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La Plata Electric Association

Don’t just trust him – ‘here's the result,’ new LPEA CEO says

Chris Hansen has been on the job six months. He plans to show his skeptics continued victories

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA election results announced at co-op’s annual meeting

Newcomers Dusty Mars and Brad Blake to serve first term; incumbents Joe Lewandowski and John Witchel return for third

DATE: May 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Chris Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

DATE: Apr 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market competition. LPEA recently announced several key milestones as it lines up a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats

Seven hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Truth or fiction: What will happen if La Plata Electric Association leaves Tri-State?

Rumors that other co-op’s rates jumped 40% after leaving wholesale supplier appear overstated

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man arrested after crashing into power pole

Maximilian Ware, 42, is suspected of careless driving, resisting arrest

DATE: Feb 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA awards over $373,000 in grants to La Plata, Archuleta nonprofits through in 2024

Members can contribute through Round Up Foundation fund

DATE: Jan 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: La Plata Electric Association replacing dozens of power poles north of Durango

DATE: Dec 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association will increase rates in 2025

Cooperative calling for a 7.7% uptick in upcoming year’s budget

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where will LPEA get power after it leaves Tri-State? Partly, from Tri-State

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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