April 2022 Newsletter
Dear valued member,

The flowers and trees are blooming and so are in-person events!

Come visit our "Electrify and Save" booth at the Durango Home & Ranch Show on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. Swing by to try our hands-on demonstration equipment and for a chance to win an electric leaf blower!

We are also excited - for the first time since 2019 - to be able to host this year's LPEA Annual Meeting in person. Join us in the LPEA truck barn in Bodo Park at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. We'll have presentations, snacks, a Q&A session, and a chance to win five electric door prizes. You can also join via Zoom if more convenient.

Read on to learn more about the latest from your local electric cooperative.

Hillary Knox, VP of Member Experience
Featured Articles
Join us live, or via Zoom, for LPEA's 2022 Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will take place on May 12th, live at LPEA in Bodo Park or via Zoom. Join us for snacks, presentations, a Q&A session, and a chance to win one of five fun electric door prizes.
Simplify your spring - go paperless and get a $5 bill credit!
Do you really need your paper LPEA bill? Simplify your life and go paperless! We'll send you an email each month when your bill is ready. No paper, no problems. Sign up before May 31 and get $5 back!
April is Safe Digging month - always 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!
Round Up board approves $45k in grants in Q1 2022 
The La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approved 13 grants totaling $45,500 to local non-profit organizations in Q1. Learn more about how to donate and how to apply below.
Faces of LPEA
Elizabeth Howe
VP of Administrative Services

Elizabeth moved to Durango to take on the COO role at Mountain Capital Partners. She brings a broad base of experience in operations and management to the leadership team at LPEA. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, biking, and watching her son play hockey.
James Brown
Electronic Technician

James was previously a Journeyman Instrumentation and Controls Electrician working for the Public Service Company of New Mexico. He is a proud Army veteran who enjoys grilling and fishing in his free time.
Morgan McMenimen
Member Service Representative

Morgan comes to us from the Community Banks of Colorado, where she worked as a Universal Banker and deputy Clerk at the Ignacio branch. In her spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends and working on projects around the house.
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