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EDITORIAL: With Liberty and Justice for All, Part Two

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.
EDITORIAL: With Liberty and Justice for All, Part One

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.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: We Need Bipartisan Condemnation of Political Assassinations

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | John Tures

Over the weekend, a glory-seeking terrorist with delusions of grandeur killed a Minnesota politician and her husband, then shot another state legislator and wounded his wife, who used her body to protect young kids. He had a long list of targets as well. Thankfully, most politicians in America, regardless of political party, condemned the political killings. That bipartisan condemnation of attacks, not sarcasm or insults, is the first step to stopping politically extremist attacks.
EDITORIAL: The Uncertain Future of Our County Roads… Part Four

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.
EDITORIAL: The Uncertain Future of Our County Roads… Part Three

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.
SEWER SYSTEM EMERGENCY: Warning Sent to Downtown Residents

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.
Apparent Arson at the Old Archuleta County Courthouse

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

The Pagosa Springs Police Department released the following information on Thursday, June 12. At approximately 1:19am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Pagosa Springs Police Department and Pagosa Fire Protection District responded to a burglar and fire alarm at 449 San Juan Street. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active fire inside the east end of the building.
EDITORIAL: The Uncertain Future of Our County Roads… Part Two

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

Read Part OneJune 10. A work session of the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners: Veronica Medina, Warren Brown, and John Ranson. The subject: The ongoing difficulties involved in maintaining county roads. Archuleta County Road & Bridge Manager Eric McRae was seated at the table, along with Public Works Director Mike Torres, and with a substantial pile of documents sitting in front of him.
PHOTO ESSAY: Flag Day in Pagosa Springs, 2025

1 week ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

I enjoyed last Friday’s humor column by Daily Post contributor Louis Cannon, suggesting that ‘Flag Day’ — celebrated by some, this past Saturday, June 14 — might feature various types of flags, if we wanted to ‘keep up with the times’. Pride flags, for example. ‘Love Your Mother Earth’ flags. ‘Peace Symbol’ flags. Maybe Mexico flags.
EDITORIAL: The Uncertain Future of Our County Roads… Part One

2 weeks ago | pagosadailypost.com | Bill Hudson

Photo: Archuleta County Road & Bridge Manager Eric McRae and Public Works Director Mike Torres share some deep thoughts with the Board of County Commissioner, June 10, 2025. The Archuleta Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) — Veronica Medina, Warren Brown and John Ranson — heard a report on Tuesday morning, June 10, from County Road & Bridge Manager Eric McRae and Public Works Director Mike Torres. I’m not sure what the BOCC thought of the presentation, but to me it felt a bit like deja vu.