But the word acequia refers not only to the ditch itself; it also refers to the organized community that shares and maintains the ditch….
Category: Opinion/Letters
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: We the People, Part Two
First, the basics. A limited form of government is one that only has the power which is given to it by those governed…
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part Two
“The Board opposes any new transfers of water from the Upper San Juan River and its tributaries upstream of Navajo Reservoir to basins outside of the Upper San Juan River Basin….”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: We the People, Part One
“When the jurors continued to refuse to convict Penn, the Judge had them locked in the jury room without food, water, or heat…”
OPINION: Wild Horses in America…Hard Truths & Sensible Solutions
The result is that today, 50-years since the passage of the 1971 Act, we find that wild horses have been limited-down to about 7% of the grazing on lands that the 1971 Act had set-aside…
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part One
The family had one good year before the ditches went dry…
LETTER: COVID is No Hoax
Here in Pagosa Springs, we have enjoyed many months of low transmission rates compared to crowded cities, allowing many people to become complacent, thinking the risk is fictitious…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Ten
As the children move from Kindergarten into the elementary school grades, the declared goal is to “imbue children with a sense that the world is beautiful…”
OPINION: Wild Horses Aren’t the Problem; The BLM Is.
Since the passage of the Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971, wild horses have lost 41 percent of their habitat…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Nine
“In the past, humans had to struggle against exploitation. In the 21st century, the really big struggle will be against irrelevance…”
LETTER: Protecting Biodiversity Protects the Planet
Saving endangered plants or animals from extinction is significant because, like them, we need clean air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment to survive and thrive…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Eight
“The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters is the foremost creative force for engaging the world’s top leaders in collaborative activities…”
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Seven
“In one of the most remote places in the world, the Canadian Arctic, a people have survived over a thousand of years. They are the Inuit…”
LETTER: A Threat to Democracy
President Trump called Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger an “enemy of the people” for simply carrying out his duties as Georgia’s election chief….
EDITORIAL: A Closer Look at U.S. COVID Deaths
“As of Wednesday, 188 cases of COVID-19 had been reported among full-time Archuleta County residents since Nov. 1, making for a cumulative total of 257 cases since late March…”
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Five
Following the Great Depression and World War II, America embarked on a campaign to ensure secure jobs, housing, and incomes for much of the US population…
OPINION: Unaffordable Water Infrastructure?
Perhaps most troubling is the fact that much of our water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life…
LETTER: An Appeal to Pagosa’s Church Leaders
Church leaders must rise up to encourage people to keep their faith. Pastors must reach out to those who are alone…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Commissioners vs. San Juan Basin Health, Part Three
Demand No. 4 asks for local business hours at San Juan Basin Health… that already exist…