LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101”
Image:LPEA Free Information Series continues with “Energy Efficiency 101” Workshops designed to offer “the basics” for saving energy and dollars Durango, CO – In the face of rising energy costs, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) continues its commitment to help its membership “Save Your Energy” with twin Free Information Series workshops: Energy Efficiency 101. The workshops are set for...
Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Image:Library’s Health Lecture Series to Discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Durango, CO – On Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library’s Health Lecture Series will discuss “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community Acupuncture, as she explains the root causes(s) of this condition from an Oriental medicine perspective....
Change to the Trolley Route Begins Sunday, May 13th
Image:Change to the Trolley Route Begins Sunday, May 13th Durango, CO – Due to time constraints, the trolley will implement changes to the Main Avenue Trolley Route on Sunday, May 13th (first day of the summer schedule). The changes are as follows: Southbound trolley will turn right on 7th Avenue after dropping off passengers at the corner of 7th and Main, then will go through the parking lot of the Transit Center to the Transit...
La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable
Image:La Plata County Commissioners Seek Applicants For Southwestern Basin Roundtable Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an interested individual to serve as its appointed representative on the Southwestern Basin Roundtable. There are nine Basin Roundtables in Colorado, each of which facilitates local discussion on water issues and encourages locally-driven, collaborative solutions on...
LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars
Image:LPEA “Time-of-Use” program saving members energy and dollars Current TOU participants reminded that off-peak hours adjust on May 15 Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) customers participating in the WattWatcher ®”Time-of-Use” (TOU) program are reminded that on-peak, off-peak times adjust for the season, Tuesday, May 15, 2012. From May 15 through midnight Sept. 14, 2012, the...
La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence
Image:La Plata Electric Association honored for newsletter excellence Colorado Rural Electric Association lauds writing, content of “Watt’s Up” Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been honored for newsletter excellence by the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) for its publication “Watt’s Up” included in CREA’s monthly magazine, Colorado Country Life. CREA...
Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA
Image:Laura Rome named Executive Assistant at LPEA Durango, CO – Laura Rome has been named Executive Assistant at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). In her new position, Rome will handle official business of the cooperative and report directly to LPEA CEO Greg Munro, as well as provide support services to the Board of Directors. Rome comes to LPEA from Parelli Natural Horsemanship in Pagosa Springs, where she worked for 10...
Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Image:Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas announced that Dr. Jay T. Harrison has been hired as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He will begin in his new position on August 15, 2012. Dr. Harrison comes to the Center from a position as director of federal programs at Fairfield...
Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season
Image:Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration Kicks off Railroad’s Summer Season Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins summer schedule to Silverton Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will kick off the opening of summer service to Silverton with the annual Narrow Gauge Day celebration in front of the Durango depot at 479 Main Avenue. This free community event will be Friday,...
Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9
Image:Annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet Moves to Miller Middle School on May 9 Durango, CO – Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation, the annual Hershey’s Track & Field Meet kicks off at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the Miller Middle School track. Children of all ages are invited to attend to the free meet and exhibit their running, jumping and throwing skills. The meet features a variety of sprint...
