An unprecedented heat wave over the past few days has shattered temperature records across Colorado – and may have forced the state’s record-low snowpack to peak weeks ahead of schedule. In a normal y...

SILVERTON – At 9,300 feet, with a single road in and out and a tourism-reliant economy, winters have never been Silverton’s biggest moneymaker. But this year has been especially difficult. Colorado is...

I’m confused, please help me clarify the taxes on groceries in Durango. As I understand it, prepared foods such as deli and restaurants charge 9.4%. But I thought basic groceries were exempt from ...

The La Plata County Electric Association will host a member-focused energy forum this April about the future of regional electric service. Social chatter: Energy forum hosted by LPEA will focus on...

Durango’s Charlie Mickel was on the world stage for millions to see at the Winter Olympics in Italy, but his journey to get there took countless sacrifices from himself and his family years before his...

Spring is in the air … er … hair I should say. Every wind gust this time of year reminds me that nature can indeed be a real mother. Our once docile barn beasts have awoken and are suddenly feeling a...

I'll be upfront: LPEA's leadership never much interested me. Life is busy. That changed last year when their lack of transparency cost me $56,000 – creating a problem that will outlast my solar warran...

The recent destruction of the “Endurance” sculpture at the Florida Road roundabout by an impaired driver is a tragic and poetic irony. As the installation is reassembled, we have a unique opportunity ...