All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
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 […]
To the Editor: Doug Harbour’s Letter of Appreciation
I want to thank the citizens of Prowers County and the folks up and down the front range for the most rewarding adventure called the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute journey! For the last eleven years we have upheld a commitment to thank our 1st Responders and military for their unselfish service to our country […]
Letter to the Editor: DeBono Awarded Plaque for Years of Dedication
1973 was a great year for Granada. Being one of six school board members who interviewed this young man fresh out of the Navy and Adams State College. He was offered a teaching position and to our pleasure, he accepted. Little did we know at that time how much professionalism, manners and discipline […]
To the Citizens of Prowers County: Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
To the Citizens of Prowers County: Prowers County Clerk & Recorder I just want to express that I am so very grateful and appreciative of every citizen’s vote that I received in the 2022 General Election. I also want to assure the citizens that I will continue to do the best job I can […]
Dear Editor and Lamar Community,
We have all been through a very difficult and different last few years. It has been a time of loss and hardship for many people in our area. Often times we want to help those in need, but we are not sure of the best way to help or who we should help. One […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for 2022 Moonlight Madness Assist
We need to recognize and thank a few business owners and individuals for their help on Moonlight Madness on October 27th. Our businesses get asked for help for so many events in the community during the year. Big or small they always come through for us! So, let’s remember them when we are in […]
Thanks to All Our Supporters for the Hartman Oktoberfest
Our Hartman Oktoberfest went over without a hitch! Golden Plains Insurance sponsored the cornhole tournament with winners: First Place-Saffron Spray Services, Second Place-Team La Junta and Third Place-The Wolfpack. Thanks to all the folks who came out and played in the tournament. Thanks go out to all our sponsors: Reyman’s, Vasquez Alliances, Country […]
