Paul Reich

Will San Miguel County Remain a Community to Come Home To? Will the people who work in San Miguel County still be able to live here? That question has been with us for years. This past year gave it new urgency. Teachers, healthcare workers, tradespeople, service workers, and young families face a difficult choice: commute long distances, work three jobs, or leave altogether. Longtime residents and retirees, even those who own their homes, feel the pressure of rising property taxes, insurance,...

A Community to Come Home To This winter’s record-low snowpack across Colorado is not just a headline. It is a reminder. In San Miguel County, environmental stewardship is inseparable from public safety, economic stability, and long-term livability. San Miguel County has established measurable climate and resilience goals, and we should continue leading regionally in this work. The county has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, enhancing drought...

Rights, Dignity, and Inclusion for All A Community to Come Home To A strong community is one where everyone who calls this place home, and everyone who works here, is treated with dignity and respect. It is a place where people can access services, participate in public life, and feel confident that their voices matter, regardless of background, language, income, or where in the county they live. In San Miguel County, rights, dignity, and inclusion are not abstract ideals. They are lived...