working with former Archuleta County Commissioners Ronnie Maez and Alvin Schaaf…
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Four
“[Development Services] was my department, and everything everybody did was at my direction. If you’re upset with one of my staff, you’re actually upset with me…”
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Three
“Instead of acting with courage to protect the County, you have chosen to belittle, attack, and demonize your employees for doing the difficult work…”
County Commissioners to Host Lodgers Tax ‘Listening Session’ This Wednesday, July 23
The stated purpose of the listening session: to hear ideas from the public about a possible increase to the County Lodgers tax, and where the resulting additional revenues might be used…
EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Two
“This is why we focus on following the rules explicitly. This way, we avoid being arbitrary and ensure we treat every person equally…”
