In other words, in order to authentically ask “growth to pay for growth” you actually have to have a plan…
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 Impact of Fire District Impact Fees, Part Five
It seemed to me, judging by the commissioner comments that morning, that the BOCC accepted his comments as statements of fact…
EDITORIAL: The Impact of Fire District Impact Fees, Part Four
Here we have one of the issues facing a small town fire department. The challenge of finding and training volunteers…
EDITORIAL: The Impact of Fire District Impact Fees, Part Three
But it seems like, no sooner are the fiscal conservatives sworn into office, then they begin to propose higher taxes and fees…
EDITORIAL: The Impact of Fire District Impact Fees, Part Two
“Right now, [Fire District funding] is predominantly property-tax based…”
EDITORIAL: The Impact of Fire District Impact Fees, Part One
“Previously, we had to rely on the Town and County for impact fees. The County would have to approve it and collect it for us…”
EDITORIAL: The Christmas Box, 2024
I set myself some rules. No gift could cost more than $5. I would avoid gifts suitable for a traditional Christmas stocking. ‘Stupid’ and ‘silly’ was preferable, but ‘useful’ was permissible…
EDITORIAL: The Future of Daylight Savings Time
One issue that stirs the imagination of advisors to President-elect Donald Trump concerns changes to the nation’s clocks…
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part Six
I take those facts as an indication of the public’s interest in the Running Iron Ranch issue…
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part Five
The WSCWG volunteers concluded, after a year of research, that the Dry Gulch Reservoir was not a good idea, and was not necessary…
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part Four
Several people had signed up to address the commissioners on the subject of vacant land purchases — or, alternately, on the subject of collaborating with the Archuleta School District…
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part Three
“So my next phase was to provide some educational outreach about some pros and cons of different water supply options… of no reservoir, or a reservoir, or alternatives to a reservoir. …”
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part Two
A record that got considerable play at my family home, back in my teenage years, was Allan Sherman’s album, ‘Allan in Wonderland’…
EDITORIAL: Asking the Community for Advice? Part One
“I heard the community loud and clear, and Marybeth Snyder is one example of what’s being said — is to have a community meeting so they can come forward and present their ideas…”
EDITORIAL: PLPOA to Vote on Funding for New Gymnasium, Part Two
The basic issues behind the controversy are universal. Trust. Community. Private property rights. Following rules. Raising healthy children…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Land Purchase
The photo above shows the current Administration Building, which previously — a dozen years ago — served as the Archuleta County Education Center…
EDITORIAL: PLPOA to Vote on Funding for New Gymnasium, Part One
Could the whole community come together to build something that served, especially, the non-adult population?
EDITORIAL: How About Them Home Prices? Part Four
“He could say, for example, that it’s time to build Trump Towers across America, which would immediately make them sound desirable…”