Letters to the Editor

One way to more effective on getting the word out on what our values are, is to send letters to the editor.  Here are a few rules to help get your letter published. 

  • Be concise. The first rule is to keep it short and simple.  Most newspapers have a limit on the number of words they will print in the available space. 
  • Make the letter personal. Tell your side of the story in a polite, firm way.
  • Respond quickly. Make sure the issue is timely. Respond immediately if you are commenting on an article seen in the paper. 
  • Demonstrate local relevance.  Write about local issues, using local statistics and facts if needed.
  • Include your contact information. Always include your real name, address and contact information (phone number, email). Don't forget to include your credentials if you have any expertise in the are you are writing about.

Consider writing op-ed pieces and submitting them to the various newspapers listed here.  Op-ed pieces are guest commentary opinion pieces submitted by the public.  They don't have as strict a limit on the number of words as an editorial piece has - so you can state your case better. 

Local Media Contact Information

The Denver Post
Send your emails to openforum@denverpost.com. 
Letters must include your full name, home town address and daytime phone number.
How to submit a Guest Commentary (or op-ed piece): http://www.denverpost.com/www.denverpost.com/ci_11343122 

Colorado Statesman
Send your emails to info@coloradostatesman.com.
Keep your letters to no more than 400 words and know that preference is given to letters under 300 words.
Submissions and Editorial Guidelines: http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/submissions-editorial-guidelines

Colorado Daily, serving Boulder area
Send your emails to letters@coloradodaily.com. 
Anonymous letters will not be published.  Contact Matt Sebastian at 303-473-1111.

Pueblo Chieftain
Send your emails to tellit@chieftain.com 
Use this online form to submit your letters to the editor: http://www.chieftain.com/forms/letters/ 
Those submitting letters need to include full contact information: name and phone number as well as e-mail. Your number will not be published.

Greeley Tribune
Go to: http://apps.greeleytribune.com/utils/forms/index.php to submit online. 
Letters must include the author's name, hometown, affiliation (if any) and phone number (for verification of authorship only). Form letters and letters considered libelous, obscene or in bad taste will not be printed. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Limit 300 words. Deadline for submissions is noon, three business days before publication.

Grand Junction Sentinel
Send your emails to letters@gjsentinel.com. 
Letter must be no more than 300 words and must include your home address and phone number. The Daily Sentinel reserves the right to edit for length and content. However, longer e-mail letters may appear on Community.GJSentinel.com with minimal editing.

www.9News.com
The 9News website allows readers to comment on their news pieces.  This gives a great forum to educate the public on our values.  There is also an online blog area that allows members to create a blog and contribute your own perspective on the news they report on.