Category: Opinion/Letters

“Previously, we had to rely on the Town and County for impact fees.  The County would have to approve it and collect it for us…”

I set myself some rules.  No gift could cost more than $5.  I would avoid gifts suitable for a traditional Christmas stocking.  ‘Stupid’ and ‘silly’ was preferable, but ‘useful’ was permissible…

One issue that stirs the imagination of advisors to President-elect Donald Trump concerns changes to the nation’s clocks…

I take those facts as an indication of the public’s interest in the Running Iron Ranch issue…

The WSCWG volunteers concluded, after a year of research, that the Dry Gulch Reservoir was not a good idea, and was not necessary…

Several people had signed up to address the commissioners on the subject of vacant land purchases — or, alternately, on the subject of collaborating with the Archuleta School District…

“So my next phase was to provide some educational outreach about some pros and cons of different water supply options… of no reservoir, or a reservoir, or alternatives to a reservoir. …”

Horses are Nature’s keystone herbivores, and they symbiotically reduce and maintain wildfire fuels (grass and brush)…

Carbon removal pathways take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and store it permanently…

Statement of Jim Denvir regarding the Special Use Permit application of Keyah Grande to operate an open air shooting range…

“I heard the community loud and clear, and Marybeth Snyder is one example of what’s being said — is to have a community meeting so they can come forward and present their ideas…”

The County Planning Commission (the “PC”) recommended approval of a special use permit for an open air shooting range at Keyah Grande…

The basic issues behind the controversy are universal. Trust. Community. Private property rights. Following rules. Raising healthy children…

The photo above shows the current Administration Building, which previously — a dozen years ago — served as the Archuleta County Education Center…