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Dear Editor, I’m writing to let you know that the article in last week’s paper about charities contributing to our Valley communities had incorrect figures in connection with Volunteer for Community’s (VFC’s) activities.

Viewpoint: Take a Deep Breathe, COVID Controversy Isn’t Over

The Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote last Thursday, blocked the federal COVID mandate which required employees at companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated or tested weekly. An estimated 84 million people were affected by that ruling.

Letters to the Editor

The Taxman Cometh. Well it's a new year and tax filing time will be coming shortly. Evidently, Uncle Sam is getting his ducks in order to acquire as much money as possible. For 2021, they've let it be known that any taxpayer, regardless of the content of his or her character, is okay with them.
YOUR GOVERNING REPRESENTATIVES

YOUR GOVERNING REPRESENTATIVES

YOUR GOVERNING REPRESENTATIVES

President Joe Biden- Democrat- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone 202-456-1414 (switchboard) or 202-456-1111(comments). Governor Governor Jared Polis- Democrat- State Capitol Building, room 136, 200 East Colfax, Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-2471 Fax: 303-866-2003 U.S.
Viewpoint: Beating Father Time

Viewpoint: Beating Father Time

Viewpoint: Beating Father Time

I am determined to beat Father Time. I know people have tried that forever. I don’t have the money for plastic surgery so I am going to have to do it by my actions. For instance, for the first time in a number of years, my wife, Lori, and I made it till midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Letters to the Editor

Cancellation The Cardboard Recycling The Cardboard Recycling scheduled for January 8 (this Saturday) has been canceled. The decision to cancel was made because of rising cases of COVID-19 in the Greenhorn Valley and throughout Pueblo County.
Viewpoint: Thought Needed for 2022 Challenges

Viewpoint: Thought Needed for 2022 Challenges

Viewpoint: Thought Needed for 2022 Challenges

It’s hard to believe the year is over already, isn’t it? Time flies. As I review the last 12 months and write our four part “Year in Review” series, it’s amazing to me how many things happen even in our small, relatively rural, and quiet valley.
Viewpoint: You’ve Asked, and We’ll Try to Help You Make Weekend Plans

Viewpoint: You’ve Asked, and We’ll Try to Help You Make Weekend Plans

Viewpoint: You’ve Asked, and We’ll Try to Help You Make Weekend Plans

One of the frequent requests, when we collect suggestions for improving the newspaper, is a desire on the part of our subscribers to know about things going on before they happen. Darn unreasonable wouldn’t you say?
Viewpoint: Get Off the Sideline

Viewpoint: Get Off the Sideline

Viewpoint: Get Off the Sideline

Mike Bowler, President of the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, shared by telephone Monday morning, that he and fellow board members have decided it’s time to open up the Chamber meetings to the public and get back involved with more people.
Viewpoint: Church Shopping Isn’t All that Easy

Viewpoint: Church Shopping Isn’t All that Easy

Viewpoint: Church Shopping Isn’t All that Easy

Lori and I have been doing a little church shopping lately. There are several reasons but suffice it to say there is a tremendous diversity in churches, not only overall, but also within the same denomination.