LPEA Wire: Five-Year Plan, Scholarships, Safety Tips

LPEA recently published it's five-year master plan to provide safe, reliable clean energy; find out where to download a copy. Learn about scholarships available for LPEA residents, and follow these safety tips when using a space heater.

PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES

November 24, 2020

Purgatory: Prepare to Stay Outside

Purgatory resort opened on Saturday, Nov. 21, for the 2020-21 ski season amidst rising cases of COVID-19, but resort officials say they believe that skiers and snowboarders can be safe if they wear their masks, practice social distancing, and come prepared to stay outside, because indoor facilities will be closed.

November 23, 2020

Real Estate Update: Let's Be Thankful

Dan Korman, owner of Alpenglow Properties, reminds us to give thanks for the good things in our lives as we begin the holiday season.

November 20, 2020

Sip Some History of Southwest Colorado

Eso Terra Cider in Dolores hunts for rare varieties of apples in Montezuma and La Plata counties' heritage orchards to make its unique hard ciders.

November 18, 2020

Understanding Climate Change Locally

Will the changing climate change how we garden? Choose plants for our landscaping? Destroy the local urban forest? The Durango Botanic Gardens will host a virtual conference addressing these very questions starting on Nov. 21.

November 17, 2020

Share Holiday Love Safely Online

You can still shop locally and safely this holiday season – and earn local rewards rebates – with the Business Improvement District's new Holiday Rewards Program and its online store, Share the Love.

November 16, 2020

Modified Polar Express to Run for Holidays

The Durango Train, taking a cue from it's successful socially-distanced summer train from Rockwood to the Cascade Wye this summer, will run the Polar Express for the holidays with adaptations to accommodate health precautions in the midst of the pandemic.

November 12, 2020

County Enters into High-Risk for COVID-19

Coronavirus infections are increasing exponentially in Colorado, and La Plata County saw a 23 percent increase in confirmed cases over the cumulative total as of Nov. 6. Health officials warn that the county could be headed for another shutdown if residents don't take health precautions more seriously.

November 10, 2020

First Responder: James Perkovich

Durango Police Officer James Perkovich says Durango is a kind and respectful community. Perkovich is one of the newest officers on the Durango Police Force.

November 10, 2020

Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Make a donation to 4Core's Carbon Footprint Offset Fund, offset your own carbon footprint, and the funds will be used to improve energy efficiencies in lower-income households.

November 6, 2020

Virtual BBBS Event on Nov. 19 to Help Kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado hopes to convince you to mentor a child, volunteer with the program, or make a donation to support kids in our community. Learn more about the organization during its virtual Mentor Durango show on Nov. 19.

November 6, 2020

Healthy Living: Dry-Eye Remedies

Are your eyes itchy? Scratchy? Burning all the time? You may have dry-eye syndrome, and you may require more than over-the-counter treatments. Learn what's available.

November 4, 2020

New Local Insurance Coop Lowers Costs

The Southwest Health Alliance, a local insurance cooperative, promises to lower health-insurance premiums by more than 35 percent. Learn more about the program.

November 3, 2020

Ideas to Reduce Your Winter Electric Bill

Learn about La Plata Electric's Fill-the-Bucket food drives in Archuleta and La Plata counties this month along with weatherization tips and programs that can help you become more energy-efficient.

October 31, 2020

Election Judges Guard Against Voting Fraud

A bipartisan team of judges oversees every step of the ballot verification and tallying process to ensure the integrity of the election and to ensure that your vote counts

November 3, 2020

DHS Cross-Country Team Runs on Teamwork

Runners work on their individual times, but they rely on the team to do their best. Find out why!

October 30, 2020

Pine River Library is more than a book warehouse

Bayfield's venerable library has adjusted to the times and has become far more than a warehouse for books. Learn how the library has adjusted with the times.

October 21, 2020

Have Apple Picker, Will Harvest

Each year, tons of fruit and produce are wasted because they haven't been harvested. The Good Food Collective takes advantage of the unused abundance by organizing volunteers to glean fields and fruit trees and to make sure the food gets onto the tables of those in need.

October 19, 2020

What You May Not Know about Dinosaurs

The Powerhouse Science Center hosts a fun exhibit about dinosaurs curated by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Learn about the latest discoveries and research.

October 14, 2020

Balloon Rally a Go, but Stay in Your Car!

The fifth-annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally will take off as planned, complete with a drive-by balloon glow in the valley on Saturday night. Learn more about the schedule of events.

October 13, 2020

Minkler Shares His Priorities for County

Last week, we broadcast three out of four La Plata County Commissioner candidate presentations. Because of a miscommunication on our part, we were unable to connect with Charly Minkler, independent candidate for District 3. Our apologies, and please meet Charly Minkler!

Why Exercise Alone Can’t Take Off Weight

You exercise and exercise, but the weight still doesn’t come off the way you’d like. Find out why you have to attend to your nutrition first before exercise can have an impact.

New LPEA Wire News Update Debuts

We introduce the LPEA Wire, a newsy update from La Plata Electric. Learn about the LPEA virtual town halls scheduled for October, COVID relief funds for electric bills, and how to lower costs.

Meet Dgo Police Officer Forrest Kinney

Durango Police Officer Forrest Kinney enjoys weight-lifting, rafting, traveling and the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. But he became a police officer because he likes helping people.

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