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La Plata Electric Association reports widespread outages Christmas Eve

LPEA uncertain when it will finish repairs

United Power makes good on threat to break its contract with Tri-State Generation

With 103,000 customers, United Power accounts for 20% of Tri-State’s business

Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area

Will a flood of federal money finally fix broadband in Southwest Colorado?

Experts say it helps, but a local effort and new ideas are needed

LPEA in negotiations with Crossover Energy to provide partial power supply

Partnership could save co-op $7 million annually, and help meet environmental goals early

LPEA to offer free, energy-efficient equipment to income-qualified customers

Some may be able to upgrade to air-source heat pump water heaters

Power outage hits about 1,200 LPEA customers Tuesday morning in northeast Durango

Most homes had electricity restored after nearly hour-long outage

LPEA closes mile-long section of Animas River Trail to update power lines

Detour spans from La Plata County Humane Society to Baker Lane

La Plata Electric Association will present partial contract options next month at town halls

Meetings will discuss financial options for moving to a low-carbon provider

At LPEA and Empire Electric, wildfires are front and center

California blazes put a focus on utilities’ exposure to losses during blazes

EV fast-charging station installed at Purgatory Resort

Ski area partners with electric co-op to help complete quick-charge corridor

LPEA seeks to play greater role in boosting broadband services for members

Electric co-op sets 2030 goal to improve infrastructure, without rate increase