All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
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, […]
Vote No on Amendment 79
Colorado already has the most liberal abortion law in the country. An abortion can be performed right up until delivery. There is no time limit. A yes vote on Amendment 79 will not make it anymore liberal. If Amendment 79 passes it will allow taxpayer funding for abortions. It will put more stress on our […]
Letter to the Editor – Mental Health Awareness needs to be destigmatized
Dear Editor: My name is Adam and I’ve been a part of the Lamar community for about a decade and living here has been great. There are many local events and a lot of caring people here and many that I have grown to love and care about. This community has grown strong over […]
Letter to the Editor from Lamar Area Hospice
Dear Editor: Our community is at its best when we come together to help others in a time of need. At Lamar Area Hospice, seven trained volunteers give their time, attention, and compassion to help people facing the end of life, live as fully as possible. Our volunteers specialize in various areas of service, including […]
Letter to the Editor: Stepping Up to the ‘Plate’
In 1995, a group of motivated community members recognized the need to make significant improvements to Merchants’ Park. Two committees were formed to raise funds and make improvements, so contributions would stretch as far as possible. According to initial documents, the group to solicit donations included Gib Sprout, L.D. Elarton, John Hartshorn, Gary […]
Letter to the Editor for Colorado County Clerks Association Executive Board
Colorado County Clerks Association Executive Board ℅ Executive Director Matt Crane CCCAExecutiveDirector@gmail.com RE: Support of Prowers County Clerk Colorado County Clerks Association Executive Board, The Board of County Commissioners of Prowers County, Colorado, writes this letter to you as a response to your letter to elected officials dated December 8, 2023. Colorado deserves free, […]
BoCC Letter to Editor re: PUC
Chairman Eric Blank Commissioner Megan Gilman Commissioner Tom Plant Colorado Public Utilities Commission 1560 Broadway, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80202 RE: Xcel Energy’s Colorado Power Pathway Longhorn Extension Dear Commissioners: The Board of County Commissioners for Prowers County strongly supports Xcel Energy’s plans for the future of energy development in Southeast Colorado and Prowers […]
Letter to the Editor: Kate Greenberg, CDA
As the end of the year approaches, we are preparing to say goodbye to our long time Brands Commissioner, Chris Whitney, as he enters retirement. Chris has led the Brands Division for the last twelve years, with its many hard-working inspectors in all regions of the state, with calm practicality and dedication to the […]
