All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
Goodbye, Valley Grocery-Letter to the Editor
Hasty, Colorado lost a landmark on September 1st, 2014; Valley Grocery closed its doors to the public. But though the store and all the convenience it provided us for so many years will be a large loss for our town, it is not the true loss for our community; Colleen Piatt, the true “Valley Grocery”, […]
Letter to the Editor from Lamar Chamber President Re: 9/11 Tribute
Dear Chamber Members and Citizens, There are a host of events happening next week, September 11-13, to celebrate the Third Annual Tri-State 9/11 Remembrance Tribute. This historic event is being held for our Nation and to honor those among us who risk their own lives for the safety of others. Doug Harbour and his 9/11 […]
Letter to the Editor: Pack the Bus Event
Lamar Eagles Auxiliary #3898 thanks the citizens of Prowers County and area businesses for making “Pack the Bus” campaign a huge success. The generous donations from Tri County Ford Lincoln, Colorado Mills, KVAY, Family Dollar, Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the pubic made it possible to supply every school and class in Prowers County […]
Letter to the Editor: ARPA – No Determination of the Future of the Lamar Power Plant
ARPA Media Release Recently there have been news articles that suggest that the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) Board of Directors have decided to demolish the Lamar Power Plant. That is not accurate; the ARPA Board has not made a decision regarding the future of the plant. A settlement that resolved a lawsuit between the […]
Letter to the Editor: Sue Jensen & Family
In loving memory of Doris Jensen, our Mother, Mother-in—law, and grandmother; words cannot express how grateful we are for all the kind expressions of love and sympathy through your prayers, cards, calls and food from our friends, family and loved ones during the bereavement of mom’s passing. Your love and sympathy have comforted and […]
Letter to the Editor: Canyons and Plains: What Now?
You have seen and heard the overwhelming majority of people and the unmistakable rallying against a NHA designation for southeast Colorado at all the meetings held throughout the counties. Here is a quote you of Canyons and Plains have out in your own literature telling what it takes to bring about a NHA designation. Quote, […]
Letter to the Editor: ARPA Public Hearing
I have a few thoughts to share after attending the ARPA public hearing on June 11th. First, I agree the wisest thing to do at this point is to decommission and scrap the defective power plant. But why stop there? As long as we are getting rid of one ill-considered, poorly functioning, expensive conglomeration, why […]
Letter to the Editor – More Common Core
To Whom It May Concern; Thank you, Marvin Hasser, for your letter regarding the NHA(National Heritage Areas designation for Southeast Colorado). Because you mentioned Common Core, it motivated me to elaborate even more on this most intrusive federal government form of “education.” Much like the NHA’s attempt to “buy out farmers and ranchers claiming it’s […]
Letter to the Editor: Opinion Piece on NHA
Citizens of Bent, Crowley, Otero, Baca, Kiowa, Prowers and Las Animas Counties Wake Up O Sleeper, the government is knocking on your door! This letter concerns the current proposal by the National Park Service (NPS) and Canyons & Plains Of Southeast Colorado aka the Southeast Colorado Regional Heritage Task Force to create a National Heritage […]
To Whom It May Concern; Common Core
“Common Core!” Have your heard about it? I didn’t pay too much attention at first, but there has been so much controversary that I finally had to. First, I heard how bad it was, then it became to prevalent in schools, that surely it couldn’t be too bad. So, I began to delve into […]
Letter to the Editor: Granada Trustees Offer Thanks to Commissioner Andrade
Prowers County Commissioners: The Town of Granada Board of Trustees would like to thank Commissioner Wendy Andrade for her hard work and support on our recent issues with the Colorado Department of Health and our perceived landfill deficiencies. The cost of maintaining the landfill in a manner that is satisfactory to the Health Department […]
Letter to the Editor: Livestock Security: It Affects Us All
When people go shopping for food on their dinner table, they may consider its nutritious value and its cost, but many don’t consider the farmer and rancher behind every piece of food on their plate. For every bite you take, the agricultural community strives to provide a healthy, abundant food supply. But, let’s […]
Letter to the Editor: Common Core/National Charter School Week
Colorado’s Charter Schools Deserve Recognition During National Charter School Week No educational system is perfect. But Colorado does a lot of things right when it comes to educating its children. One is how Colorado does charter schools. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Colorado currently ranks 5th in the nation in […]
Letter to the Editor: Common Core
To Whom It May Concern, Ahhh…the comfort zone! It’s such an imposition and inconvenience to have to go outside of it. But, what happens when you realize that a deliberate deception has occurred while you were sleeping? And what if it involved your children? Well, you either rise up or act or you fluff […]
Letter to the Editor: Manuel Cantu-Republican Candidate for Bent County Sheriff
I would like to introduce myself. I am Manuel Cantu and I am running as the Republican Candidate for Bent County Sheriff in the primary election on June 24, 2014. I would like to thank all of my supporters that helped get me on the ballot. I have 25 years of law enforcement experience. Prior […]
Letter to the Editor: Military Strength
It is hard for me to accept what our president is doing to our military and our country. When Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced they were going to cut back our military to pre-World War II status, I wasn’t surprised. Let me see if I have this straight: Hagel is the Secretary of Defense […]
Letter to the Editor: Ronald Manly Enters Sheriff’s Contest
For those that don’t know me, my name is Ronald Manly. I was born and raised in Lamar by Harley and Darline Manly. My wife, Mary and I have been married for 37 years and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I have been involved in law enforcement since I was a teenager when […]
Letter to the Editor: The Facts about VA Health Care and Benefits
America’s Veterans deserve the very best this Nation can offer to honor their service and sacrifice. The 337,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — nearly one-third of whom, like me, are Veterans themselves — care deeply for every Veteran we are privileged to serve. What Veterans do not deserve is misinformation and […]
Letter to the Editor: Giadone for Coroner
It is with great pride and dedication that I announce my candidacy for re-election for Prowers County Coroner. I have been your coroner since 1981 and wish to continue to serve the people of Prowers County. Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated. Joe Giadone Prowers Count Coroner 223 South Main Street Lamar, […]
Letter to the Editor: Wyatt Announces Re-election Bid for Prowers County Assessor
January 28, 2014 It is with great humility, that I announce my decision to seek re-election to the office of Prowers County Assessor. I am indebted to the citizens of Prowers County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me in the past, and obligated to serving the property owners of Prowers County […]