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.
- A guest column and a letter to the editor are considered the same thing.
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: Cassie Craven Doesn't Have To Worry About Zohran Mamdani In Wyoming
Dear editor: This is about three things. Why New York isn’t a threat to Wyoming and vice versa, where Craven’s argument doesn’t quite hold up, and what we actually mean when we use words like individualism and collectivism.
January 08, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Wyoming Can’t Afford Performative Economics
Dear editor: Let’s be blunt. Wyoming isn’t competing against a textbook free market. We’re competing against 49 other states, many of which use incentives, infrastructure investments, and innovation programs to land employers and keep local companies from leaving.
January 08, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Has Bigger Problems Than Venezuela
Dear editor: The idea that the United States will now administer a foreign nation — overseeing its oil infrastructure and political future — may excite cable news panels and partisan loyalists. But it does nothing to help the Americans who have quietly been left behind at home.
January 04, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Casper City Council's Gift To Citizens
Dear editor: Without even having a formal public hearing, just a discussion in a work session and a vote in a general session, they have given the residents of our city an unexpected gift that we will not forget; utility rate increases for sewer of 34% in 2026 and 18% in 2027 and for water 8% in both 2026 and 2027.
January 04, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Data Centers Are Ruining Rural America
Dear editor: AI data centers are water-hungry, using millions of gallons annually for cooling servers. In water-scarce rural areas, this demand strains local supplies, pitting tech companies against farmers and residents.
January 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Clair McFarland's Marijuana Story Is A Real Bummer, Man
Dear editor: Clair McFarland's marijuana article reminds me of those dogs. Clair got a lot of opinions from state legislators about why they oppose any kind marijuana reform, but what she didn't get was any of those legislators talking about what the people of Wyoming want.
January 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Our Delegation Is Horrible And Trump Is Even Worse
Dear editor: I am extremely frustrated that Wyoming keeps electing people that do not follow the rule of law. Barrasso and Lummis are basically Trump's puppets at this point and do not have much backbone at all.
January 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Gordon Must Intervene And Do Something About Star Plunge
Dear editor: Gov. Gordon, I respectfully urge you to intervene. Wyoming deserves transparency, lawful governance, and accountability from its agencies. The continued closure of Star Plunge undermines public trust and harms an entire community.
January 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Be Wary Of Harriet Hageman
Dear editor: In the past 18 months, Rep. Hageman has been a staunch defender of the GOP's public-land disposal scheme. She has repeatedly supported the Utah-based notion that the people must sell off their public lands to the highest bidder.
December 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Artificial Intelligence Helps Our Citizens Unlike CSD's Coverage
Dear editor: The recent coverage of the Platte County complaints missed the forest for the trees. By focusing on the petitioners’ use of AI as a negative, the article disparages the very concept of an engaged citizenry.
December 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Quit Throwing Money At University Of Wyoming Athletics
Dear editor: I am extremely frustrated with the lack of reporting on the total expenditures and amount of money the University of Wyoming continues to fund for poorly performing athletic department programs. It seems UW is now back to the legislature asking for MORE MONEY!
December 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Thanks For Covering The Lexington Beef Processing Plant Story
Dear editor: Thanks for going to Lexington. It isn't just about the jobs at the plant and the rendering facility. It's about who we are and where we live.
December 25, 2025