“That property is not blighted. And one of the issues that comes up — I could never understand why the Council went with that…”
Category: Opinion/Letters
HMPRESENTLY: I Just Don’t Understand
“Well you say that you need me like an ocean needs sand, but the way you deceive me I just don’t understand…”
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….
LETTER: A Planning Commission Debacle
What was observed on Wednesday afternoon was anything but kindness. In fact it was a railroad job, similar to what has been going on in our country’s capital of railroading…
HMPRESENTLY: This Dust-Up in Pagosa Springs
I was reading, last week, “How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job,” Bill Hudson’s articles about the “hastily organized” Town Planning Commission meeting…
LETTER: Racial Disparities
During the COVID-19 pandemic minority communities are less likely to have testing sites, protective medical supplies and have been refused tests even when symptomatic…
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…”
LETTER: Crony Capitalists Who Purchase Senate Candidates
Time to change the scenario – elect candidates like Andrew Romanoff, not beholden to the corporate bottom line…
OPINION: Talking About Leadership in Archuleta County
We have invested great trust in our representatives. We trust them to keep our best interests in mind, to promote our prosperity, to secure our liberty, and to tax us fairly…
LETTER: Wondering Why Blacks Don’t Vote?
Historically, Black patriotic involvement in national defense, generational sacrifice and non-violent protest hasn’t budged racism in America…
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…
OPINION: Police Must Reflect Community’s Values
Cities need to assert their own leadership and reorient themselves horizontally to focus on the urgent needs of their residents. That’s how we build strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
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…”