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Category: Opinion/Letters

EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part One

EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part One

Posted on March 6, 2025March 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

CDOT had previously announced a start date of March 17, but local business owners had urged a delay…

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OPINION: Kosovo Faces Unprecedented Challenges Under Trump

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years…

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EDITORIAL: Sorry, Not a Town That Loves Kids

EDITORIAL: Sorry, Not a Town That Loves Kids

Posted on March 5, 2025January 5, 2026 by Bill Hudson

We all have our suspicions about the type of community we live in, but there’s hardly a better way to find out, than to put something on a ballot and let the community weigh in…

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It's Almost As If They Like War, Part One

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part One

Posted on March 5, 2025March 11, 2025 by Gary Beatty

Unfortunately, Verdun was not unique. Other battles illustrate a seeming utter disregard for massive war casualties…

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OPINION: The Future of American Oil & Gas Production

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Aaron Weiss

“Oil and gas production hit an all-time high under President Biden…”

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EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part Two

EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part Two

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“There have been some significant changes in our federal government since January 20, 2025…”

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BIG PIVOTS:  Why It's Named 'Lee Ferry'

BIG PIVOTS: Why It’s Named ‘Lee Ferry’

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Allen Best

Recently I mentioned Lee Ferry in a story I wrote about the Colorado River wrangling. A reader sought to correct my perceived solecism…

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EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part One

EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part One

Posted on March 3, 2025March 4, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“We’re a 501c3. Most of our funding comes from federal grants, from various sources. Our big grant for Archuleta County was about $1 million…”

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Gary Beatty

“The name Gulf of Mexico has been applied to the body of water since at least the late 16th century…”

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Six

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Six

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

It’s widely acknowledged that the highway reconstruction project will be stressful on businesses…

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Five

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Five

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“We’re sitting here in the county with 14,000 people.  The median income is $54,000 a year.  The ‘Livable Wage’ index for Archuleta County is $92,000 for a family of four…”

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OPINION: Colorado Small Business Owner Troubled by House Budget Resolution

OPINION: Colorado Small Business Owner Troubled by House Budget Resolution

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Post Contributor

The resolution’s proposed reckless $2 trillion in spending cuts would have devastating effects on many small business employees…

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Four

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Four

Posted on February 26, 2025February 27, 2025 by Bill Hudson

We want our community to remain the same as it was.  But we also want our community to steadily improve and change…

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OPINION: A Despotic Reign

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Republican Party renounced the principles of true republicanism a long time ago…

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Three

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Three

Posted on February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 by Bill Hudson

I had not heard of HB24-1172, prior to Ms. Lashbrooke’s January 7 presentation.  It was signed into Colorado law by Governor Jared Polis last June…

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Two

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Two

Posted on February 24, 2025November 26, 2025 by Bill Hudson

A recent study of our community done by consultants Root Policy, on behalf of Region 9, suggested that Pagosa needs 800 affordable units…

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INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ukraine Summit a Sad Repeat of History?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ukraine Summit a Sad Repeat of History?

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by John Tures

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” Well, that’s exactly what the U.S. government did…

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OPINION: A Couple of Facts About the American Dairy Industry

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Terry Hansen

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently posted on X…

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BIG PIVOTS: We Live in Fire Country... What Should We Know?

BIG PIVOTS: We Live in Fire Country… What Should We Know?

Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by Post Contributor

The world watched in horror as wind-driven fires ravaged the Los Angeles area during January…

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