“Today, the San Juan Water Conservancy District voted to enter into a settlement agreement with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District…”
Category: Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: So, Why Don’t We Have a Third Party?
Unless we change the rules on ballot access for other political parties, we’ll always have the same two parties hanging around…
EDITORIAL: Too Much Water? Part Three
Does the idea of a property sale that would relieve PAWSD customers of $10 million in future debt payments, while supporting a potential new reservoir strike the public as a good idea?
LETTER: The Measure of Success in Ukraine
Ukraine and Palestine have different histories, but Ahmad’s warning offers a useful lens for understanding these negotiations…
EDITORIAL: Too Much Water? Part Two
Too much water, and too little money. Do these two problems go hand-in-hand?…
OPINION: Aspen Springs Recovering from Flood Damage
Two critical bridges into Aspen Springs – Oak Ridge and Hurt – were over-topped during both floods as well…
Open Letter to America’s Public Lands Ranching Community
We are seeking support from logically minded operators for a pilot implementation of the Wild Horse Fire Brigade plan on appropriate public lands…
EDITORIAL: Too Much Water? Part One
I was shocked by how little water a household actually needs to stay reasonably clean and nourished over a three-day period…
OPINION: What Can We Expect from Democratic Dominance in Colorado?
“Governor Polis was really hard to work with if you were trying to regulate Big Tech,” Mabrey said…
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Five
Down the street in the East End commercial district, loss of electricity and municipal water are still affecting businesses…
LETTER: Pagosa Supports Pagosa
Local residents recently led a petition drive to request federal emergency funds for our county following the recent floods…
LETTER: Thank You to an Amazing Little Town
I’d also like to thank those employees that are coming in from near and far… Those going the extra mile to bring us fuel and food and supplies…
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Four
Pagosa Springs is geographically isolated. Especially, this week, when surrounded by numerous flood-related road closures…
OPINION: The Wrong Solution for the Fentanyl Crisis
“We are glad to see Governor-elect Phil Weiser commit to taking a closer look at Prop 132…”
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Three
I’m tempted, meanwhile, to share a curious story about predicting the future, taking a somewhat more global view….
BIG PIVOTS: A Complete ‘Re-do’ of Water Management in the West?
Brad Udall makes the case that the Colorado River Basin is the world’s first place where climate change is “forcing a complete redo of water management…”
OPINION: Colorado Rejects Power Grab by National Trophy Hunting Groups
Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy celebrated the defeat of Amendment 83…
OPINION: What Democrats Must Do Now
Among the most promising outcomes of the midterms is the emergence of young, qualified, energetic leaders…
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Two
Is it any wonder that business was “down” somewhat during the summer of 2026?…