Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Just like Ukraine, when a people resemble a nation

cca Let’s hear it for President Donald Trump who agrees that Russia’s Putin should annex the slice of Ukraine where…

May 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Want accountability and transparency? Vote Witchel

cca Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with a “lack of transparency” at LPEA – it’s one of the main…

May 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Who saved whom? I’d really like to know

cca As a non-Native person, and at the risk of being labeled just another one of those annoying “woke” elitists,…

May 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Dealing from the bottom of the deck

cca What is the Trump administration a good example of? Or rather, what is the Trump administration doing that’s good?…

May 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd, please review your oath of office

cca Rep. Hurd, I had the chance to meet you briefly during your visit to Durango last Wednesday and felt…

May 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

I am willing to pay the $1,700

cca I attended the La Plata County Commissioners meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd. I would like to thank Hurd for…

May 4, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Due Process

Advocates on the courthouse lawn Durango held its first ever public rally in support of National Law Day yesterday on…

May 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote incumbents for safety, reliability and fiscal responsibility

cca La Plata Electric Association has proven itself to be a pillar of stability, reliability and foresight; a stability I…

May 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Honoring Diné weaving traditions and supporting Southwest Indigenous communities

cca As a born and raised Durango resident now back in retirement, I’ve long admired Jackson Clark’s dedication to preserving…

May 2, 2025

Editorials

Our view: 50 years later

Vietnam still lingers At the end of World War II, the fear was that Communism was becoming a worldwide threat…

April 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Appreciate Allen Best, column framing off

cca Allen Best’s columns are, in my opinion, a rich and trustworthy source of information. I appreciate his work, though…

April 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A founding ancestor and La Plata Electric

cca My grandfather Alva Short homesteaded on the lower Florida Mesa in 1900. He and my grandmother, Belle, initially lived…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Tri-State is sinking in debt, better jump now

cca In choosing the next LPEA directors, we need to agree on some basic facts. First, our long-term power provider,…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Stop the lies, corruption and contempt

cca Our government is snatching and disappearing people. Our government is cutting people off from their livelihoods and depriving us…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Trump is establishing a Kingdom

cca Power grabbing is standard fare for an authoritarian government: – impounding congressionally-appropriated funds at numerous federal agencies, in violation…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

LPEA needs forward thinking board members

cca The election for the LPEA Board is a chance to move forward. The difference between the candidates’ positions is…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Take down the racist Chief statue

cca Let’s be clear: The Chief statue in downtown Durango is racist. It’s not art. It’s a caricature that mocks…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Reelect LPEA directors who have delivered results

cca After years of careful planning, La Plata Electric Association is finally on the verge of delivering the affordable and…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Don’t open the gate for the RV Resort

cca I’m very aware of the location for the RV resort because I passed that area for 30 years on…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

FLC got it exactly wrong

cca Concerning the recent controversy involving gallery owner Jackson Clark and Native American activists, Fort Lewis got it exactly wrong…

April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote Barber for leadership, fiscal responsibility

cca I’ve been an LPEA member for 33 years and think it is important to have directors who know the…

April 25, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Be aware, be informed

cca All citizens should read and watch all variety of news outlets. Do not listen to, or read, one news…

April 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What happens to LPEA capital credits?

cca As a member-owner of Tri-State, LPEA receives annual capital credit allocations – a share of Tri-State’s profits based on…

April 23, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Shorter run-ups, please

They’re off to the races. We wish it were not so soon. For term-limited Jared Polis’ seat, we’re aware of…

April 20, 2025