One of the keys to “economic development” as practiced in the second half of the 20th century, was a push to replace agricultural economies with industrial economies…
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Independent Ethics Investigation Opened into Commissioner Conflict
The IEC had placed complaint 24-16 and consideration of Ms. Medina’s Motion to Dismiss on the January 2025 monthly meeting agenda…
EDITORIAL: The Problem with the Fourth of July Parade, Part Two
“I think the volunteers and the staff, kind of cruising around and asking people to step back, they did a great job…”
EDITORIAL: The Problem with the Fourth of July Parade, Part One
At the Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting last night, Darren Lewis and Amanda Gadomski presented the Council with three possible ideas…
OPINION: Energy Dominance Puts Public Lands At Risk
In 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt came to Colorado for a three-week bear hunting trip….
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part Four
“1. Students will need to demonstrate a competency level in English and Mathematics….”
LETTER: We Can Defy the Assault on Our Freedom
Under the guise of eliminating “waste, fraud, and abuse,” Elon Musk is working to destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part Three
We’re going to talk about math scores in modern American schools. But I’m illustrating the article with a painting by Cima da Conegliano, c. 1515.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Presidents Grab Territories, or Give Them Their Independence
Perhaps it’s part of showing that we’re not like all of the colonizers and other empires, but a different kind of nation worthy of respect…
LETTER: Protest at the Pagosa Bell Tower Today at Noon
This is a national protest, happening in state capitols and rural towns, across the U.S….
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part Two
“One of the main levers the board has for ensuring improvement in student achievement is to make sure we do everything we can to attract and retain great teachers…”
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part One
“The latest Nation’s Report Card will surely cause hand-wringing and probably finger-pointing, but none of that will help our kids…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Claiming My Share of USAID Grants
Because USAID was created by and Executive Order, it can be abolished with one…
EDITORIAL: Judicial Review, Pagosa Style, Part Three
Both PAWSD and SJWCD have submitted their initial briefs in that court case…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: AG Pam Bondi has a Great Idea. Make It Better.
President Donald Trump’s newly confirmed Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has decided to go after Hamas…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Legislature Looking at Nuclear Energy
The legislative bill this year has more than one sponsor, including two Democrats. It might actually survive its first committee hearing…
EDITORIAL: Judicial Review, Pagosa Style, Part Two
At the end of the judicial review, we might be able to point to a “winner” and a “loser”. But we might just as well conclude that everyone loses…
OPINION: Article 49 of the Geneva Convention vs. Donald Trump
At his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, refused to say whether the U.S. should abide by the Geneva Convention…
EDITORIAL: Judicial Review, Pagosa Style, Part One
Reasonable people can disagree, as we all know. Even unreasonable people can disagree…