Since 1976, KSUT has served the Four Corners with trusted news, inspiring music and unique storytelling. But now, critical funding is under threat. Tami GrahamChristopher Marona For over 20 years,…
When Fort Lewis College canceled “Saving Navajo Weaving,” the final program in its Life-Long Learning Lecture Series on April 17, it missed what used to be called a “teaching moment.”…
My grandfather Alva Short homesteaded on the lower Florida Mesa in 1900. He and my grandmother, Belle, initially lived in a dugout where they had their first of 12 children,…
In choosing the next LPEA directors, we need to agree on some basic facts. First, our long-term power provider, Tri-State, has a debt load of nearly $4 billion, and its…
Our government is snatching and disappearing people. Our government is cutting people off from their livelihoods and depriving us of their services. Move fast and break things. Why did democracy…
Power grabbing is standard fare for an authoritarian government: – impounding congressionally-appropriated funds at numerous federal agencies, in violation of federal law – firing dozens of federal prosecutions, thousands of…
The election for the LPEA Board is a chance to move forward. The difference between the candidates’ positions is related to last year’s cancellation of the LPEA and Tri-State contract.…
Let’s be clear: The Chief statue in downtown Durango is racist. It’s not art. It’s a caricature that mocks Native American people and culture. It’s a relic of white supremacy,…
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…
I’m very aware of the location for the RV resort because I passed that area for 30 years on the way to visit family who still live there before I…
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 activists…
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…
Jackson Clark II knows his way around the Navajo Reservation of Arizona and New Mexico, and the pueblos along the Rio Grande Valley. He has continued – no, greatly grown…
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 John Witchel…
For over 105 years, the League of Women Voters’ mission has been to defend democracy and empower voters through nonpartisan voter education and engagement. In 1920, six months before the…
Colorado’s legislature has not been entirely supportive of media access in recent sessions, the Democrats enjoying crafting legislation without the public looking on. A major example was the lead up…
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…
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…
“I got lucky,” José told me. “Because they got the wrong person.” José, 28, who did not give his last name for fear of retribution from U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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.…
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 capital,…
They’re off to the races. We wish it were not so soon. For term-limited Jared Polis’ seat, we’re aware of state Sen. Mark Baisley’s and state Rep. Scott Bottoms’ campaigns…
Black bears were here before any of us were. At first, I had problems with them getting into our kitchen garbage. Then, I specified from our trash hauler that I…
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…
Corporations operate for one purpose only – profit for investors. Any CEO daring to risk profit to protect a mere river, or employees, would be immediately fired. We see the…
Republicans have taken over the federal government. Locally, Republicans are also trying for any offices they can, understanding that local government – from school boards to the county, from libraries…
I’ve recently been rereading “Caesar and Christ,” historian Will Durant’s 1944 classic which traces the history of Rome and Christianity from their beginnings into the 4th century. The similarities of…
Would that I could as I know I should But such is the quandary of life in the laundry or life as a resident or even the president Leslie Ray…
The Trump administration has stated that the government is spending too much. This is false! The real problem is the IRS has been severely defunded and short staffed. According to…
Free speech is among the most important of all values in our culture. The free exchange of ideas is paramount to the rule of law which is foundational to our…
