Susan Atkinsondu1-i-syn We all know that campaign elections, even for local La Plata Energy Association board directors, can have moments of heated tension. I was saddened by Joe Lewandowski’s April…
Local energy politics affect everyone, and we youth of Durango want to see more people active in the conversation. Many people either do not take an interest in our energy…
I was astounded when I read the guest column from Joe Lewandowski about the La Plata Electric Association election, which included personal attacks and false conclusions about candidate John Purser.…
Before calling a meeting of the La Plata Electric Association membership, you must submit 3,500 supporting signatures (10% of the membership). That’s what will be necessary if the LPEA membership…
Sarah Sturmcca It is supposed to be fun! Or that, at least, is what keeps me on a bike. The joy and the community we build around two wheels, the…
I endorse John Purser for La Plata Electric Association board of directors, District 4. Our energy supply options are changing rapidly. Distributed power produced by a variety of generation companies…
I live in La Plata Electric Association District 4 and have net-metering with battery backup. LPEA does a good job keeping the grid up and for that, I am grateful.…
David Luschencca My 26 years of utility experience and drive to give back to my community led me to run for La Plata Electric Association’s board of directors. If elected,…
One way to soften the blow of losing a job is to be invited to Florence, Italy, and feted by the director of a famous museum along with the mayor.…
John Pursercca A few years back, I made the decision to attend or review La Plata Electric Association board meetings, and study the policies and actions of the board. Our…
Carrie Woodson, La Plata County assessor, said 6,100 properties were purchased in the last two-year cycle, up from the typical 2,500 to 3,500 sales. (Courtesy of Carrie Woodson)cca Greetings, fellow…
We admit, we’re a little jittery approaching strangers after a surge in recent, seemingly random shootings. In April, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot twice after ringing the doorbell at the…
The Mrs. and I went into town recently, and there was a lot of traffic going nowhere, a rich mix of drivers: locals, new locals, travelers, tourists and truckers. Traffic…
On April 13, the news story, “Dave Woodruff claims victory in Durango City Council election recount,” says that our county clerk and her staff were gratified to see that everyone…
I am writing to express my concerns about Lauren Boebert’s guest column headlined, “Boebert: ‘Science is clear, gray wolf is fully recovered,“ in which Boebert defends her proposed Trust the…
First, a disclaimer: I am an LPEA director representing District 3, which includes the city of Durango. This is my personal opinion; it does not reflect the opinion of other…
Barbara McLachlan Working for the State of Colorado helps me appreciate the importance of good government-to-government relations. We work with members of city councils, school boards, metro districts and tribes,…
There is so much anticipation when it comes to skiing powder. There is so much hope, dreams, remembrances of past times, perfect. The pure swo o o o sh shhh…
to pack my canoe without you is to be blue even before the brown-green waters of the Gunnison as a poetry bandit I’m at a loss what rhymes with Gunnison?…
What does it all mean asked the rich man to his friend. Soft winds flutter leaves. Ed Lehner Durango
Seniors, especially, need clear answers, better service
I held my Grandma’s hand. We walked past an old man. I started to cry, he was missing an eye! We tossed a few coins in his pan. Sixty years…
Thoughts not spoken become Secrets weighing-in on our hearts I spoke Rendering my truth open Sharing a thought hidden deep inside Unknown to casual passers-by Burdens heavy or light Shaped…
The smell of the fresh rainy air when you go outside in the morning The bright warm sun glistening through the trees and onto your face The faint sound of…
If you take a trip to Colorado, there is one place worth your while. It’s called Durango, a little town nestled in the Animas canyons and hills And there’s a…
My understanding is that the planned construction of outdoor pickleball courts has been approved and that is sweet news. The sour news is that to the best of my knowledge,…
You’re going to miss your bus today, my little ones. My little ones, you are all cradled in feathers. Their wings will comfort and warm your presence. Your arrival is…
