La Plata Electric Association

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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

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Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

April 22, 2025

Thinking Green

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market…

April 16, 2025

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Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats

hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election

April 15, 2025

Local News

Truth or fiction: What will happen if La Plata Electric Association leaves Tri-State?

that other co-op’s rates jumped 40% after leaving wholesale supplier appear overstated

February 19, 2025

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Durango man arrested after crashing into power pole

Maximilian Ware, 42, is suspected of careless driving, resisting arrest

February 17, 2025

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LPEA awards over $373,000 in grants to La Plata, Archuleta nonprofits through in 2024

Members can contribute through Round Up Foundation fund

January 3, 2025

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

La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits…

December 10, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association will increase rates in 2025

Cooperative calling for a 7.7% uptick in upcoming year’s budget

November 26, 2024

Local News

Where will LPEA get power after it leaves Tri-State? Partly, from Tri-State

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

November 12, 2024

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Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association

senator who just won reelection will likely resign by Jan. 9

November 12, 2024

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La Plata County Farm Bureau attendees disagree with LPEA’s withdraw from Tri-State

of wholesale supplier presents at Oxford Grange

October 24, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association announces winners in board of directors election

Candidates who backed leaving Tri-State take majority of votes

September 19, 2024

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Six candidates running for LPEA board of directors, including four in contested elections

Transparency, move away from Tri-State among top issues

August 6, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

June 13, 2024

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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango Child Safety Day

Children rush to tackle Jake Burton, a Durango Fire Protection District firefighter, who encouraged them not to be afraid when…

May 7, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association votes to withdraw from Tri-State contract

Questions loom about electric rates, future energy suppliers as co-op enters two-year exit period

March 26, 2024

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LPEA election postponed after inconsistency found in bylaws

Co-op failed to follow noticing timeline established in state law

March 20, 2024

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On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

March 11, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

March 8, 2024

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Bird knocks out power to thousands of Durango-area residents

occurred shortly after 2 p.m.; Animas Valley customers were without electricity for one hour

March 1, 2024

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Attorney Graham Smith named interim CEO of La Plata Electric Association

general counsel, Smith worked closely with departing CEO on strategy and decision-making

March 1, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association CEO steps down after nearly five years

Co-op says Jessica Matlock helped right the ship financially

February 22, 2024

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La Plata Electric puts brakes on new solar arrays around Durango

circuits of the grid have 100% daytime needs met by solar energy

February 17, 2024