All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
Letter to the Editor – The Narrative That Protects the State, Not the People
The story being told publicly about Hartman is one of infighting, resignations, and “keyboard warriors.” The story that is missing is the one that actually matters. Hartman’s water system did not collapse because we lacked a water operator or because our board resigned. It collapsed because the USDA‑financed water tank was deemed irreparable more than […]
Letter to the Editor – “Rural Colorado Deserves Better Than Legislative Abandonment”
To The Editor: Subject: Rural Colorado Deserves Better Than Legislative Abandonment Colorado’s small towns are facing a crisis that no one in state leadership seems willing to name: our statutory system for municipal governance is failing, and instead of fixing it, the state is preparing to abandon the communities caught in that failure. Senate Bill […]
Letter to the Editor – Part Two “Tommy Dunagan went against the wishes of myself and family”
TO THE EDITOR: Prowers County Coroner, Tommy Dunagan, went against the wishes of myself and my family, went behind our back and ordered an autopsy to be done on my father, out of “[his] own curiosity.” Tommy Dunagan came to my house a few hours after I attempted to save my fathers life, unsuccessfully. When […]
Letter to the Editor – Hartman situation now recognized by Colorado legislators Winter and Pelton
To the Editor, The situation in Hartman is no longer a matter of local frustration or administrative inconvenience. It has now been formally recognized at the highest levels of Colorado’s legislative leadership as a statutory emergency under the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act (CRS 24‑33.5‑701). In a March 19 letter to Governor Polis, Senator Rod Pelton […]
Letter to the Editor – Las Animas property rental business charging illegal late fees
To the Editor: Netherton Properties in Las Animas is engaging in illegal late fee practices of $10’s a day after the 5th of the month is a direct violation of C.R.S 38-12-105, $50 max or 5% of past due rent which ever is higher. This must be in the lease and cannot be done orally […]
Letter to the Editor – “You learn something new every day”
Dear Editor, There is a saying, “You learn something new every day.” I have learned several new things recently and would like to share that information. It is kind of a long story so bear with me. My husband had a report of someone calling into the local John Deere dealer asking if there was […]
Letter to the Editor – “My dad deserved better”
January 31, 2026 I’ve tried to stay quiet, but I’ve decided I’m not going to. Your political affiliation doesn’t matter to me. What DOES matter, is how you treat people, both living, and deceased. Your vote matters. Who you vote for, matters. Friday, December 19th, 2025, Tommy Dunagan came to my house a few […]
Letter to the Editor “Dangerous Truth”
Letter to the Editor 12/10/2025 Last night, Kevin Bommer of CML revealed a dangerous truth: help is being leveraged—turned into a conditional tool of silence rather than a rightful support for communities. Silence is being used as currency and aid has become a bargaining chip, not a right. It was frustrating to listen to someone like […]
Letter to the Editor – A Heartfelt Thank You to the Lamar Community for Another Memorable Thanksgiving
To the Editor: On November 27, 350-400 of friends, neighbors, and visitors gathered at The HOPE Center for the 10th annual Lamar Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. Once again, our community proved that when we come together, no one spends Thanksgiving alone or hungry. This free home-cooked meal complete with turkey and all the traditional fixings, and […]
Letter to the Editor – “Hartman’s Crisis without Lawful Governance”
Subject: Hartman’s Crisis Without Lawful Governance To the Editor, On October 16, the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) sent Hartman a bill for $132,746 in fines and penalties. Just four days later, on October 20, the State of Colorado formally notified the town that it was being sued. These are not minor matters — they represent […]
Letter to the Editor – “You are not alone”
The people holding anti-Trump signs on Main Street aren’t there because they think President Trump will see them or because they hope to go viral on social media. They are standing in front of the Courthouse because people need to know they are not alone. Whether you voted for President Trump or not, you are […]
Letter to the Editor – Longtime Hartman resident responds to recent Letter to the Editor regarding Hartman
I Mark Cooper am writing this in response that was submitted in the editor of the prowers county journal on July 2nd and August of 2025 about Hartman. The letter was written by Shauna Casey. It caused defamation to three trustees on the Hartman Town board. Ms. Casey has only lived in Hartman for the […]
Letter to the Editor: Accountability Is Not Optional
To the Editor, Hartman is under siege—not just by individuals violating the law, but by institutions refusing to enforce it. At the start of the year, I personally contacted the Sheriff’s Department to report suspected COVID-related embezzlement, grant misappropriation, and overall government corruption. Despite supplying documentation and requesting an investigation, there was no response. “No” follow up, […]
Letter to the Editor from Prowers County Coroner
As a longtime citizen of Prowers County and the duly elected Coroner, I believe that transparency of office by all elected officials is a responsibility of those officials and a paramount function in service to the citizens it serves. For this reason, I have created the first annual Coroner’s report and will distribute it to […]
Letter to Editor from Lamar Community Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 Dear Volunteers and Donors: Thank You. We could not do this without you. This gives us an opportunity to feed families in need or those that do not have Thanksgiving as a traditional meal. We are so blessed to be able to share our table with our community. Those who are homeless, […]
