Political power is addictive, and it can sometimes lead to disrespectful behavior. It can sometimes lead to corruption. We all know this…
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: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Eight
During 16 years of writing about Pagosa governments, I have developed great respect for certain departments at Town Hall. The police department for one. The Town Clerk’s department….
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Seven
“From a citizen’s perspective, the optics look like we’re railroading Bill. We’re handing him a perfect PR victory…”
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Six
“The applicant would like to propose that the subdivision [street] is dedicated to the Town. This eliminates any concerns regarding a gated community….”
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Five
Even the answer to the simplest question — do we have a parking problem in downtown? — has not yet been agreed upon by the Commission…
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Four
Our Town Council has consistently expressed a desire to make Pagosa Springs less ‘car-dependent’ and more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly…
EDITORIAL: Former Mayor Ross Aragon Considers ‘Urban Renewal’
“That property is not blighted. And one of the issues that comes up — I could never understand why the Council went with that…”
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Three
Especially, it’s not the job of the Planning Commission to ignore sections of the LUDC, to make things more convenient or profitable for a certain developer….
EDITORIAL: Legislators, Looking for More Money, Part Two
“Oh, dear!” said The Cat. “You did not like our game… Oh, dear. What a same! What a shame! What a shame!”
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Two
As far as I can tell, every subdivision built within the Town limits over the past couple of decades has successfully aligned itself with those just-mentioned LUDC sections…
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part One
There’s at least one developer, at the moment, who is not happy with Bill Hudson. Actually, “immensely aggravated” would be a better description…
EDITORIAL: Legislators, Looking for More Money, Part One
“And so,” said the Cat in the Hat, “So… so… so… I will show you another good game that I know…”
VIDEO: Silence is Violence, Part Two
The first day of peaceful protest had attracted a wide demographic mix of Pagosa Springs residents — perhaps 120 people, from young children to senior citizens — while the second day saw a somewhat smaller turnout…
VIDEO: Silence is Violence, Part One
I didn’t expect to see any such protest take place in small-town Pagosa Springs, nor would I have expected more than 100 citizens of all ages, from this generally politically-conservative community, to show up and participate…
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part Three
I wish our governments here would make more of an effort to fill the various baskets that make for a healthy, diverse community…
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part Two
“We’re certainly seeing an increased number of visitors coming into town. Those are the folks that we don’t have to invite back….”
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part One
“Through our Arrivalist data and targeted advertising capabilities, we can slowly reintroduce advertising, targeting very specific markets…”
EDITORIAL: Personality Conflicts at Town Hall, Part Three
“I wouldn’t vote in favor of [this Resolution] under any scenario,” Mr. Ford explained, “but I think it does step over the line and makes it look like you’re politicking…”
Fourth of July in Pagosa… Mostly Cancelled
“We have not had any of our vendors cancel… well, we’ve had one vendor cancel… for our arts & crafts fair. Of course, they’re very anxious to learn if we can move forward or not…”