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Category: Opinion/Letters

EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Four

EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Four

Posted on February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 by Bill Hudson

At last, the partner that SJWCD had been lacking for over 10 years, seemed to have arrived…

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EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Three

EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Three

Posted on February 4, 2026February 5, 2026 by Bill Hudson

We could hope and pray that it’s not too early to ask that question — about the proper size for a reservoir…

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OPINION: When Evidence Becomes the Enemy

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Terry Hansen

We owe a debt of thanks to those who document, protest, and refuse to look away…

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EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Two

EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part Two

Posted on February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 by Bill Hudson

We certainly cannot question the need for water. A human being can last only about three days without water….

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EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part One

EDITORIAL: San Juan Water Conservancy District Considers a Reservoir, Part One

Posted on February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 by Bill Hudson

People in Pagosa have begun making comments about a possible water shortage this summer…

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STRONG TOWNS: An Executive Order Aimed at the Housing Crisis?

STRONG TOWNS: An Executive Order Aimed at the Housing Crisis?

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Charles Marohn

Last week, the White House issued an executive order declaring that large institutional investors should not be competing with families for starter homes…

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EDITORIAL: Time to Head for the Hills?

EDITORIAL: Time to Head for the Hills?

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Bill Hudson

Given that kind of life in the city, who wouldn’t want to escape, and settle in Vermont?

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OPINION: The ICE Freeze, and the Inevitable Thaw

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Post Contributor

What Minneapolis reveals about dehumanization, protest, and the limits of force…

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EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Four

EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Four

Posted on January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by Bill Hudson

From what I can tell, this Performance Rating — 73.3% — is one of the highest ratings given to any rural middle school in Colorado…

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EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Three

EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Three

Posted on January 28, 2026January 29, 2026 by Bill Hudson

Based on extensive evidence from numerous studies, we know about two key factors that produce better academic and social outcomes in schools…

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OPINION: Board of Peace, Board of Trump

OPINION: Board of Peace, Board of Trump

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Alon Ben-Meir

At a press conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump unveiled his newly formed Board of Peace…

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EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Two

EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part Two

Posted on January 27, 2026January 28, 2026 by Bill Hudson

Do “families across our community” truly recognize an urgent need for “more modern schools”…?

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INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Has ICE Outstayed Its Welcome?

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by John Tures

Republicans in Congress, including Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are joining Democrats in sounding the alarm…

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OPINION: When Truth is Lost

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Terry Hansen

“Mr. Smith…Republicans are trying to rewrite history. … Perhaps the Chairman could muster the courage to call the four witnesses who I see…standing behind you…”

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EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part One

EDITORIAL: The Best Education, at the Best Price, Part One

Posted on January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 by Bill Hudson

“Archuleta School District will apply for a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant in March 2026…”

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EDITORIAL: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?

EDITORIAL: Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Bill Hudson

The press release from Friday reflects a connection with rural Colorado, in a story about the voter-approved wolf reintroduction program…

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OPINION: Are There 10 Courageous Republicans Who Can Save America?

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Alon Ben-Meir

However, there are clear signs of fissures among Republican lawmakers who are terrified of what may come next…

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EDITORIAL: Will Our Workforce End Up Living in RVs? Part Six

EDITORIAL: Will Our Workforce End Up Living in RVs? Part Six

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Bill Hudson

“This is one of the biggest problems we have in our community. The County’s regulations…”

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EDITORIAL: Will Our Workforce End Up Living in RVs? Part Five

EDITORIAL: Will Our Workforce End Up Living in RVs? Part Five

Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Bill Hudson

Obviously, the housing situation has sunk to a point where the County imagines families living in RVs for at least five years…

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