Fine for city dwellers, but, duh, does anyone in Durango city government have a clue as to how many county residents come into town on a daily basis for work,…
Like many people, we could afford only an economical car. Because of the Colorado and federal tax credits, we were able to buy a plug-in hybrid electric car for about…
In the article about commissioners being elected by district, Commissioner Lachelt plays her predictable hand again. The reason she supports the current process is that it clearly gives the Democrats…
The “Caveman” name comes from the fact the he caves into all the special interest groups. He brags that he is not beholden to the NRA and he is going…
Tim Wheeler and Jeff Mannix want to put as much fossil fuel-generating power as possible behind us. Wheeler has a background in technology and retail and is a leader in…
Tri-State pushed all co-ops into signing a contract to pay for a coal mine and a costly attempt at building the last new coal-fired power plant. This election will not…
Colorado State Capitol<br><br>Credit: Colorado Politics Democrats are proposing $166 million be spent on highways this year and each of the next four years, but that promise could be undone by…
The main concern of the commissioners and staff was the need to make future development easier and more streamlined. As a former general contractor, I understand this. From the audience,…
Gordie, a rescue from an animal shelter in Gallup, has been trained as a service dog. Take the time to explore them, but prepare to be humbled by the scale…
I was unaware of the group. What surprised me, though, was learning the group is targeting local businesses that want to stay out of the recall debate. I, too, have…
The subdivision is too large, and do you think the Burketts will pay for the on- and off-road improvements to the U.S. 160 and County Road 223 also? This subdivision…
I have been keeping track of three fires set by our neighboring ranchers this morning. All three have required the intervention of firefighters to extinguish the blazes. As I watch,…
A Democratic majority in Congress could prevent the catastrophe of nuclear war by impeaching this traitor who has dismantled our diplomatic corps, allowed his unqualified advisors with no security clearance…
The benefits of EVs are many. Fuel cost is less than half that of petroleum cars. EVs use 100 percent American produced electric power with rates set by public utilities…
Perhaps an analogy to La Plata Electric Association and Tri-State. There is research that suggests electricity can be generated much cleaner than coal at a price that is the same…
Star tracks over Hovenweep ruins. The monument was designated as the world’s 17th International Dark Sky Park in 2014. That’s welcome news for energy companies and their employees, as well…
Tri-State, our LPEA supplier, has the second worst carbon emissions (pounds of CO2 per MWh of electricity produced) of the 100 largest power producers in the United States. Kent Ford…
First, he claims that “progressive” candidates for the LPEA board want to exit LPEA’s contract with Tri-State. None of the candidates have voiced this opinion; they are simply in support…
We are convinced that this year’s election is crucial to the prevailing issue of assuring renewable and reliable energy at costs that are reasonable for residents of Southwest Colorado. We…
LPEA and TSGT are national leaders in the renewable energy initiative. While TSGT currently has a generation portfolio that includes coal and natural gas as its base-loading generation, renewable generation…
I would like to thank Amy Lyons for her hard work and dedication to the Bayfield School District, as she played a significant role in the passage of the bond…
If someone is able to get downtown and walk to an area to ask for money, then surely they can stand and ask for their handout. The rights of a…
