Submit Letters to the Editor

Getting a letter to the editor published in your local paper amplifies your influence because many people will read what you've written.  Congressional offices pay close attention to letters to the editor, because it helps them keep their fingers on the pulse of their constituents, districts, and states. 

Durango CCL Media Team Director, Susan Atkinson, talks about the power of writing to persuade

The CCL Community website offers training and suggestions on writing effective letters.  Remember to keep the tone respectful and nonpartisan.  We're trying to educate people about our solution and influence public opinion.  Smart, positive letters that offer hope and a practical way forward are best.

Learn how to write effective letters to the editor on the CCL Community website. 

Use the links below to submit your letters to newspapers in Southwest Colorado. 

• Durango Herald - 250 words max - letters@durangoherald.com
• Durango Telegraph - 750 words max - telegraph@durangotelegraph.com
• Pagosa Sun - 500 words max - editor@pagosasun.com
• Cortez Journal - 250 words max - the-journal.com/letter-to-the-editor
• Telluride Daily Planet - publisher@telluridenews.com
• Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - 300 words max - letters@gjsentinel.com
• Pueblo Chieftain - 250 words max -  city@chieftain.com or look on contact page for opinion page editor 
• Montrose Press - 300 words max - editor@montrosepress.com
• Denver Post – 250 words max - openforum@denverpost.com