All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
From Sparrow House Ministries
Sparrow House is a faith-based public charity. We believe in government but we do not believe it is, nor has ever been, the government’s responsibility to feed people (aka food stamps/SNAP). Why? An example: the government may give money to the prostitute but they do not care about her actual soul or value as […]
Letter to the Editor: Politics…As Usual: Coloradans Left in the Dark
According to the Colorado State Statute, bills are required to be introduced within the first few weeks of the legislative session unless they have been approved by House and Senate leadership to have a late or delayed introduction. The introduction deadlines ensure transparency, allowing stakeholders to provide indispensable feedback. Introducing a highly controversial […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Update from Commissioner Greenberg
Wherever you are in the state, I hope you have had the opportunity to interact with one of our CDA employees. We’ve been all over the state this summer, getting ready for harvest, holding community meetings, and talking to ag communities about how we can best support you. When our Human Resources director […]
Letter to the Editor: Citizens of Lamar
Our community should be deeply concerned about the upcoming election, and I strongly encourage everyone to not only review the following information but also conduct their own research and engage with the current Mayor, Council members, and the individuals running against them. It’s understandable that not everyone is satisfied with the current Council, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Shalah Lynn Mata, Candidate City Council, Ward 3
(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.) My name is Shalah Lynn Mata and I am excited to be running for Lamar City […]
Letter to the Editor: From the DuValls
The DuVall’s would like to thank our family, friends and strangers for all the support they have given us during and after our Tornado destruction. How comforting to know we live in such a caring and giving community. There is absolutely no way we can express our gratitude. This was a big disaster and […]
Letter to the Editor: Travis Hall for Re-2 District Board
(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.) A recent Pew research article polling about various American systems and values found that “59% [of American adults] […]
Letter to the Editor: To the Citizens of Lamar – Mike Duffy for Ward 2
One year ago, this month, I was appointed to the Lamar City Council. It was an honor to be able to fill-in for the remainder of the term. The past year of being on our council has enabled me to have an inside look at how our city is being run; from finance to […]
Letter to the Editor: Bill Becker, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
I’m Bill Becker, and I am running for Mayor of Lamar. I moved here in 1980. My wife of 33 years, Sherri, is a native. Our children, Vanessa and Andrew, both graduated and went on to acquire higher education in Lamar. I enjoyed working 17 years in education and was an assistant program coordinator […]
Letter to the Editor – Ty Winter Announces for Reelection for 47th House District
TRINIDAD — State Representative Ty Winter has formally announced his candidacy for reelection in the 47th House District in southeastern Colorado. “More than ever, rural Colorado needs the strongest leadership possible to protect our ranchers and farmers, our oil and gas workers, our coal miners and our small businesses,” Winter said. “I pledge to continue […]
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 […]
