La Plata Electric Association

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La Plata Electric Association board will have more progressive members

Election turnout was 26% for three co-op races

May 2, 2019

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Third review of LPEA candidate’s eligibility complete

Turner is a resident and member of electric co-op

April 30, 2019

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Scam text messages hitting La Plata Electric Association customers

du1-i-syn A news release issued Monday from the LPEA said the scam appears to be targeting cellphones via fraudulent text…

April 29, 2019

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La Plata Electric’s energy supplier funded firm that fought clean air rules

Industry group subject of congressional investigation

April 22, 2019

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LPEA board members’ spending varies widely

Expenses differ based on travel, training and responsibilities

April 21, 2019

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La Plata Electric Association names new CEO

Co-op declines to release salary of new hire

April 18, 2019

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La Plata Electric could save money if it left energy supplier

Estimated cost of a buyout not released to the public

April 17, 2019

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Election committee deems LPEA candidate eligible

will review Turner’s residency at the end of April

April 17, 2019

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Election committee will review LPEA candidate’s residency

Electric co-op to review candidate’s residency in district

April 12, 2019

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Tri-State vote could bring LPEA closer to more renewable energy

change approved 42-1 by electric co-ops

April 6, 2019

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La Plata Electric Association: Trees near power lines pose wildfire risk

Previous policy required creating minimum clearance

March 29, 2019

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LPEA candidates weigh renewable energy vs. keeping rates low

candidates vie for three open seats on board of directors

March 29, 2019

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La Plata Electric Association’s future in flux

of Directors members explain trajectories the nonprofit energy organization could take

March 23, 2019

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Should LPEA voters decide buyout question? Board members say ‘no’

Proposal fails in tie vote on 12-member panel

March 20, 2019

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Power outages in La Plata, Archuleta counties

snow causes outages in Archuleta, unknown cause in Durango

March 12, 2019

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Seven candidates to seek election to LPEA board of directors

Electric co-op wrestles with how to use more renewable energy

March 12, 2019

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Seven candidates to seek election to LPEA board of directors

Electric co-op wrestles with how to use more renewable energy

March 4, 2019

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Power outage resolved in Animas Valley

of outage unknown

February 16, 2019

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Electrical co-op challenges Tri-State buyout offer

Utilities Commission says it has authority to hear dispute

February 15, 2019

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LPEA responds to two power outages Sunday

vehicle crashes into utility pole near Vallecito

February 4, 2019

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LPEA prepares to elect new board members

Election packets available Friday; results to be announced May 2

January 29, 2019

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Electric co-op sets ambitious goal to cut carbon by 50 percent

recommends target to keep power rates low

January 20, 2019

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Power out near Electra Lake for nearly five hours

140 members without electricity late Wednesday

January 3, 2019

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Loose wire, not snow, responsible for power outages

Residents should be wary of transformers

January 2, 2019