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Photos: La Plata Electric Association replacing dozens of power poles north of Durango

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 2:57 PM MT

Updated Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 4:13 PM MT

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La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. In total, LPEA is replacing about 80 aging poles, which should be done prior to springtime. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. In total, LPEA is replacing about 80 aging poles, which should be done prior to springtime. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits to Hermosa along U.S. Highway 550 in the Animas Valley. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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