All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category

Letter to the Editor: Martin for Re-2 School Board
I am Ellen Moira Martin, and I am running for Lamar Re-2 School Board because I want all children to get a well-developed education. An education teaches a student to think about matters other than daily life. I see education as a protective umbrella that stays with a student for life. I was taught […]

Letter to the Editor: What Does the Friends of the NRA Do?
Some people have asked what the Friends of the NRA does. We hold between 20-25 dinners throughout the state to raise money for grants that are given out each year. Hal of the money that is raised stays in the state and the other half goes to the National friends of NRA. The money […]

Letter to the Editor: Kirk Crespin, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board.) I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Mayor for the City of Lamar. Since […]

Letter to the Editor, Rick Robbins, Re-2 School Board Candidate
Subject: Increasing Diversity in Education for Lamar School District (The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board District) Dear Editor, I am writing to announce […]

Letter to the Editor: Candidate Jenkins for Lamar City Council
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board.) As the upcoming city council elections approach, it is crucial that we choose a candidate with a proven […]

Letter to the Editor – Patrick Christensen, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) As a devoted community member, Patrick Christensen believes Lamar deserves new leadership that is transparent and he listens to the needs […]

Letter to the Editor, Jay Brooke Candidate for Ward One, City of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Jay Brooke is planning on “Shaking things up a bit” and running for your Council Ward One representative. His wife, Francene, […]

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Mike Bryant Ward Two
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Long-time resident, Mike Bryant, believes it is time for a change in the City of Lamar! Change is good and brings […]

Brent Bates, Candidate for Lamar City Council – Letter to the Editor: September 25th, 2023
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) I am writing to express my heartfelt commitment to serving the wonderful community of Lamar as a candidate for Lamar City […]

Letter to the Editor: From Mykinthia Ebron on Miss Colorado 2023 Pageant
Dearest Sponsor: The journey to Miss Colorado USA 2023 was an extravagant endeavor. Lamar was represented in this year’s Miss Colorado USA 2023 pageant because of your support. Held in Greeley, Colorado: the event took place July 15th through the 16th and began with personal interviews for the judges. I shared my love […]

Letter to the Editor: Colorado “Bill of Rights”
To the Editor: August 15, 2023 Article II of the Colorado Constitution is the “Bill of Rights” setting forth the rights guaranteed to all Colorado citizens at all levels of government. Article II, Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution provides, “All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government, […]

Colorado Ag Connection | August 2023
This summer has given us many opportunities to show our resilience and pride in our communities. CDA recently had the privilege of hosting our Western neighbors from the Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture. State agriculture commissioners, directors and secretaries from across the West joined us to discuss top policy issues, explore the CSU […]

Rebuttal to Letter to Editor regarding City of Lamar & Marijuana dated July 28
Dear Editor: Before I get to my rebuttal I would like to state that this letter is from me as a citizen of Lamar and Prowers County and does not reflect the views of any boards or organizations for which I am affiliated. I would like to address the untruth that I am pro-marijuana […]

Letter to the Editor: Regarding City of Lamar & Marijuana
Concerned Citizens of Lamar is a group of people who live in Lamar and the surrounding area that love their children and grandchildren and are concerned about the future of Lamar. They love their community and their children and are dedicated to keeping Lamar a safe place to live, shop, and thrive. […]

Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the DuValls
John and Myrna DuVall and their family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of our family, friends, neighbors as well as a few strangers who supported them during their tornado disaster from this past June. “Words cannot express the love we have for each and everyone of you, that has […]