La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites members to an electrifying event on Tuesday, July 30, at the cooperative’s Durango headquarters…
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CHAMBER NEWS: Plan Ahead for Pagosa’s Fourth of July Activities
Pagosa’s 4th of July Holiday is shaping up with a new parade route, a new downtown scavenger hunt, a larger Artisan Market…
Colorado Inflation Rate Dropping Faster than U.S. Average
“Colorado’s economy is expected to modestly outperform the nation’s, with… higher income growth, and lower inflation…”
Community Connections Celebrates Organizational Redesign
Starting July 1, 2024, Community Connections will transition its direct services programs to a new organization called Our Own Lives…
LPEA Ribbon Cutting at Sunnyside Community Solar Farm in Durango
Community solar subscribers, including households, businesses, or any other electricity customer, pay for a share of the electricity generated by the community solar project…
Celebrate ‘Father’s Day’ with Natural Grocers, June 14-16
Whether dad is planning a weekend warrior’s outdoor excursion or a simple backyard barbecue, Natural Grocers has plenty of in-store savings on products…
Bipartisan Bill to Support Colorado’s Workforce Becomes Law
“Our new law will save Coloradans money as they pursue good-paying jobs in the construction industry and fill critical workforce shortages…”
Pine Ridge Celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Pagosa Springs, was rockin’ out for National Skilled Nursing Care Week…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
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%…
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. ..