Energy resources

La Plata Electric Association to host regional energy discussion

Leaders will meet to talk about the rapidly changing state of energy transmission in Southwest Colorado

March 24, 2026

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

FILE – Craig Station, a coal-fired power plant, operates Oct. 8, 2025, in Craig, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)(AP Photo/Brittany…

December 31, 2025

The Durango Herald

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

Plaintiffs say co-op violated bylaws by failing to seek voter approval

October 7, 2025

Local News

Durango residents urge city to take reducing greenhouse gases more seriously

Climate Study Group presents two-step plan with over 70 signatories

September 2, 2025

Local News

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

July 28, 2025

Local News

La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

April 27, 2025

Outdoors

White House to reverse rule promoting conservation on BLM land

Lands Act put restoration on equal footing with ranching and drilling

April 21, 2025

Local News

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025

Local News

Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

December 12, 2024

Local News

Tri-State announces early closures of coal plants

Plata Electric pushes back, saying it should decide its own future

December 7, 2023

Local News

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

November 4, 2023

Regional News

How is Colorado doing in shutting down coal power plants?

national EPA rules show we’re ahead of the game. Here’s how we got there

May 15, 2023

Local News

What do the landowners of the Hesperus solar project have to say?

of the three parties has reasons for participating in the project

December 17, 2022

Local News

In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

August 19, 2022

Local News

So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County?

Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification

June 22, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Local News

La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

April 29, 2022

Local News

La Plata County updating oil and gas rules

A rewrite will align with the state after the Colorado Legislature reshaped industry regulation

February 23, 2022

Local News

Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells

Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards

February 2, 2022

Local News

Carbon dioxide group sues county in tax case

Spinoff of Kinder Morgan suit filed on behalf of small-share gas owners

May 2, 2019

Local News

San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review

fuels N.M. station, but plant might close

July 2, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

Environmentalists, San Miguel county sue to protect Gunnison sage grouse

Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales

October 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Proposed drilling near Hovenweep criticized for potential harm to views, night sky

development could threaten dark-sky status

October 8, 2017