Bill Hudson

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

Read Part OneI mentioned yesterday, in Part One, that our Pagosa Springs Town Council and our Archuleta Board of County Commissioners begin their regular meetings with a recitation of the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’…“…one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”Yesterday, a number of government offices in Pagosa Springs were closed for the federal Juneteenth holiday, as were some businesses.

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

On this day 250 years ago, a fearless band of American patriots stood their ground against the mightiest military power of the age at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Outmanned, outgunned, and underestimated, these ordinary men exemplified extraordinary courage and sent a thundering message to Britain and the entire world that the American people would never waver in their fight for freedom…— A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America, June 17, 2025.

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

Read Part One“Metro districts are independent government entities that provide public services, beyond what county and municipal governments can provide. “One thing that metro districts can do, that HOAs can’t do, is apply for grants.

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

Read Part OneWe’ve been considering a pile of documents on display at a recent Archuleta Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, on June 10, during a discussion between the BOCC and Road & Bridge Manager Eric McRae. The R&B Department had spend several months, reportedly, collecting these documents, in an effort to understand why our County government has consistently struggled to maintain our road system.

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

The Town of Pagosa Springs sent out an emergency message to downtown residents yesterday evening:EMERGENCY NOTICE: Wastewater System Alert – Your Help Needed!The PSSGID Wastewater System is experiencing a critical situation. Pump Station #2 has failed as of this afternoon, on top of a previous issue related to a recent lightning strike. This combination of failures is putting extreme pressure on the remaining system, which has already been working overtime while replacement parts arrive.