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Urgency is not a responsible energy strategy

The rush to renewable energy is raising utility bills across Colorado – and government subsidies are hiding the real cost. This transition is being driven by political mandates and taxpayer-...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Who saved whom? I’d really like to know

As a non-Native person, and at the risk of being labeled just another one of those annoying “woke” elitists, I applaud the decision of Fort Lewis College to postpone the “Saving Navajo Weavi...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Want accountability and transparency? Vote Witchel

Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with a “lack of transparency” at LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as “the voice of the working man.” Mc...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Local energy sovereignty equals green energy and lower costs

Here’s the bottom line – LPEA is among the most responsive, innovative, proactive and effectively-run local energy coops in the country. To keep it that way, please vote for incumbents John ...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

We’ve worked with John Witchel, he’s the right choice for LPEA

As longtime Durango residents and active community members, we’ve worked closely with John Witchel on a wide range of local initiatives. Based on years of firsthand experience, we can say wi...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Vote incumbents for safety, reliability and fiscal responsibility

La Plata Electric Association has proven itself to be a pillar of stability, reliability and foresight; a stability I want to ensure continues. I support voting for incumbents in 2025. Now i...

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Honoring Diné weaving traditions and supporting Southwest Indigenous communities

As a born and raised Durango resident now back in retirement, I’ve long admired Jackson Clark’s dedication to preserving Indigenous arts through the Toh-Atin Gallery. His work honors the leg...

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Readers write poetry:

Although we’re enduring a Musk and Trump life, The Grimms have given us, “The Fisherman's Wife.” Having gained a favor from a magical fish, A cruel, greedy person demanded a wish. At the fi...

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Readers write poetry:

The BeeGees asked How Deep Is Your Love and where do I start? An ode to my husband and kids spill out from my heart As dear and pure as a love could be, more precious and sincere than I coul...

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Appreciate Allen Best, column framing off

Allen Best’s columns are, in my opinion, a rich and trustworthy source of information. I appreciate his work, though I disagree with the framing of his latest piece (Herald, April 20). Compa...

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Reelect LPEA directors who have delivered results

After years of careful planning, La Plata Electric Association is finally on the verge of delivering the affordable and reliable power our community deserves. We didn’t get here by accident ...

DATE: Apr 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

FLC got it exactly wrong

Concerning the recent controversy involving gallery owner Jackson Clark and Native American activists, Fort Lewis got it exactly wrong and the big losers are the Native American students and...

DATE: Apr 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor