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Fierce and Focused

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K-9 officers take the challenge Odin, named for the Norse god of frenzy, and Bane, which means glorious defender, were the energetic hometown favorite K-9 officers at the High Desert Police K-9 Challenge competition last May in Craig. The 6-year-old Belgian Malinois and 5-year-old German shepherd showed off their skills and extensive training for the […]

Lathrop State Park

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Dive In, Camp Out, Hike On, and Eat Up Plan a trip to the southern part of the state to experience the great outdoors at Lathrop State Park, just 3 miles west of Walsenburg. Nestled in San Isabel Electric’s stunning service territory, the year-round playground has endless activities for all stripes of outdoor enthusiasts. LAKES […]

Hot Wires and Cold Nights: The life of a lineman

Utility workers in elevated buckets repair power lines against a cloudy sky backdrop.

Electric lineworkers put their pants on one leg at a time like the rest of us; they just happen to be flame-resistant jeans so the worker’s skin doesn’t melt if things go sideways with a hot wire. They like to eat dinner with their families, too, but it can come with a side of apprehension […]

Clean Up and Clear Out

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Simple steps to tackle spring cleaning What’s not to love about springtime? It’s a season rich with ancient symbolism, rituals, and traditions — including spring cleaning. The practice holds long-standing significance for societies across the world, from the practical need to clean soot and ash from winter fires to the symbolic idea of clearing out […]

A Hatch Like No Other

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Fly-fishing the caddis frenzy The Mother’s Day caddis hatch on the Arkansas River is one of those events Colorado fly-fishers look forward to every spring, although how it came to be named the Mother’s Day Hatch is anybody’s guess since it usually starts mid-April and is pretty much over with by the time Mother’s Day […]

Go Simple With Salmon

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Make your next family meal quick and tasty with a recipe that calls for common ingredients and simple preparation. These southwest salmon patties are ideal for busy weeknights, bringing everyone together for a meal around the dinner table. SOUTHWEST SALMON PATTIES INGREDIENTS • ½ cup mayonnaise • ¼ cup sour cream • 1 tsp. grated […]

Cooperative Farewell: Serving Our Members

This summer, I will retire from my role as Sangre de Cristo Electric Association’s CEO. The search for my successor is currently underway, and updates on that process will be shared with you in the coming months. As I prepare to step away, I cannot help but reflect on the tremendous honor it has been […]

Happy Birthday, Morgan County REA!

Morgan County REA has been around a long time — 88 years to be exact. The Association was organized on April 27, 1937, with plans to bring power to rural parts of Morgan County; it was just the third electric cooperative in the state of Colorado. The first 175 miles of power lines were energized […]

Lives on the Line

Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and every April, K.C. Electric Association takes the time to thank our extraordinary linemen who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Most of us have never had to live without electricity for an extended period of time and we […]

Safety: Our Top Priority

Safety is a critical aspect of any electric utility, particularly in rural electric cooperatives that serve vast and often remote areas. As your local rural electric cooperative, GCEA provides essential electrical services to the communities it serves, ensuring that homes and businesses have safe, reliable power. However, the delivery of electricity comes with inherent risks, […]