These events came more quickly than many predicted. Lack of foresight is why La Plata Electric Association, failed to sidestep a costly mistake in 2007, extending the contract that now…
I want to thank every DHS graduate who is a Vietnam vet, with a special shout out to VNVs from the DHS Class Of ’66: Tom Moreno, Wayne Dale, Phil…
This organization does outstanding work with veterans and the Concerned Veterans of America group is a part of this network. They also provide great educational opportunities. I have had the…
A thriving community must continue to grow and move forward, and with that happening, it is important to have leaders with the foresight to make wise decisions. We have officials…
By voting for active, forward-thinking LPEA board members, you are voting to keep money local and create jobs. Candidate Britt Bassett will make this vision a reality. By applying great…
In the near future, I hope the conversation will include civilians killed by AR-15s and other lethal weapons in wars of yesterday and presently in Syria, Africa and – the…
With LPEA delivering safe and reliable power at a reasonable cost, the only election issue is whether – and if so, how quickly – it makes economic sense for the…
The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County serves more than 1,285 youth annually with programs where they advance academic achievement, develop good character and citizenship throughout leadership opportunities,…
For years, once federal agencies have exhausted their inadequate firefighting budgets, they have had to “borrow” – a euphemism for raiding – from other budget areas, including, ironically, money allocated…
Less than 25 percent of our community votes in the LPEA election. Let’s change that! If you pay a bill, you are a member. Look for your ballot on or…
It’s high time we bag fossil fuels, not only for our climate, but also to ensure the places we love remain protected. Emily Struzenberg Denver
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt<br><br>(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) That is a double loss for Americans who want to use less fuel, save money and cause less pollution. The move…
POTUS may have said, “I’m so happy Dr. Ben Carson (HUD) bought his new table and chairs for $31,000 with the money I saved the American people by draining my…
The left has stooped to an all-time low in order to promote their ill-conceived gun confiscation agenda. To coerce, deceive and convince these children to march and protest in order…
For a person who left as a gunshot victim and returned as a Nobel laureate, the biggest change was in her and what she has achieved, but until it is…
I wonder if the same person is as worried about the real problem with methane in the Four Corners? I wonder if the same person ever considered the number of…
The first week of their going out of business sale, they advertised 20 percent off everything. It was remarkable that they sold almost half of everything in the store within…
The American Association of University Women observes this date to raise awareness of the gender pay gap. AAUW also observes equal pay days in August for African American women, September…
Jonathan Thompson, author of River of Lost Souls, will be in Durango for two readings on Wednesday. Today, he makes a distinction between being a journalist reporting on events —…
He has the technical knowledge and leadership experience to gain greater energy independence to lower rates. I have confidence in his vision to prioritize LPEA’s future over its past. LPEA…
We can combat this by voting for LPEA board members who will challenge the status quo. We can fight for affordability and sustainability by electing forward-thinking, optimistic leaders. In his…
That 60 percent of our electricity comes from coal is false! The most recent (2017) annual report from Tri-State places the percentage at 41 percent and it is dropping as…
Over the past 15 years, Tri-State raised rates by a total of 87 percent, almost 2.5 times the rates of inflation, with their prices now being high by utility standards.…
