One of the largest rooms would be an great space for an innovative preschool class…
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.
Archuleta Commissioners to Consider Vacation Rental Moratorium Tomorrow, March 14
Most Colorado resort towns have put Short Term Rental (STR) density caps and fees in place during the past few years…
EDITORIAL: An Emerging Child Care Landscape in Archuleta County, Part One
In order to apply for the state’s Emerging and Expanding grant, Pagosa Peak Open School would need to have a “Pre-license” from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood…
EDITORIAL: Questions About Archuleta County’s STR Moratorium, Part Four
“How do we make it fair to our commercial lodgers — our hotels — that pay property taxes at commercial rates for their property…”
EDITORIAL: Questions About Archuleta County’s STR Moratorium, Part Three
Is it possible that the market is ‘self-correcting’? This is an argument we often hear from the real estate industry…
EDITORIAL: March 6 Archuleta Health Department Advisory Committee Meeting
As far as I can tell, Archuleta County has thus far not engaged any consultants to assist with the health department transition…
EDITORIAL: Questions About Archuleta County’s STR Moratorium, Part Two
This recommendation would help address the need for “Breathing Room” as proposed by the County Planning Department last summer…
EDITORIAL: Questions About Archuleta County’s STR Moratorium, Part One
Mountain resort communities across Colorado had been putting STR density caps in place… and levying additional fees and taxes, in some cases…
EDITORIAL: ‘The Worst Among Us’ Discuss the Future of Water, Part Three
There is plenty of evidence that artificial reservoirs can provide enjoyable boating, fishing and swimming activities…
EDITORIAL: Oh Give Me Land, Lots of Land…
Don’t get me wrong. I think recreation is a wonderful thing. But it’s difficult to enjoy yet another municipal park when you have no house to live in…
EDITORIAL: ‘The Worst Among Us’ Discuss the Future of Water, Part Two
PAWSD, the district that has been delivering drinking water since the 1970s, believes our municipal water demand may increase by 2% per year…
EDITORIAL: ‘The Worst Among Us’ Discuss the Future of Water, Part One
Mr. Proffitt, meanwhile, is a big fan of an 11,000 acre-foot reservoir at Dry Gulch, even if a majority of local taxpayers are not…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Seven
The drawing shown, by Reynolds Ash & Associates, shows a person standing in front of the architects’ office, next to a bicycle rack…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Six
“Enormous amounts of land must be dedicated to parking cars rather than to serving people…”
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Five
I guess Mr. Brown figured that a vibrant business/tourism economy would automatically generate enough workforce and retiree housing…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Four
“Pagosa Baking Company’s mission is to create and share hand crafted baked goods, nourishing meals and celebratory fare utilizing locally sourced organic ingredients…”
Curtain Goes Up on ‘February Follies’ This Saturday, Feb. 24
This fun-filled evening ranges from serious to comedic, and is family friendly with a PG rating…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Three
My house in downtown Pagosa Springs is now 123 years old. Or I should say, the ‘bones’ are 123 years old…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Two
“I am personally not in favor of ‘trading’ units… or trading density bonuses for off-site units. I think that’s problematic, and as a matter of principle, I think that’s a bad practice…”