The Voice of Colorado: A Call to Engage, Write, and Lead Together

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice

Across Colorado—from the Eastern Plains to the peaks of the Rockies and Western Slope—every community has a story worth sharing. Yet too many of these stories remain dormant and unheard. At Rocky Mountain Voice (RMV), we’re changing that by reigniting civic engagement and rebuilding trust in media—one authentic and valued voice at a time.

A Movement Rooted in Truth and Participation

RMV is not just a media—it’s a living movement of Coloradans who care deeply about their communities and believe in the power of the truth. Through honest reporting, meaningful conversations, and the encouragement of citizen involvement, RMV is creating a warm and welcoming space where every voice matters. 

If you’re reading this, consider this a personal invitation. Whether you’re a student with fresh ideas, a business owner with valuable insight, or a parent with an inspiring story to tell, we need your voice.

Write for RMV. Submit your stories, commentaries, or op-eds. Share what’s happening in your corner of Colorado. Together, we can inform, inspire, and influence the direction of our great state—and beyond.

Spirit, Soul, and Body: Building a Whole-Voice Colorado

As I see it, RMV’s mission touches every layer of our shared humanity—Spirit, Soul, and Body.

• Spirit – This is the energy that sparks our ideas and passions. Through our website, podcasts, and social media, RMV creates awareness, conversation, and connection—helping Coloradans think bigger and care deeper.
• Soul – This is where we meet heart-to-heart. Our events, trainings, and encounters bring people together, building bridges between different perspectives and uniting us around what’s good and true.
• Body – This is where we put trust and conviction into action. From community town halls to local newsrooms, RMV’s physical presence helps us serve our neighbors, celebrate progress, and live out the values that make Colorado strong!

Together, these three dimensions—Spirit, Soul, and Body—form the living expression of Colorado’s collective voice. When they work in harmony, our state thrives. When they’re disconnected, dissonance takes over. RMV exists to bring that harmony back.

Free Speech. Faith Freedom. The Constitution.

Behind every article and every story shared through RMV stands an unwavering commitment to free speech, faith, and the Constitution—the foundations of a healthy republic and the heartbeat of Colorado’s future.

We’re also investing in the next generation of truth-tellers. With over 20 Turning Point USA high school chapters now active across Colorado, RMV is helping young people develop courage, clarity, and leadership rooted in truth.

Real change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people like you and me choose to stand firm in our values, take action with integrity, and lead by example. When we do that together, we don’t just shift conversations—we shape the future.

From Awareness to Action

Under the visionary leadership of founder Heidi Ganahl, RMV has grown from a small news outlet into a movement of hope, unity, and truth-telling. Our mission is simple yet profound: to build trust through truth and empower communities to lead with conviction and compassion.

Now, more than ever, I’m asking you to join us. Become a citizen journalist. Write. Speak. Participate. Help us magnify what’s good and true in your community.

And don’t worry if you’ve never written before—we’ll walk with you. Our team is here to help shape your story and make your voice shine. What matters most is that you speak up. Together, we can strengthen the moral and spiritual fabric of Colorado by sharing what’s real, right, and redemptive.

Whether your passion is education, business, faith, or community service, your story matters. Your voice contributes to the harmony and unity of our shared future.

Get Involved or Bring RMV to Your Community

RMV invites you to partner in shaping Colorado’s future by:

Here’s how you can join me and countless other in the movement:

• Submit your articles, columns, or op-eds to share your perspective.
• Host an RMV Town Hall or Conversation Event in your community.
• Invite the RMV Team—or me personally—to speak and share RMV’s values through “The Hope of America”—a message that awakens faith, courage, and civic purpose across our state.

Click here to discover more about me, Drake, your RMV Lead Ambassador. I can’t wait to share my journey with you!

Ready to submit? You can view our full step-by-step submission guide for contributors here:
RMV Commentary Submission Guidelines.

It covers all the nuts and bolts — from word count to sharing your piece — so you can focus on what matters most: telling your story and being heard.

To learn more, visit RockyMountainVoice.com or follow us on social media. Together, let’s amplify the voices that make Colorado shine—one story at a time.

As we like to say at RMV:

Stay Sharp! Stay Bold! And Stay in the Fight!