La Plata Electric Association

Power outage hits 1,083 customers in Bayfield area

The outage occurred at 5:57 a.m., and power was restored to all but 49 customers by 8:45 a.m., according to…

May 4, 2018

Power restored to customers around Bayfield, Ignacio

A power outage affected almost 7,000 customers Monday morning in the Bayfield and Ignacio areas.Courtesy LPEA file The outage was…

April 30, 2018

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La Plata Electric Association resending 700 ballots

Co-op unsure why 950 ballots were returned

April 27, 2018

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La Plata Electric candidates weigh renewables, costs

Investigating buyout from Tri-State garners broad support

April 18, 2018

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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

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LPEA adopts safety measures to help prevent wildfire

Windy, dry conditions are a concern

April 13, 2018

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High winds causing power outages across county

780 customers without power in La Plata and Archuleta counties

April 12, 2018

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Kiwanis Club to hear from LPEA district director

Bassett Britt Bassett, La Plata Electric Association District 3 director and board member, will speak. The meeting is open to…

March 26, 2018

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Eight candidates vie for seats on La Plata Electric board

Members to vote on new campaign finance rule

March 16, 2018

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Power restored to businesses, schools in south Durango

report caused delay in restoring outage

March 15, 2018

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La Plata Electric Association offers new options for contributing to renewable power generation

Residents can donate lump sums to support green energy efforts

March 2, 2018

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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

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Divided La Plata Electric board united on vision for exploratory group

Subcommittee not approved to research buyout from Tri-State

February 22, 2018

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Power back to 300-plus homes south of Durango

hit utility pole, La Plata Electric Association says

February 19, 2018

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Power restored to 1,000-plus homes north of Durango

Equipment on pole to divert lightning failed, LPEA says

February 18, 2018

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Lady Falconburgh’s in downtown Durango says it will reopen soon

who started bar in 1995 wanted a better beer selection in town

February 14, 2018

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Durango will replace traditional lights with LEDs in downtown areas

to more efficient light bulbs will save thousands each year

February 14, 2018

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Exploratory group to study La Plata Electric Association’s future

Committee likely to look at renewable energy concerns

January 19, 2018

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Only 2 customers remain without power on Florida Road, northeast of Durango

hit utility pole, initially knocking out electricity to more than 840 homes

January 15, 2018

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Power restored to 2,230 customers east of Durango

Florida Mesa Elementary School without power, but doesn’t anticipate major changes

January 9, 2018

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Widespread power outage Saturday night affects 1,906 customers

piece of equipment led to short-lived outage

January 7, 2018

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Proposed group to study long-term future of La Plata Electric Association

Contract with wholesale energy supplier Tri-State could be area of focus

January 2, 2018

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LPEA promotes assistance with electric bills

‘Power of Giving’ effort will help those in financial need

December 8, 2017

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LPEA phone scam targets elderly residents

threatens senior citizens with disconnection

November 30, 2017