"The Ignorance of One Voter in a Democracy Impairs the Security of All."
- Anne Boswell Taylor
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.”
President John F. Kennedy said this and it's true. If you don't know what your local government and entities are doing, you can't speak up and voice your concerns and opinions.
This new segment will list a few of our community meetings. Some are during the day, but some have remote options like zoom.
I am listing just a few to get us started. If I'm missing something you want to know about, please reach out to me.
Bent County Commissioners--Thursday, August 7th at 9am in the basement of the Bent County Courthouse. See the agenda at https://www.bentcounty.net/calendar.php
Zoom option available in the meeting link on the calendar.
Otero County Commissioners-- Monday, August 11th, 1:30 PM in the meeting room at the Otero County Courthouse, first floor next to the Health Department. Zoom option available if you reach out to them
719-383-3000
Prowers County Commissioners-- Tuesday, August 12th, 9am
More information available here, https://www.prowerscounty.net/government/administration/commissioners/index.php
City of Lamar, City Council meeting-- Monday, August 11th, 7pm
Remote option available to watch live or later through the city's social media page on Facebook at
City of La Junta, City Council meeting-- Monday, August 18th, 6pm. At the city's municipal building on Colorado Avenue in La Junta.
Remote option available to watch live or later on the city's social media page on Facebook at
City of Las Animas, City Council meeting-- available on the city's social media page at
City of Rocky Ford, City Council meeting-- planned for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6pm
Work sessions for council are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2pm and last until 4pm.
Remote option available on the city's social media Facebook page at
Check back to links and information to meetings for public utilities and more!
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