Author: Bill Hudson

“Speculation” has a particularly important meaning in Colorado water law. We’re going to explore that meaning…

Starting in about 1980, a small set of vibrant industries were kicking the economy into second gear… and then, into third gear…

In other words, in order to authentically ask “growth to pay for growth” you actually have to have a plan…

It seemed to me, judging by the commissioner comments that morning, that the BOCC accepted his comments as statements of fact…

Here we have one of the issues facing a small town fire department. The challenge of finding and training volunteers…

But it seems like, no sooner are the fiscal conservatives sworn into office, then they begin to propose higher taxes and fees…

“Right now, [Fire District funding] is predominantly property-tax based…”

“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…”

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…

One issue that stirs the imagination of advisors to President-elect Donald Trump concerns changes to the nation’s clocks…

I take those facts as an indication of the public’s interest in the Running Iron Ranch issue…

The WSCWG volunteers concluded, after a year of research, that the Dry Gulch Reservoir was not a good idea, and was not necessary…

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…

“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. …”

“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…”

The basic issues behind the controversy are universal. Trust. Community. Private property rights. Following rules. Raising healthy children…

The photo above shows the current Administration Building, which previously — a dozen years ago — served as the Archuleta County Education Center…

Could the whole community come together to build something that served, especially, the non-adult population?