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Vote like your grandchildren's lungs depend on it

We have come so far. Just a few years ago, members of the La Plata Electric Board of Directors were openly pro-fossil fuels. Today, even the most conservative candidates acknowledge the neg...

Potential LPEA contender endorses Compton instead

This year I will be supporting Ted Compton for the District 3 open seat on the La Plata Electric Association Board. Like every year, there is one open seat in each of the four voting distric...

Cast your vote in LPEA board election

As a member of La Plata Electric Association, I believe we need a change of management at FastTrack, of which LPEA owns 75% . FastTrack controls the vast majority of fiber in La Plata County...

Where’s the remedy for retail wrongs?

Since the summer of 2020, I have been victimized by some (not most) local businesses. As a retired litigation attorney, I would like to send demand letters, but that would be an empty threat...

Mark Walser will make progress on LPEA

Mark Walser is running for the La Plata Electrical Association Board of Directors, District 2. I live in Hesperus and am concerned with the restrictions placed on us by our energy provider,...

Vote Bill Waters for District 3 LPEA

As a 60-plus-year community member of Durango and La Plata County, my father, Bill Waters, possesses the ability, dedication, knowledge and commitment to make the tough but fair decisions wi...

Vote Mark Walser for a renewable energy future

I’m writing in support of Mark Walser for La Plata Electric Association District 2. As a District 2 homeowner, I believe Walser is far better suited than Kohler McInnis to advance the goal ...

Herald right on with 30x30 editorial

Thank you to The Durango Herald for publishing the May 14 editorial “Our View: 30x30 Plan,” which is spot on by saying, “the truth is in the details.” President Biden’s America the Beautif...

Re-elect Tim Wheeler for LPEA

As we approach the upcoming election for the La Plata Electric Association board of directors, let’s examine what’s at stake. LPEA is currently locked into a taxing wholesale contract with r...

Allocate more tax dollars to housing issues

It appears that the city will be spending $3.4 million for an underpass and foot bridge. I am curious how much additionally has been spent in the last few years that is associated with this ...

Lauren Boebert unfit for office

I am flabbergasted that Lauren Boebert was elected into office. She is taking a page from the tantrum-tweeting toddlers handbook, and rather than work for Colorado, she tweets insults day in...

Vote Tim Wheeler for LPEA board

This year’s election for the La Plata Electric Association board of directors could prove to be a pivotal moment for the energy and economic future of our local community. As the costs of so...
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