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April 2023 Newsletter
Dear valued member,
This month we celebrate LPEA's fantastic lineworkers, who - quite literally - power our lives on a daily basis. For National Lineworker Appreciation Month, remember to #thankalineworker for all they do! If you want to send them a thank you message, email us at comments@lpea.coop, and we'll make sure they see it.
Also, your LPEA ballot will be landing in your mailbox within the next few weeks. All members will need to vote on a new bylaw amendment which, if approved, would allow for electronic ballots in future LPEA elections. Members in District 4 (North & East La Plata County) will also need to vote on a director for their district. For more details on that and other news from LPEA, read on!
Friends in high places: Happy Lineworker Appreciation Month!
April is Lineworker Appreciation Month! Lineworkers play a critical role in powering our communities. They work in challenging conditions to keep your power flowing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
LPEA director election canceled in three of four districts
Due to unopposed candidates in three of LPEA's voting districts, director elections in Districts 1, 2, and 3 are canceled. The District 4 election is contested and all members can vote on a bylaw change.
LPEA awards scholarships to seven local high school students
LPEA awarded $89,000 in scholarships to seven local high-school seniors this month to support their continued education. We received 43 applications this year. Congratulations to the recipients!
April is Safe Digging Month - Contact 811 BEFORE you dig
Contacting 811 is the most important step in planting your garden, installing sprinklers, or any other project that requires digging. Buried utilities are everywhere. Dig safe and avoid damage!
Local high school students explore energy generation & transmission
In late March, sophomores from Animas High School joined LPEA to learn about the path electricity takes to reach their school. Read on to learn about energy production and distribution in our area.
Chris is our newest Journeyman Lineman in Durango. He began his electrical journey at age 21 and has taken 1st place two years in a row at the Rocky Mountain Lineman's rodeo. Welcome Chris!
Briana Bryant
Engineering Clerk
Briana is our newest Engineering Clerk in LPEA's Pagosa Springs office. Briana enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family. We are so excited to have her on our team! Welcome!
Parker Dallas
IT Intern
Parker is our new IT Intern in LPEA's Durango office. Parker is a senior at Fort Lewis College and will be assisting with fortifying our network infrastructure. Welcome to LPEA Parker!
