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Leaving Tri-State is smart

LPEA's decision to exit its contract with Tri-State next year was driven by a desire for more affordable and more renewable energy sources that benefit the local economy. The move brings low...

Readers write poetry:

(Inspired by Nomadland) There’s a nation you don’t know Moving through the Motherland Hard times put us on the go In a camper, truck, or van We are nomads on the roam Bonded by a common code...

Readers write poetry:

CROW must fly! It is his essence … An insuppressible desire and need to SOAR Nothing – no caging, training, rewards or abuse can change this. It is who CROW is! In what cage am I? Of my own ...

Concerned about La Plata Electric Association spending

As an LPEA member and ratepayer, I’m concerned about where our co-op is headed financially. While LPEA leadership talks about saving money with new power deals, their own reports tell a diff...

Vallecito, a great source of local power

The Vallecito hydro plant could be providing over 18,000,000 kWHs of clean, reliable power to La Plata Electric Association every year. It can also do it below Tri-State’s costs, providing s...

Student advocacy and the power of youth

I am writing to acknowledge the recent efforts of two dedicated students in the Ignacio School District who have successfully been working toward reintegrating sexual education into their sc...

You calling me a ‘Commie’?

When did Republicans have the “come to Jesus” moment that the American worker needs help? Years of stagnate wages, union busting and not an inkling of respect for those who must work three j...

Stand for free speech, due process

Free speech is among the most important of all values in our culture. The free exchange of ideas is paramount to the rule of law which is foundational to our nation. While one may not agree ...

Since 1942, federal workforce has been constant

I am writing in response to a letter Rep. Jeff Hurd recently sent to constituents regarding cuts to the federal workforce. In his letter he said, “I wholeheartedly agree our federal governme...

Let’s keep La Plata Electric sane

Republicans have taken over the federal government. Locally, Republicans are also trying for any offices they can, understanding that local government – from school boards to the county, fro...

Keep LPEA strong – Vote Witchel and Lewandowski

Southwest Colorado has never been the easiest place to live, and I can’t say it’s getting easier. Last thing we need is to let some oil company colonize our energy co-op, which is why I'm su...

Icing over the other part of Chapman

As another winter draws to a close, there has been plenty of talk about the Chapman ski hill improvements this past year. While hill staff did make the most of a lean winter and keep the new ...
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