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Category: Opinion/Letters

EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Two

EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Two

Posted on August 4, 2025August 5, 2025 by Bill Hudson

So, a few words from Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) customers, and a few words from actor Harrison Ford,,,

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EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part One

EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part One

Posted on August 1, 2025August 8, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Another group of people who dedicate their careers to telling ‘stories’ about our society are movie actors…

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EDITORIAL: Public Surveys, as a Recreational Activity

EDITORIAL: Public Surveys, as a Recreational Activity

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Fast forward to 2025, and we find data being collected and analyzed by people who are not, by any stretch of the imagination, statisticians…

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OPINION: The Deafening Silence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 by Alon Ben-Meir

A growing number of Jews around the world have become increasingly appalled by the Netanyahu government’s war crimes in Gaza…

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EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part Two

EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part Two

Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Attorney Ingalls seems to be saying that old promises and resolutions may not be the final word on road maintenance…

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EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part One

EDITORIAL: The Truth About County Road & Bridge, Part One

Posted on July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by Bill Hudson

All of these [paving projects] were done in three months… our season starts essentially in May, so… it’s a lot to get done in three months…”

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EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Eight

EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Eight

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Now Ms. Flowers has resigned, and County Building Official Tony Medved has also resigned. These are not the only resignations to take place over the past two years…

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EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC 'Listening Session', Part Two

EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC ‘Listening Session’, Part Two

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Commissioner Medina expressed an openness in splitting any additional revenues between housing and roads…

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SAVE THE COLORADO: Chaos and Confusion at the Negotiating Table

SAVE THE COLORADO: Chaos and Confusion at the Negotiating Table

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Gary Wockner

The chaos and confusion — all approaching calamity — intensifies on the Colorado River…

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OPINION: French-Saudi UN Initiative Awakens the International Community

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Alon Ben-Meir

Hamas’ savage October 2023 attack and Israel’s horrific war of retaliation have reignited the call for a two-state solution…

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EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Seven

EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Seven

Posted on July 25, 2025July 28, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“Well, you owe [Jack] an apology if you go that direction. We don’t need speculation, Bill. We need facts!…”

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EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC 'Listening Session', Part One

EDITORIAL: Disappointing Numbers at a BOCC ‘Listening Session’, Part One

Posted on July 25, 2025July 28, 2025 by Bill Hudson

The County cannot charge “7.9%”.  The maximum allowed under state law is 6%. Commissioner Medina had to correct her fellow commissioner…

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INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Seeking Justice For Epstein’s Alleged Victims

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by John Tures

I thank those risking their careers to uncover the truth…

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EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Six

EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Six

Posted on July 24, 2025July 25, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“I referred to ‘friends’ and ‘pals’ in my resignation letter. But sometimes it’s just whatever person has called the Commissioner…”

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OPINION: Reconciliation Bill ‘Gutted’ Public Lands Protection

Posted on July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 by Post Contributor

“The considerations previously given to wildlife and important habitat like wintering range, migration corridors… those protections just went… it’s like, let’s turn this into an industrial landscape…”

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EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Five

EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Five

Posted on July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Ms. Flowers referred to her years working with former Archuleta County Commissioners Ronnie Maez and Alvin Schaaf…

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LETTER: Investigation Needed into Archuleta County Corruption

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Post Contributor

I’ve been here for over 30 years and I’m sick of the good ol’ boy mentality…

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OPINION: We Repudiate State of Colorado Threats During Colorado River Negotiations

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Gary Wockner

Colorado has made the egregious threats many times, and did it again in a newspaper article posted yesterday by Arizona Central…

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EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Four

EDITORIAL: A Resignation at County Development Services, Part Four

Posted on July 22, 2025August 4, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“[Development Services] was my department, and everything everybody did was at my direction. If you’re upset with one of my staff, you’re actually upset with me…”

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