We still see a lot of cash buyers coming in from out of town. If you need to get a mortgage, rates have been fluctuating above 7%…
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New Federal Rule will Overhaul Transmission Planning as Electric Grid Strains
“This rule cannot come fast enough. There is an urgent need to act to ensure the reliability and the affordability of our grid…”
BIG PIVOTS: The Audubon Society Dives into Electricity Transmission
“We literally guided them to best practices for routing, best practices for tower design, ways to avoid interruption of flight patterns,” says Madden…
CHAMBER NEWS: Plan Now for CDOT Highway Project in Downtown Pagosa
Will you offer specials to entice people to come downtown, brave the construction and support our businesses downtown?
Early Bird Pricing for SW Small Business Conference Ends Tomorrow
Don’t miss the 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference on May 8, 2024 at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio, CO….
LPEA Honors Crews on National Lineworker Appreciation Day
“At LPEA, we not only recognize the invaluable contributions of our lineworkers but also actively support the next generation of aspiring lineworkers…”
BIG PIVOTS: The Tri-State Train Leaves the Station
Duane Highley insists struggling wholesale provider has delivered results in energy transition despite dour predictions of detractors…
First Southwest Community Fund Releases 2023 Impact Report
Collectively in 2023, FSWCF and FSWB supported 295 businesses in 90 Colorado communities, investing over $89 million…
Early-Bird Pricing for Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference
Themed Business Ignited: The Power of Everyday Innovation, this day-long will welcome hundreds of small business professionals representing all sectors of the community…
Public Invited to Ask Questions About Downtown Reconstruction Project on April 4
Your presence and input are crucial as we work together to navigate this project…
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Acknowledges the Departure of LPEA Co-op
Contract termination payment for LPEA is estimated to be $209.7 million, as Tri-State disclosed in a recent FERC filing. ..
LPEA Board Votes to Leave Tri-State Generation and Transmission
“This departure will aid LPEA’s efforts toward the advancement of affordable, clean energy initiatives, increasing resiliency, and expanding local generation…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Ricardo Martinez Appointed to Chamber Board
We understand that life changes and throws curve balls at us! We wish Ms. Lindner well in her leadership position with the PSAAR…
Federal Money for Colorado Electrical Cooperatives
Durango-based La Plata Electric is also getting federal aid, but its $13.4 million is coming from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The big news is the increase in inventory across the board. Home inventory is up 49% with 107 homes on the market compared to 72 last year…
Colorado Small Business Development Center Offering Business Consultations in Pagosa
Mary Shepherd offers her services at no charge to those who are interested in what the CSBCD can do to help you start or improve your business…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
This annual observance provides an essential platform for organizations across the country to highlight the availability of support services for those affected…
‘Resilience in Action’ Workshop Aims to Help SW Colorado Nonprofits
The April 2 workshop will delve into the critical aspects of building resilient organizations, covering topics such as organizational structure, succession planning, and leveraging online tools…
LPEA Announces Graham Smith Appointed Interim CEO
“We are proud that LPEA’s leadership team can rise to the challenge and support the Board of Directors in this time of change,” said Ted Compton, Board President of LPEA…