Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Guidelines
- Keep letters under 500 words.
- Include your full name, city or town, email and phone for verification.
- Must be factually accurate and free of libel, personal attacks, hate speech or offensive language.
- Letters should be constructive — no back-and-forth personal arguments.
- Publication is not guaranteed; editors reserve the right to edit for length, clarity and style.
We will publish no more than one letter from the same reader within 30 days. No exceptions.
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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming GOP Having Its Own Salem Witch Trials
Dear editor: "To our Republican leaders: Get off your high horse. To claim that you are a better Republican than another because you consider yourself as such is the Salem Witch Trials all over again."
April 19, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Cody Roberts Not Indicative Of Wyoming
Dear editor: [Cody Roberts] is an extremely small percentage of the people who hunt here, that do these despicable acts of cruelty. I’ve lived here my entire life and have never heard of anyone doing anything like this before.
April 19, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Cody Roberts Is A Decent, Hard-Working Family Man
Dear editor, "I think all of you from New York and California, etc. who are signing petitions and making death threats should take care of your own problems first and leave us the hell alone. You have done enough damage already!"
April 18, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Hooray for Cat Urbigkit!
Dear editor: "During my time in the legislature, I found that some (perhaps most) people assign the very worst of motives to those with whom they disagree and the purest of motives to themselves."
April 15, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Federal EV Rules Are Ill-Advised And Short-Sighted
Editor: "Wyoming’s 'all-of-the-above' stance as it relates to our energy policy is proper and responsible … it should apply to our transportation policy as well."
April 10, 2024
Letter To The Editor: We Need To Know More About The Wolf Incident
Editor: "Thank you for publishing the April 6 story. Your paper exposed the horrific torture of a wolf and in 24 hours, unknown numbers of people learned about this shocking incident, again thanks to your paper's article."
April 08, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Laws Need To Change Over Wolf Abuse
Editor: "As an elk and pronghorn hunter, I understand hunter groups are reluctant to extend animal-cruelty law to non-domestic animals, for fear anti-hunting groups will use it to harass ethical hunters. At the same time, I firmly believe it’s wrong that our laws permit louts to treat living animals this way."
April 08, 2024
Letter To The Editor: We All Benefit from Wyoming’s Diversified Energy Portfolio
Dear editor, "Our future depends on remaining competitive and keeping Wyoming open for business by not picking winners and losers regarding industries. All industries and innovation bring value to Wyoming, its communities and families."
CSD StaffApril 02, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Analyzing The So-Called 'Shoshoni Speed Trap'
Dear editor, "Instead of being known for milkshakes and malts, Shoshoni is now famous, or maybe infamous, for our 'speed trap.'"
CSD StaffApril 02, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Sheridan County Land Exchange Is A Bad Idea
Dear editor, "The Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office now has $28.5 billion in investments. So why are we trying to sell/trade the Columbus Peak parcel of state land?"
CSD StaffApril 01, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Gordon Is A True Cowboy
Dear editor: "Currently there is one real cowboy in the governor’s office doing his job. Like him or not, Gov. Gordon is looking out for Wyoming."
CSD StaffMarch 30, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Gratitude And Reflection On Our Legislative Journey For Behavioral Health
Dear editor, "We owe a debt of gratitude to Governor Mark Gordon, whose unwavering vision for a Wyoming where behavioral health services are prioritized and strengthened has been a source of hope for us all."
CSD StaffMarch 28, 2024