Electricity production and distribution

Local News

San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review

fuels N.M. station, but plant might close

July 2, 2018

Local News

In recount, Tim Wheeler wins LPEA seat

17 votes separate candidates

May 14, 2018

Local News

Kit Carson Electric setting national example for renewable energy

electric co-op in New Mexico separates from Tri-State to pursue solar option

April 14, 2018

Local News

La Plata Electric Association estimates long-term cost of business with Tri-State

Co-op could pay energy supplier over $500M over 32 years

February 23, 2018

Local News

Purgatory Resort closes mid-day Thursday for power outage

fell through electrical line near top of Lift 2

December 7, 2017

Regional News

New Mexico utility seeks electricity options other than coal

Public Service Co. of New Mexico plans to close two units at the San Juan Generating Station in northwestern New…

October 30, 2017

Local News

Power outage over for more than 3,000 people

Lightning likely to blame

August 21, 2017

Local News

Wind causes power outages in Animas Valley, west side

du1-i-syn One outage was in the Animas Valley north of Durango, including the Hermosa area, according to the La Plata…

May 25, 2017

Editorials

Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

du1-i-syn Local leaders like Steve Skadron, Mayor of Aspen, whose community economy in winter – like most Colorado ski towns…

May 24, 2017

Local News

La Plata Electric Association vote supports more renewable energy

Tri-State committee weighing change to restrictive cap

April 20, 2017

Regional News

Shuttering N.M. power plant kindles job loss fears

The change likely means cleaner air in the region. But it also means hundreds of lost jobs for plant workers…

March 26, 2017

Local News

Student project will save money at Durango High School

students’ plan calls for increased illumination, decreased costs at DHS

March 23, 2017

Business

Durango solar company anticipates growth despite changing atmosphere

Konisto companies grew 130 percent in 2016

February 28, 2017

Local News

Cause of Tuesday’s power outage identified

Malfunctioning arrester explodes when system tested

January 18, 2017

Regional News

Arizona coal-fired plant could close

of Navajo Generating Station to decide in spring

January 4, 2017

Local News

LPEA to conduct Nov. 1 flyover

inspection to pinpoint maintenance needs

October 31, 2016

Local News

No electric rate hike expected in 2017, LPEA says

Cooperative expanding off-peak hours

October 30, 2016

Local News

Wholesale cost increase could bring LPEA rate hike

to discuss fee structures at Oct. 17 meeting

October 4, 2016

Local News

About 200 remain in dark in Fort Lewis College area

Skyridge and Hillcrest also affected

September 22, 2016

Local News

Locked circuit cleared, power back on for 938 in Animas Valley

Power was restored at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to 938 La Plata County Electric Association customers in the Animas Valley north…

July 26, 2016

Local News

La Plata Electric Association considers methane-capture project

Emissions from private company’s wells could generate power

July 21, 2016

Local News

La Plata Electric Association to consider waiver Wednesday

Approval would extend negotiating authority to main power supplier

June 14, 2016

Local News

Time running out to cast ballots for LPEA board

not attending meeting must return board of director ballots by Friday

May 5, 2016

Local News

Wind causes rolling power outages in Southwest Colorado

were blowing into lines

April 23, 2016