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LPEA bylaws: Proposed changes bring co-op into the 21st century, improve representation
In addition to four contested seats in the current La Plata Electric Association’s election, there are 10 questions pertaining to the co-op’s bylaws. All were unanimously approved by the LPEA…
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Mueller fought the VC, Trump fought VD
Robert Mueller served in Vietnam as a Marine lieutenant platoon leader, who received a Bronze Star with Valor (awards with Valor were rare and heroic), a Purple Heart for the…
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The green tyrants and the uninformed
Of course there’s climate change; the United States was once under 50 to 100 feet of ice. Without climate change, we wouldn’t have the Great Lakes or the Grand Canyon.…
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President Stritikus: 1st generation graduate poised to build on FLC’s quality, cost and community
Dr. Tom Stritikus Depending on whom you talk to, Fort Lewis College’s trustees appear to have chosen for its next president the candidate most likely to lead the college in…
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Public notices: SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know
SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know our government’s business
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The NRA ignores the Second Amendment
The Second Amendment provides that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. A lot of people have guns and feel more secure knowing…
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Schwartz-Bozeman: Dog park is no place for the homeless
The dog park — seriously? I am so perturbed at how people of privilege and popularity condemn other human beings to the margins. “I have and they do not” is…
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Guill: Durangoan one of Earth Day’s founders
I was surprised to learn recently that Bill Manning was one of the original founders of Earth Day in 1970. He told me of those turbulent times, especially on college…
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Adams: Jenna Bush Hager will speak in Durango
This community notice about Jenna Bush Hager comes on behalf of the board and staff of the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. I want to assure everyone that Jenna will…
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Vote for clean, local, renewable energy
I want to see LPEA explore options to increase renewable, clean energy, purchase renewable energy locally to help our economy, work toward lowering our electricity rates and protect our air…
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This is a crucial time, election for LPEA
The upcoming La Plata Electric Association election is an important but often overlooked election that can have a significant impact on our community. This is a crucial time for LPEA.…
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Are renewables ready for prime time?
LPEA Board elections are happening. Our future – renewable energy is infinite, cheap and environmentally friendly. But is the technology for utilizing these sources of energy at a point of…
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Expertise to best adapt to the future
I’m writing to express my support for Britt Bassett, who is running for re-election to the LPEA Board of Directors. As someone who works full-time in the solar industry out…
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Progressives’ LPEA plan is self-serving
This LPEA election will have massive negative consequences if we elect the wrong candidates. Self-proclaimed “progressive” candidates want to take LPEA out of the long-standing contract with Tri-State. Yes, the…
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Earth Day: Economy cannot ignore scientific realities
Earth Day on Sunday springs from the understanding that our physical environment can be irreversibly damaged and how we treat it matters, every day of the year. That admission was…
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Reynolds: Kilimanjaro climb an incredible feat
How wonderful to read the front page article ( I’m delighted that this positive report appeared on the front page of the Herald to inspire and uplift us all, to…
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Broad knowledge, committed work ethic
I support Britt Bassett for District 3 in the LPEA election because I have seen not only his breadth of knowledge and also his strong and committed work ethic. We…
Pine River Times opinion
Honor our planet Sunday, every day
Sunday is Earth Day, the one day of the year that we honor our global life support system. Since it’s the only one we’ve got, it seems it should be…
Pine River Times opinion
Wake up, electricity users!
This LPEA election will have massive negative consequences if we elect the wrong candidates. Self-proclaimed “progressive” candidates want to take LPEA out of the long-standing contract with Tri-State. Yes, the…
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Purgatory: Good for us James Coleman’s business model prioritizes family and recreation
Purgatory’s season is coming to a close this weekend with free lift tickets both Saturday and Sunday. It wasn’t an easy winter, by any means, and owner James Coleman and…
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Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
This week we celebrated the Week of the Young Child, an annual event intended to raise awareness about the importance of the first five years of life and the role…
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Child care share could help with the crisis
Has anyone thought about doing child care share ( That’s when one group of six parents take care of the other five parents children one day a week. That way…