The rush to renewable energy is raising utility bills across Colorado – and government subsidies are hiding the real cost. This transition is being driven by political mandates and taxpayer-funded…
I was disappointed that the column signed by KSUT representatives Tami Graham and Wade Griffith (Herald, Apr. 27) evaded the topic of NPR being leftist. Most people in the U.S.…
I would like to remind everyone that dirt roads are launching pads for tons of particles of dirt. When you choose a dirt road to drive on, billions of whatever…
Let’s hear it for President Donald Trump who agrees that Russia’s Putin should annex the slice of Ukraine where inhabitants are similar to Russians. I hope Trump is consistent in…
Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with a “lack of transparency” at LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as…
As a non-Native person, and at the risk of being labeled just another one of those annoying “woke” elitists, I applaud the decision of Fort Lewis College to postpone the…
What is the Trump administration a good example of? Or rather, what is the Trump administration doing that’s good? Can parents turn to their children and proudly say: “That is…
Rep. Hurd, I had the chance to meet you briefly during your visit to Durango last Wednesday and felt hopeful that you would stand up to Trump when called upon…
I attended the La Plata County Commissioners meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd. I would like to thank Hurd for his willingness to show up and hear from the commissioners as…
Here’s the bottom line – LPEA is among the most responsive, innovative, proactive and effectively-run local energy coops in the country. To keep it that way, please vote for incumbents…
I went to the developer’s public meeting for the RV Camp proposed on County Road 252. My conclusions were this: The meeting organizers/facilitators were on the payroll of the developer.…
In LPEA District 4, vote for John Witchel. John is forward-looking, smart and an incumbent who has member values at heart. John likes working in renewable energy; he left once…
As longtime Durango residents and active community members, we’ve worked closely with John Witchel on a wide range of local initiatives. Based on years of firsthand experience, we can say…
In the face of chaos, turmoil and fear for the future, many of you ask – but what can I or one person do? I don’t have enough time in…
Canceling Jackson Clark II’s Life-long Learning lecture, “Saving Navajo Weaving,” scheduled for April 17 was an error of judgment on FLC’s part. For FLC to state that it “upholds the…
La Plata Electric Association has proven itself to be a pillar of stability, reliability and foresight; a stability I want to ensure continues. I support voting for incumbents in 2025.…
As a born and raised Durango resident now back in retirement, I’ve long admired Jackson Clark’s dedication to preserving Indigenous arts through the Toh-Atin Gallery. His work honors the legacy…
Allen Best’s columns are, in my opinion, a rich and trustworthy source of information. I appreciate his work, though I disagree with the framing of his latest piece (Herald, April…
My grandfather Alva Short homesteaded on the lower Florida Mesa in 1900. He and my grandmother, Belle, initially lived in a dugout where they had their first of 12 children,…
In choosing the next LPEA directors, we need to agree on some basic facts. First, our long-term power provider, Tri-State, has a debt load of nearly $4 billion, and its…
Our government is snatching and disappearing people. Our government is cutting people off from their livelihoods and depriving us of their services. Move fast and break things. Why did democracy…
Power grabbing is standard fare for an authoritarian government: – impounding congressionally-appropriated funds at numerous federal agencies, in violation of federal law – firing dozens of federal prosecutions, thousands of…
The election for the LPEA Board is a chance to move forward. The difference between the candidates’ positions is related to last year’s cancellation of the LPEA and Tri-State contract.…
Let’s be clear: The Chief statue in downtown Durango is racist. It’s not art. It’s a caricature that mocks Native American people and culture. It’s a relic of white supremacy,…
After years of careful planning, La Plata Electric Association is finally on the verge of delivering the affordable and reliable power our community deserves. We didn’t get here by accident…
I’m very aware of the location for the RV resort because I passed that area for 30 years on the way to visit family who still live there before I…
Concerning the recent controversy involving gallery owner Jackson Clark and Native American activists, Fort Lewis got it exactly wrong and the big losers are the Native American students and activists…
Trump and Hurd want to make America a third-world economy. Trump and Hurd are severing long time, mutually beneficial economic and security ties with Europe and Canada to suck up…
We are leaders of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s ‘Preserve Democracy’ team. We have 30+ members, all deeply disturbed about the destructive actions of the current Republican administration. Unitarian…
As District 4 members prepare to vote for the LPEA Board of Directors, it’s crucial to consider the candidates’ experience and track records with substantial financial projects. Incumbent John Witchel…
