Energy

What happened to the Hesperus solar project?

The 1,900-acre project is moving forward, too slowly for some

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango

Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango

9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power

DATE: Jun 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race

Bylaw amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico Workforce accepts applications for displaced workers assistance

No deadline to apply for $20,000 payments has been established

DATE: May 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

How is Colorado doing in shutting down coal power plants?

New national EPA rules show we’re ahead of the game. Here’s how we got there

DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo President Buu Nygren, officials honor students at scholarship reception

San Juan College and Navajo Technical University honor PNM Scholarship recipients

DATE: May 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Sen. Steven Neville speaks at chamber event

Neville provided a legislative wrap-up of bills effecting San Juan County

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Democrats want to protect residents from the next spike in energy bills

Legislation would limit investments in natural gas, ensure ratepayers don’t pay for corporate advocacy

DATE: Apr 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LPEA cancels three uncontested races; one remains competitive

All members will receive ballots with a proposed bylaw amendment

DATE: Apr 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves financing agreement for energy contract

Local government could save nearly $6 million on utility costs over next 20 years

DATE: Apr 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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