Viewpoint: CDC Says We are Living Longer

In an article dated 1/29/26 in The Hill, new data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention indicated that the life expectancy for people in the United States had increased to 79 years old in 2024, an increase of six months compared to 2023.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the EditorTo Cheryl Johnson Huban, I’m writing on behalf of my sister, Marilyn, and her family – Your article about the hatchery is great and so accurate – even to their wedding date! Thank you so much, I know Cal must be so pleased.

Viewpoint: Nick Hinrichsen – Pueblo Proud?

If everyone in the Colorado House and Colorado Senate vote by party line it is estimated that on July 1, 2026 prostitution will be legal in the state of Colorado.The Senate has a 23-12 margin for the Democratic Party and the House enjoys a 43-22 margin.

Viewpoint: Diamond Albums Give Life to Everything

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato One of my favorite ways to relax is to put on my head phones, crank up the volume and walk.

Viewpoint: Tim Walz for President

As a conservative, I have to admit I was kind of pleased when Tim Walz was picked as the Vice-Presidential candidate by the Democratic Party. I felt like Trump was stronger than Harris, and I don’t know if you’ve noticed that.

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The first time we took our son to get a recommended vaccine, I vividly remember how large the needle looked in comparison to the little upper leg that was going to receive the injection.In 2024, the U.S.

Valley Voices

EDITORIAL AND READERS’ OPINI O NSViewpoint: People, Not Lists, in 2026I remember, many years ago, when I sat down and made an index card for each record album I owned. There were over 100 and I put them in alphabetical order, first by the artist’s name, and secondly, by album title.

Viewpoint: It’s Christmas Break

When we lived in Eugene, Oregon our children went to the largest school district they ever attended. As parents we always tried to stay involved in the schools our kids went to but, because of the size, we tried to be a little more vigilant.

Viewpoint: Our God Moment

We asked you, if you would like to share some ‘God Moments’ from your life, such as the one shared by Retired River of Life Assembly of God Church Pastor James Naron in his last meditation. No one felt like sharing.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor,The December 4, 2025, Viewpoint suggests that Michael Bennet meets with the wrong people and has made too much money before and after entering public service. The insinuation is that he cannot possibly know what it is like to know the needs and feelings of Colorado citizens.