I am concerned that Bob Formwalt does not have the community’s interest in mind. He denies having an agenda, but he does: His agenda represents Tri-State and General Electric.

For example, the biomass plant should be up and running, but Formwalt and LPEA board members are letting Tri-State dictate how much electricity they can garner from green energy! The very thought of having a solar farm in Archuleta County has been kept off the table because of Formwalt’s “green” agenda, which is not the green agenda of alternative energy but the green color of money. With his extensive banking experience, I think he will be looking to line his own pockets instead of the community’s.

LPEA is dedicated to running a high-power transmission line with the purpose to inhibit future programs that would institute biomass, solar and geothermal energy. This agenda-driven “leadership” does not have the community in mind.

Nicholas “Koli” Kazarinoff has more experience with all energy sources, and compared to the alternative, Koli is a breath of fresh air. Koli is a caring citizen who holds a Ph.D. in neurophysiology of consciousness. With genuine concerns about member representation, health, the environment and long-term vision, Koli is the future. Let’s trust educated people, not money people.

Sandy Nelson

Pagosa Springs