Category Archives: Economy
How Remarkable Rural Entrepreneurs Can Empower America’s Heartland
Rural America has long been associated with vast landscapes and agricultural heritage, but today, these communities face a new set of challenges. Population decline, economic struggles, and the lure of urban life have left many rural areas searching for ways … Continue reading
Unlocking the Remarkable Transformation of Rural America: How Small Towns Are Thriving by Balancing Tradition and Innovation
Discover how Rural America is evolving by balancing tradition and modernization. Explore the impact of technology, infrastructure, and cultural preservation on small towns across the U.S. Continue reading
AN APPROACH NOT A SOLUTION: Escaping the Housing Trapāa Strong Towns Response
āAt Strong Towns, we push back on the concept of a āsolution.ā There is no solution to the housing trap we find ourselves inā¦ itās always been an approachā¦ People need to be able to try things, to respond to … Continue reading
ICYMI – The Diary of Pvt. Orrin Brown 1864-1865
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, I blogged the diary of my ancestor Pvt. Orrin Brown, Co. E, 14th Michigan Infantry, who marched through Georgia and the Carolinas with General Sherman. It remains some of … Continue reading
Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership
Pagosa Springs’ namesake hot springs provide a unique local resource in a steady supply of naturally hot water, bubbling up in geothermal hot springs around which the town grew up. The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership is a 501c3 non-profit organization with … Continue reading
Evan McMullin for President of the United States
I am supporting Evan McMullin for President of the United States. Who? Evan McMullin is the #NeverTrump alternative for Conservatives of conscience. Ā Evan stepped up in August, to provide a positive choice in the 2016 Presidential election. Ā He was born … Continue reading
Cloman Industrial Park
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, may have the prettiest backdrop for an industrial park you’ll ever find. Industrial Circle pictured here, with Cloman Blvd & Archuleta County’s Steven Field airport in the background. .
Archuleta County, Colorado
Dear Friends, I am moving upstream,Ā as the new Planning Manager leading the Archuleta County Development ServicesāPlanning Department in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Archuleta County, population 12,244, is located at 7,000′ elevation in the Rocky Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, west of … Continue reading
Mega-polis Times 10
The U.S. Census Bureau has released current population estimates for U.S. cities and towns. Ā Their PR: Ten U.S. Cities Now Have 1 Million People or More Half the Top 10 Gainers This Year in Texas San Jose, Calif., is now … Continue reading
Coworking in Southwest Colorado
There’s an awkward time in the life of a startup, when the idea outgrows the garage but maybe isn’t quite ready to commit to anything long-term. Ā It may be time to graduate, but not yet time to settle downāas an … Continue reading
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