In his 1973 hit “ Turn the Page”, Bob Seger has these lyrics: “Well, you walk into a restaurant strung out from the road and you feel the eyes upon you as you’re shaking off the cold. You pretend it doesn’t bother you, but you just want to explode.”

Viewpoint: Senate Bill 24-131 Helps the Bad Guys Colorado Senate Bill 24-131 has been introduced and is under consideration in the legislature. The bill would ban guns from ‘sensitive places’ such as parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, zoos, museums, libraries, public gatherings, medical facilities, banks, stadiums, amusement parks, bars, pot shops, college campuses, and houses of worship (without express permission).

I guess sometimes I have on rose-colored glasses. I amble around from place to place with some beliefs in my head and just don’t want to see that things may not be like they were in the good old days.

I have to admit, I’m a little tired of the 2024 Presidential campaign already. And it hasn’t really gotten a good start yet. The Republican National Convention will lead off between July 15-18 and the Democrats will follow August 19-22.

On page 10 of the Greenhorn Valley View last week we reported on House Bill 24-1177, which would increase the number of County Commissioners in Pueblo County from the current three to five. Currently, in a county with a population of 70,000 or more, the board of county commissioners (board) may consist of three commissioners from three districts, with one commissioner elected from each district by VOTERS OF THE WHOLE COUNTY.

The 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision was on January 22.

I have to admit I am looking forward to the coverage of the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Annual Banquet Saturday night. The theme of the event is ‘A Taste of the Valley’ and it advertises menu items from all the local restaurants.

One of our advertisers and a person I consider a close friend, called me last week and said he had something he wanted to ask me. I don’t know about you but when somebody tells me they want to ask me something, rather than just ask me, well I get a little anxious.

My research indicates that it was the ancient Babylonians who lay claim to being the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. Although, their New Year began in mid-March when the crops were planted.

One of the things in our Christmas decorations is a nativity scene. Many of you probably have one as well. We actually use two, in different areas; one made by Lori’s mom and one with a more childlike creativity.