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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association offers scholarships, D.C. trip for students

Applications open for 2026 educational aid, Youth Tour

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety

DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association board votes to freeze rates through 2026

Co-op will tap reserves to avoid price hike despite Tri-State increase

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

Plaintiffs say co-op violated bylaws by failing to seek voter approval

DATE: Oct 7, 2025 | CATEGORY:

LPEA warns of scam targeting Durango area co-op members

Callers demanding payment through money transfer apps, prepaid debit cards

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power line work damages property in western La Plata County

Fences, building reportedly damaged by LPEA contractor

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

James Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power outage lasting nearly 3½ hours hits thousands north of Bayfield

Forest Lakes, Vallecito and Lemon reservoir areas back online

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

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Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

La Plata Electric Association offers scholarships, D.C. trip for students

LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

La Plata Electric Association board votes to freeze rates through 2026

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

LPEA warns of scam targeting Durango area co-op members

Power line work damages property in western La Plata County

LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Power outage lasting nearly 3½ hours hits thousands north of Bayfield

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