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LPEA bylaws: Proposed changes bring co-op into the 21st century, improve representation

In addition to four contested seats in the current La Plata Electric Association’s election, there are 10 questions pertaining to the co-op’s bylaws. All were unanimously approved...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

President Stritikus: 1st generation graduate poised to build on FLC’s quality, cost and community

Depending on whom you talk to, Fort Lewis College’s trustees appear to have chosen for its next president the candidate most likely to lead the college in innovative ways and with some urgen...

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Public notices: SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know

SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know our government’s business

DATE: Apr 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Earth Day: Economy cannot ignore scientific realities

Earth Day on Sunday springs from the understanding that our physical environment can be irreversibly damaged and how we treat it matters, every day of the year. That admission was...

DATE: Apr 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Purgatory: Good for us James Coleman’s business model prioritizes family and recreation

Purgatory’s season is coming to a close this weekend with free lift tickets both Saturday and Sunday. It wasn’t an easy winter, by any means, and owner James Coleman and his snowmaking and m...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Real, local news matters: A community’s strength depends on a strong press

The annual Pulitzer Prize winners were announced this week, and as usual, they include examples of exceptional journalism: sexual harassment in major industries, the senate race in Alabama, ...

DATE: Apr 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Childhood poverty: Invest in kids to improve their well-being and grow healthy communities

Child poverty persists in La Plata and Montezuma counties despite low unemployment,” the headline read ( That’s just one nutshell of information from the “2018 KIDS COUNT in Colorado!,” an ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

LPEA election: Cooperative is a complex business demanding knowledge and experience

Ballots for the annual La Plata Electric Association election will be mailed next week, and all three incumbents in La Plata County have challengers. With LPEA delivering safe an...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Wildfire funding: Both fire prevention and response funds are necessary and should not compete

The $1.3 trillion spending package passed by Congress in time to avert a government shut down last month includes something western states have long wanted: money dedicated specifically to f...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Fuel efficiency: EPA emissions rollback will hurt rural pocketbooks, fuel economy and clean air

The Environmental Protection Agency, under its embattled Administrator Scott Pruitt, announced last week that it will roll back Obama-era emissions standards for cars and light trucks. Those...

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

River of Lost Souls: The people and land of the Animas river watershed tie history to today

From an early age, Jonathan Thompson wanted to be a writer. Today, he makes a distinction between being a journalist reporting on events — something he’s done since signing on wi...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Import tariffs: Trade policy can cost and save jobs, have unintended consequences for communities

Controlling trade is one of the ways President Donald Trump intends to fulfill his campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.” By levying tariffs on the importation of goods that can be pro...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

LPEA bylaws: Proposed changes bring co-op into the 21st century, improve representation

President Stritikus: 1st generation graduate poised to build on FLC’s quality, cost and community

Public notices: SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know

Earth Day: Economy cannot ignore scientific realities

Purgatory: Good for us James Coleman’s business model prioritizes family and recreation

Real, local news matters: A community’s strength depends on a strong press

Childhood poverty: Invest in kids to improve their well-being and grow healthy communities

LPEA election: Cooperative is a complex business demanding knowledge and experience

Wildfire funding: Both fire prevention and response funds are necessary and should not compete

Fuel efficiency: EPA emissions rollback will hurt rural pocketbooks, fuel economy and clean air

River of Lost Souls: The people and land of the Animas river watershed tie history to today

Import tariffs: Trade policy can cost and save jobs, have unintended consequences for communities

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