All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
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 […]
Soak up Summer with Responsible Outdoor Recreation
DENVER – As people gear up for summer outdoor adventures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to encourage state park visitors to act as stewards for Colorado’s land, wildlife and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few expert outdoor safety tips on how to coexist with wildlife and recreate responsibly […]
Letter to the Editor: The Eastern Plains Are Vital to Colorado, By Senator Rod Pelton, Senate District 35
Earlier this month, I was able to join Trent Loos on Rural Route Radio, where we discussed how “Colorado is the tip of the spear for the challenge in using the great resources the state has.” I greatly appreciated the opportunity to talk about being a rural legislator, especially as it is an interesting time […]
Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor and Lamar Citizens:
May 19, 2023 Dear Editor and Lamar Citizens: RE: Appointment of Brent Bates by Lamar City Council While it is always refreshing to see younger adults involved in local government, the choice of Brent Bates by the Lamar City Council to fill the vacant city council position was a choice that will require Mr. […]
Letter to the Editor: To the community, family, and friends of Denis and Theresa Weber
We, their children, would like to express our deep and sincere appreciation to you, a close-knit community of family and friends, who never cease to amaze. It was a blessing to be raised in such a wonderfully supportive environment, a place Mom and Dad called their forever home. We were and are so very […]
Letter to the Editor: ‘Thank You’ from the Civis Family
THANK YOU!!. Those words are very inadequate to express our feelings to all who fought the fire on Wednesday, March 22. Several volunteer fire departments, the Prowers County Road and Bridge employees, and many community individuals worked very hard to save the homes in the path of the fire. They all most likely had […]
