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Luschen ‘proven energy expert’ who can meet goals, keep costs stable

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 Durango trails and mountains, are why I call this place hom...

‘Grateful to use decades of experience to serve’

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, I will prioritize affordable, relia...

‘Decisions based on cost, reliability, environmental goals’

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 electric co-op does a very good j...

Assessor’s office establishes valuations, not taxes

Greetings, fellow property owners of La Plata County. You’ve likely heard the value of real estate in Colorado has seen a substantial increase over the past two years. It’s true, values have...

LPEA candidate Purser ‘does not have right to slander, make aspersions’

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 LPEA board membe...

Intergovernmental cooperation means work on landfills, roads

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 tri...

Focus on ‘surgical’ solution to ‘gotcha’ litigation

As is, HB 1259 like ‘burning down house to roast a pig’

Boebert: ‘Science is clear, gray wolf is fully recovered’

I’ve witnessed the devastation farmers and ranchers face due to wolf attacks. People in the Denver suburbs do not understand wolf attacks. They only see images filtered through the media of ...

Udder nonsense: Remember, ‘an almond doesn’t lactate’

We have seen many confusing proclamations come from our governing bodies lately. The Supreme Court’s decisions have compromised its credibility and the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

Advice for dementia caregivers: ‘Enjoy your own life’

Thanks to The Durango Herald for its excellent, informative and helpful news story on Wednesday, detailing the dynamics of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The numbers are staggeri...

Plateaus and filling in the gaps

Heartbreakingly, I may have played my last game of enjoyable pickleball. The Alzheimer’s Association outlines three stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: early, middle and late. The first stage is ...

‘No evidence people living near wells in danger’

When the La Plata Board of County Commissioners considers the details of the Chapter 90 regulations, I hope they keep the intent of the rules in mind, which is to make sure that oil and gas ...
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