La Plata Electric Association

Power restored in Archuleta County

Heavy, wet snow causes power lines to blink and bounce

January 31, 2015

Film on ‘smart’ meter controversy

The documentary film “Take Back Your Power” will show Jan. 26 at the Durango Public Library.Durango Herald file photo The…

January 15, 2015

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La Plata Electric customers back on grid

snow knocked out electricity to 13,000

January 14, 2015

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Power outages strike 13,000 LPEA customers

crews to work into the night

January 13, 2015

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There’s a new angle to the LPEA scam

Businesses in Archuleta and La Plata counties are the targets. The latest assault includes the LPEA name and telephone number…

January 9, 2015

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LPEA energy rates may fall

Co-op’s agreement aims to ease burden

December 20, 2014

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LPEA sets new service call rates

Smart-meter opt-out fee is included

December 18, 2014

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A chance for youth to tour D.C.

All-expense paid trip offered through LPEA

December 16, 2014

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Dump truck causes Bayfield power outage

The dump truck was doing construction work and backed into a pole causing the power lines to get tangled together,…

November 24, 2014

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Power restored from pole accident

A utility was struck by a vehicle, knocking out power Wednesday to 666 customers south of Durango.Courtesy of La Plata…

November 19, 2014

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LPEA power outage restored

Weather conditions can pose problem

November 14, 2014

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New scam involving LPEA

Scammers call businesses to say their power will be cut if they don’t settle an outstanding debt. This time around,…

November 13, 2014

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Towns look at LPEA franchise tax

Bayfield, Ignacio need revenue

November 7, 2014

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LPEA warns of scam

At least four hotels and motels alerted LPEA’s dispatcher Tuesday that service would be disconnected if a bill wasn’t settled.…

October 29, 2014

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Science center celebrates local electrical heritage

Powerhouse illuminates machinery of modernity

October 26, 2014

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Raccoon causes power outage

This unfortunate raccoon lost its life after tangling with electrical equipment in Bodo Industrial Park. It knocked out power to…

October 23, 2014

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Accident results in Hesperus power outage

Probably caused by medical condition

October 18, 2014

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LPEA announces money back for members

The customers will share $4.5 million, the LPEA board decided Wednesday. Any refund of more than $100 will be paid…

October 15, 2014

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Arrr! LPEA has pirate-themed Halloween for kids

The addresses of the offices are 45 Stewart St. in Durango and 603 S. 8th St. in Pagosa Springs. Suggested…

October 13, 2014

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Smart-meter foes voice their outrage

customers oppose upcharge for visiting homes

October 10, 2014

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Party to mark 1st solar garden

Twenty-one subscribers are leasing a share in the 680-panel, $650,000 project. Subscribers will be able to cover the cost of…

October 9, 2014

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Hearing Thursday on LPEA smart meters

The hearing is at the LPEA office, 45 Stewart St. About 75 percent of LPEA’s 41,000 meters have been converted…

October 8, 2014

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Scammers posing as LPEA workers

LPEA customers are told that a serviceman is on the way to disconnect a customer’s power unless the bill is…

October 2, 2014

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Two hearings on smart meters

The meetings are set for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Ross Aragon Community Center in Pagosa Springs and on…

September 24, 2014