“I agree that we need gravel. Absolutely, 100%. But in all fairness, and in the interests of transparency, we need to get the information correct…”
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Finally, a Reasonable Plan for Glen Canyon Dam
For years, we’ve pointed out that much of the Colorado River ‘crisis’ has been caused by the mere existence of Glen Canyon Dam…
EDITORIAL: ‘Landscape Project’… and a Gravel Pit… at Jackson Mountain, Part Two
A sizable mineral deposit located close to an existing road system, reportedly of a suitable hardness to hold up to the traffic on county roads…
HMPRESENTLY: Turn It On, Wind It Up, Blow It Out, GTO…
What’s going on with fertility? It’s dropping. Earth’s population may peak sooner than expected…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta BOCC to Interview Health Department Candidates Today and Tomorrow
The first unanimous vote by the three Archuleta commissioners created an ‘Oversight’ committee made up of County administrative staff…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Seven
Is the real estate roller coaster ride over? And the water treatment roller coaster just beginning?
HMPRESENTLY: The Joys of Heartburn
I’ve never tried writing satire, myself… so, why not give it a shot?… I got to thinking…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Six
Some nutrient pollution comes from wastewater treatment plants, where it can be easily measured, and potentially regulated…
HMPRESENTLY: Getting Right to the Heart of Things?
I do get amused, listening to my inner voice. Let me tell you… some of the things it’s saying…
OPINION: ‘Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace In Our Neighborhoods’
Warning. The following question — perhaps the largest question of all — is seldom addressed in a public context and is virtually taboo politically…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Five
Unless we had a technological revolution? For example, what if the entire community went back to using outhouses?
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Whiskey Rebellion
After all, hadn’t they recently fought a revolution against unfair English taxation?
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Four
While I was growing up, my family never owned a 500 Series wall phone, preferring the standard desktop model. In black…..
LETTER: Celebrating Black History Month
I value learning Black History as an effort to bring in parallel events and historical figures from America to create a bigger picture of our country…
LETTER: Comments About Archuleta County STR Task Force
The task force has been meeting at least every two weeks since September, plus additional subgroup meetings…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Three
A significant portion of last night’s meeting dealt with upgrades to the PAWSD wastewater treatment facility…
HMPRESENTLY: Tuning In
What if we could tune into those thoughts, about the same as adjusting a radio dial?
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Two
My friend Glenn Walsh and I had published this monthly magazine for about 11 months, back in 2010, with my daughter Ursala handling the graphic design…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part One
Yes, there will be a public hearing on rate increases. And a public hearing on a rather large loan for the Vista Wastewater Treatment Plant…