Violence, and the threat of violence, are often used to enforce the status quo… or to challenge the status quo…
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 Price of Gas, and What to Do About It, Part Two
“There’s so many people below the poverty line. There’s so many people who use their vehicles to haul water. To get firewood. We’re one of them…”
EDITORIAL: The Price of Gas, and What to Do About It, Part One
“So I had our legal department look into whether the County has legal standing to take some legal action on this, and I was told, no, we do not…”
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part Four
During a recent Council meeting at Pagosa Springs Town Hall, I heard two of our seven Council members ask about reconsidering the way we use our geothermal resources…
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part Three
A few years later, the Resort took on a major resort expansion with the construction of the Ecoluxe Lodge…
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part Two
“Legend has it that the Utes were suffering a mysterious plague that was beyond the healing of the most powerful medicine men….”
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part One
They approached the Town government and negotiated a geothermal pipeline to be hung below a future pedestrian bridge…
EDITORIAL: A Few Thoughts About Choosing Sides
I’m comfortable, choosing sides on local issues. More than ‘comfortable’. I sometimes feel obligated to choose sides….
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part Five
Is it time to re-direct a portion of the more than $1 million a year in tax revenues, from subsidizing tourism marketing… towards subsidizing housing and childcare for the workers in the community?
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part Four
“We are excited to be in an area with four seasons, great hiking, outstanding skiing and awesome beer…”
A New Trail Along Northlake Avenue
“This trail came about from the settlement funds, from back when the developer went into bankruptcy. And the settlement funds were set aside to the North Village Lake community…”
EDITORIAL: Indigenous Foods Day, 2023
“It makes sense that if we are going to honor Indigenous people’s voices, then we should also honor the voices of the landscapes and the voices of the foods…”
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part Three
Were they thinking that a photograph at the Acropolis was more valuable than a 20% discount on Hello Kitty throw-pillows?…
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part Two
The staff had ordered a ‘Thank You Greg’ farewell cake to celebrate Mr. Schulte’s brief but important tenure…
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part One
While researching this editorial, I noticed, in a drawing of the future east entrance to downtown, by the Hart Howerton architects, a rough sketch…
EDITORIAL: A New Direction for the Archuleta County Landfill? Part Two
“I think we aren’t far enough in the process to understand all the details yet, but our… we’re paying disposal fees just like everyone else. So we’re not motivated to raise prices, right?”
EDITORIAL: A New Direction for the Archuleta County Landfill? Part One
“Since 2015, Laurel has continued to build its place in the solid waste management history books…”
EDITORIAL: Cost for Pagosa Sewer Service Heading for Increases? Part Two
No matter what, the cost of PAWSD wastewater operations are apparently destined to get much more expensive. Who should be paying the bill?
EDITORIAL: Cost for Pagosa Sewer Service Heading for Increases? Part One
The Pagosa Springs Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors will be discussing rate increases at their meeting today…