All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
Letter to the Editor: Ukraine History of Resistance
A Ukrainian colleague suggested I watch “Winter on Fire”, a documentary on Netflix of the peaceful resistance of Ukrainians during the attempt at destruction of their democracy in 2013. She thought it captured the heart of Ukrainians. I am utterly inspired by the people in Ukraine and their unwavering courage in pursuit of democracy. The […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sports, Referees, Spectators
On Tuesday 2-15-2022 I, Diana Tixier, the Grandmother of two of the varsity basketball players who play for Wiley High School and great Aunt to one of the Varsity girls, attended the basketball games in Granada, Colorado to watch them play. The games were between the Granada/Wiley Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys. I arrived […]
Invitation to Community Leaders and Veterans Regarding VA Benefits/Care
I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you about Veterans in your area, and how we may work effectively together to ensure that all eligible Veterans get timely, world-class health care and their families access the benefits they earned. It will be great to hear from you about community needs, ideas and initiatives that we can […]
Another Successful Snow Goose Festival
The 2022 High Plains Snow Goose Festival saw another successful event February 3-6. We had over 100 people join us in attendance on our paid tours. We saw over 150 people come to enjoy the free programs, tours, trade show / craft fair, and silent auction. We heard from an amazing keynote, Jonathan Reitz, an […]
Letter to the Editor from Jay Brooke
I have proudly served on the Board of the Domestic Safety Resource Center for the past thirty-five years. As you may or may not know, the Center provides crisis intervention and support services for victims of domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking in Baca, Prowers, Kiowa and Cheyenne Counties. We recently experienced a […]
The Prowers Journal Letter to the Editor Guidelines
Letters should not be copies of letters to someone else or “open letters” to a third party. The letter should not reply to an earlier letter that was itself a reply to another writer. A writer or household may be represented in the column only once in 30 days. Letters must be submitted with the […]
Letter to the Editor: Sam Zordel
To the Citizens of Prowers County, It has been a great pleasure serving as the Sheriff of Prowers County, this term. This job hasn’t always been the easiest, but it has been the most rewarding, being able to interact and serve the citizens of Prowers County, my employees and with the other offices of this county. I […]
Letter to the Editor: From Eric Niemeyer
“About three weeks ago I announced my retirement from High Plains Community Health Center. I did this with a heavy heart, having come to love my coworkers, our patients and many friends. My retirement will allow my family to focus on its personal needs and to be closer to extended family in another state. […]
Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks
I would like to thank all those at Prowers Medical Center who helped so much with a recent medical emergency that resulted in an overnight stay. The ER physician, Dr. Sharon (from Colorado Springs) was excellent, as was our resident surgeon, Christine Bogardus, Radiology and Lab personnel were very helpful and all my […]
Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 & Medical Information
I am fascinated by irony in my life and witnessing it in our communities. We are a fickle species. While listening respectfully to some people’s concern while protesting COVID vaccine, I have heard statements like “it is against my religion which does not allow me to put something in my body made from fetal tissue”. […]
Letter to the Editor: Tri-State’s Attempt to Restrict Lower Ark Valley Irrigation Pumping Places Farms at Risk
Lamar, Colo. (October 6, 2021) — Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is asking the Division 2 Water Court to require the Lower Arkansas Water Management Association (LAWMA) – a non-profit member-owned association of Lower Arkansas River Valley farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses that use groundwater wells – to limit certain members’ initial pumping […]
Letter to the Editor: RE: PMC and Mandates
In response to the Board of Directors of Prowers Medical Center Letter to the Editor, dated Sept. 30, 2021, I would like to address concerns from the citizens of this county that these elected officials overlooked. First and foremost, during the State of Colorado Board of Health meeting on August 30, 2021, Representative Richard […]
Letter to the Editor: Dear Residents of Prowers County:
Dear Residents of Prowers County: We would like to encourage you to use the link below or the QR Code to participate in our survey! We are working with the Colorado Tourism Office regarding the Restart Destinations Program which will help develop tourism recovery strategies and support adoption of the Colorado Tourism Roadmap to […]
Letter to the Editor:
Growing up in a household where Republicans, Democrats, Christians, Atheists, Jews, and people that did not speak English were welcome at the dinner table made for lively mealtimes. Arguing and debate was expected. Listening to perceptions, other than our own, was required. Questioning where you got your facts was anticipated. What was not tolerated were […]
Letter to the Editor: 9-11 Tribute Committee
On behalf of the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation, we wish to extend a heart felt thank you to the many organizations, businesses and individuals that made this year’s Remembrance a success. Our goal of reflecting and honoring First Responders and Military has never wavered! Their commitment, dedication and sacrifice for both community and country were brought into […]
