“The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board is projecting, in their draft budget, similar collections for 2022. About $1.2 million….”
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: Freeing Ourselves from the Tourism Trap, Part One
“I just want to know, if we see an anomaly in our numbers, I just want to know — is it us? Or is it everybody? Especially when we’re going to be goofing around with our Lodgers Tax…”
EDITORIAL: A Casual Glance at Amendment 78
Increased transparency? An attempt to disrupt government and create uncertainty? Is the measure even legal?
EDITORIAL: Budget Season in Colorado, Not to be Confused with Hunting Season
The Colorado rules specify that a government body must hear a presentation of their draft budget by October 15 each year…
EDITORIAL: When a River Runs Through It, Legally Speaking…
In 1983, Colorado Attorney General Woodard wrote an opinion — which is just an opinion, not settled law…
VIDEO: The LPEA Annual Meeting, In Case You Missed It
Members were invited, at the end of the meeting, to pose questions, and the staff did their best to answer them…
EDITORIAL: When Sewage Pumps Fail, Part Two
The Town borrowed millions of dollars to build the sewer pipeline — including a sizable loan from PAWSD…
EDITORIAL: When Sewage Pumps Fail, Part One
At the conclusion of the interviews last night, the Council voted unanimously to appoint current Town Planning Commission member Jeff Posey to fill the vacancy for the next 30 months…
EDITORIAL: A Drought is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Part Three
“The State of Colorado’s irrigated acreage assessments… shows that irrigated acreage has decreased by 6 percent over the past 25 years in the San Juan basin….”
EDITORIAL: A Drought is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Part Two
“This, when coupled with the La Niña forecast for the coming winter, suggests the ongoing Southwestern U.S. drought will very likely last well into 2022…”
EDITORIAL: A Drought is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Part One
“Drought conditions will improve when water supply from precipitation increases, water demand from high temperatures decreases, or some combination thereof occurs…”
Everyone Loves Tracy Stone-Manning
“In the face of our changing climate, we need a Senate-confirmed director who can rebuild the Bureau of Land Management…”
EDITORIAL: The Preservation of Aquatic Life in Archuleta County, Part Four
I wonder if anyone is keeping track of how many locals use the San Juan River for recreation? Compared to tourist use, for example?
EDITORIAL: The Preservation of Aquatic Life in Archuleta County, Part Three
“The success and relevance of stream management planning efforts are highly dependent on stakeholder engagement…”
EDITORIAL: The Preservation of Aquatic Life in Archuleta County, Part Two
“We bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon…”
EDITORIAL: The Preservation of Aquatic Life in Archuleta County, Part One
On any warm summer day, you can watch dozens of tubers drift past Town Park, under the Hot Springs Boulevard bridge, and past the geothermally-heated soaking pools at the Springs Resort…
EDITORIAL: Response to a Reader’s Email Questions About COVID
You mentioned that you’ve “not been sick” since you moved to Pagosa six years ago. Congratulations on that…
EDITORIAL: The Best Things in Life are Free? Part Five
La Plata Election Association (LPEA) staff hosted their Customer Appreciation Lunch at their downtown service center… with live music by the talented Tim Sullivan. The dance floor was open…
EDITORIAL: The Best Things in Life are Free? Part Four
In my experience, it’s always easier to get a new tax approved, when the tax will be paid by someone other than the folks voting to approve it…