How to Write a Letter to the Editor - Revision history

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Letters that Make It Personal

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Letters for Building The Case In The Long Term

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Letters For Rapid Response To Urgent Issues

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Letters Help Support Campaign Issues

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Letters Used To Thank Or Scold Elected Officials

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Additional Suggestions

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How to write your letter

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 It is time to reject the financially irresponsible Gila Diversion Project and focus on investing in our kids. The children of Luna County deserve better.
-:: - Laura E. Sanchez-Rivet, Albuquerque
+:: - Laura S., Albuquerque
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 This behavior shows a lack of concern for our descendants and for the planet itself.
-:: - Benton Howell
+:: - Benton H.
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 I can’t wait to drive powered by the sun — for free!
-:: - Heidi Topp Brooks, Albuquerque
+:: - Heidi B., Albuquerque
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 Gov. Susana Martinez is completely indifferent to wildlife across the board, as her callous track record proves. We may as well call this The Killing Fields of New Mexico, not the Land of Enchantment.
-:: - Karen Borch, Albuquerque
+:: - Karen B., Albuquerque
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 '''As a residential ratepayer, I demand PNM executives take responsibility and present a plan that transitions New Mexico to clean, safe, renewable energy.''' I’ll hold a bake sale for their executive compensation packages.
-:: - Lorea Lucero, Albuquerque
+:: - Lorea L., Albuquerque
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 '''Because of the precedent that the Copper Rule may set for other industries, it has the potential to affect many more communities throughout the state.''' Governor Martinez and Secretary Flynn should consider the inconsistency between their own conduct and their criticism of the EPA.
-:: - Douglas Meiklejoh, Executive director, New Mexico Environmental Law Center, Santa Fe
+:: - Douglas M., Executive director, New Mexico Environmental Law Center, Santa Fe
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 It’s time for New Mexico to transition from the fossil fuel economy to sustainable energy production.
-:: - Melinda Smith, Albuquerque
+:: - Melinda S., Albuquerque
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 Thanks, Commissioner Espinoza, for being a strong voice of reason at the PRC.
-::- Teresa Seamster
+::- Teresa S.
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 '''Gov. casts shadow over solar industry'''<br>
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 '''But our governor decided not to act on this bill, creating some uncertainty for the solar industry and all those employed by solar in New Mexico.''' For someone who claims to support job creation in our state, it is disheartening to see the governor ignore a bill that would have helped maintain an industry with so many jobs.
-:: - Thomas Solomon, Albuquerque
+:: - Thomas S., Albuquerque
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 [[Category: Solutions]][[Category: Education]]
-The [https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/ Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter] has provide these recommendations on 'How to Write a Letter to the Editor'.
+The [https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/ Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter] has provided these recommendations on 'How to Write a Letter to the Editor'.
 == Why letters to the editor (LTEs) are important ==

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 == Why letters to the editor (LTEs) are important ==
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 == How to write your letter ==
-'''Just Write''' — As soon as you feel inspired to write, sit down and do it.  Do not wait, do not look up data, do not get distracted.  Just write.  Get your initial thoughts out. Add data, correct and edit later.  Once you are ready for feedback, you can send your letter to [mailto:rio-writers@lists.sierraclub.org Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter] for their feedback.  Or just submit it to the paper as soon as possible. If you wait too long, it will no longer be timely.
+'''Just Write''' — As soon as you feel inspired to write, sit down and do it.  Do not wait, do not look up data, do not get distracted.  Just write.  Get your initial thoughts out. Add data, correct and edit later.  Then just submit it to the paper as soon as possible. If you wait too long, it will no longer be timely.
 '''Pick a Timely Topic''' — Newspapers rarely publish letters about topics that are not being covered in the news. Referring to a previously published article or column will increase your letter’s chances of being published.  Look at each paper to see how they like to reference the article in LTEs they publish.  A specific reference is not always necessary and you shouldn’t let not having a reference keep you from submitting.

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 == Additional Suggestions ==
-Form more information refer to these tips from:
+Form more information and tips on letter writing see these ideas from:
 * [https://www.aclu.org/other/letters-editor-how-write-them-and-why-they-work ACLU]
 * [https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/writing-effective-letter-editor Union of Concerned Scientists]

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	== Why letters to the editor (LTEs) are important ==		== Why letters to the editor (LTEs) are important ==