In LPEA District 4, vote for John Witchel. John is forward-looking, smart and an incumbent who has member values at heart. John likes working in renewable energy; he left once…
As longtime Durango residents and active community members, we’ve worked closely with John Witchel on a wide range of local initiatives. Based on years of firsthand experience, we can say…
In the face of chaos, turmoil and fear for the future, many of you ask – but what can I or one person do? I don’t have enough time in…
Canceling Jackson Clark II’s Life-long Learning lecture, “Saving Navajo Weaving,” scheduled for April 17 was an error of judgment on FLC’s part. For FLC to state that it “upholds the…
Advocates on the courthouse lawn Durango held its first ever public rally in support of National Law Day yesterday on the lawn of the La Plata County Courthouse. Organized by…
La Plata Electric Association has proven itself to be a pillar of stability, reliability and foresight; a stability I want to ensure continues. I support voting for incumbents in 2025.…
As a born and raised Durango resident now back in retirement, I’ve long admired Jackson Clark’s dedication to preserving Indigenous arts through the Toh-Atin Gallery. His work honors the legacy…
Vietnam still lingers At the end of World War II, the fear was that Communism was becoming a worldwide threat shaped and mostly controlled by the Soviet Union, and to…
Allen Best’s columns are, in my opinion, a rich and trustworthy source of information. I appreciate his work, though I disagree with the framing of his latest piece (Herald, April…
Although we’re enduring a Musk and Trump life, The Grimms have given us, “The Fisherman’s Wife.” Having gained a favor from a magical fish, A cruel, greedy person demanded a…
Trump and Hurd want to make America a third-world economy. Trump and Hurd are severing long time, mutually beneficial economic and security ties with Europe and Canada to suck up…
We are leaders of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s ‘Preserve Democracy’ team. We have 30+ members, all deeply disturbed about the destructive actions of the current Republican administration. Unitarian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
