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Vote Barber for leadership, fiscal responsibility

I’ve been an LPEA member for 33 years and think it is important to have directors who know the utility business like Greg Barber, who is running for District 2 director. LPEA has made decisi...

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Witchel has the skills McKnight seeks

As District 4 members prepare to vote for the LPEA Board of Directors, it's crucial to consider the candidates’ experience and track records with substantial financial projects. Incumbent Jo...

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What happens to LPEA capital credits?

As a member-owner of Tri-State, LPEA receives annual capital credit allocations – a share of Tri-State’s profits based on how much power LPEA purchases. These are recorded as patronage capit...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Metzler, Lewandowski and Witchel for LPEA

Roughly 25 years ago, I attended my first LPEA annual meeting, and the keynote speaker from Tri-State gave a talk titled, “The Myth of Renewable Energy.” He mainly spoke about how bad renewa...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Missed the mark by a mile

Whether I agree with a Herald editorial or not, there is generally a thoughtful basis for the writer’s point of view. However, the editorial on the new Colorado gun laws (Herald, Apr. 16) mi...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Be aware, be informed

All citizens should read and watch all variety of news outlets. Do not listen to, or read, one news outlet. To be informed, you need to look at different opinions. This especially applies to...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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 ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs15001119Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School makes a tackle against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of the state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)19682010The Durango High School bench looks on while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13922010jm@durangoherald.comLila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15782010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14272010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)14292010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School saves a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)18831500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Lia Schowalter of Durango High School fights through the Riverdale Ridge High School defense on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16822010Lilly Fitzpatrick clears the ball in front of goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010A good-sized crowd was on hand cheering on Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12092010Lauren McClellan of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16832010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School goes after a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11191500
Photos: DHS girls soccer advances
Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs
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