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Power Trip

A woman charges an electric vehicle at a charging station near a building labeled "Lamar" and a sign indicating electric vehicle charging only.

EV senic byways bring adventure and fun An electric car? I had never driven one, nor had I even considered doing so. But I was intrigued when I learned of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Byways program. Off I went to have my first EV experience. Driving a rented Subaru Solterra — I called it my […]

One Marmot at a Time

A marmot sits on the grass surrounded by rocks and yellow and white wildflowers in a natural outdoor setting.

We were fishing for brook trout on a little meadow stream somewhere in the Medicine Bow Mountains when we heard a short, high-pitched whistle coming from the rock-studded hillside above us. At first, we thought it might be a bird or maybe a person trying to get our attention, but there were no birds or […]

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A glass bowl filled with chopped salad including cabbage, carrots, and greens, with two wooden serving spoons; a small bowl of salad dressing sits nearby.

With fresh and colorful ingredients, salads can be a staple summertime meal. And though some prep is needed, they’re relatively easy to throw together. This tasty salad can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a protein option. Enjoy this recipe excerpted from Kait Welch’s blog, Habits of a Modern Hippie. Find more healthy […]

Choosing the Best Replacement Windows

A person’s hands are shown opening a window with a white frame, letting in natural light from outside.

Q: I want to replace my original windows. How can I compare the various window design and material characteristics? A: Selecting the best replacement window is not only dependent on the design characteristics, but also your specific house and family’s lifestyle. The three main criteria to consider when selecting replacement windows are the frame material, […]

Bob Stock

A woman passionately sings into a microphone while a man plays electric guitar on stage during a live music performance.

Fort Morgan The brainchild of northeastern Colorado radio station 97.5 BOB FM, Bobstock Music Festival is a jam-packed weekend tradition in Fort Morgan. It originated in 2008 and takes place around Glen Miller Park during the second weekend every July. When asked about her favorite part of the weekend, festival host Lindsey Bruntz stated, “The […]

How to Create an Outdoor Oasis

A modern backyard patio with covered seating area, fire pit, outdoor furniture, stone accents, and garden landscaping, illuminated by evening lighting.

Expert tips for getting started One of the greatest joys about living in Colorado is our state’s natural beauty. That, and its glorious weather. The outside beckons year-round, offering abundant fresh air and sunshine to help us unwind and recharge. A good way to get a daily dose of outdoor therapy is to create a […]

Beat the Heat

MVEA Programs Save Energy and Money As the days grow longer and the temperatures soar, it’s the perfect time to share Mountain View Electric Association programs to help members beat the summer heat and manage their electric use. When outdoor temperatures climb, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners are running longer and […]

CEO Report

As we reflected on 2024 at the annual meeting in April, I am pleased to report it was another good year for Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA). We continued our moderate growth pattern and ended the year with an increase of 49 consumers over 2023 for a total of 10,914 consumers by the end of […]

$50K in Scholarships Awarded

This spring, SIEA awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to 41 local students who are committed to continuing their education at a trade school, lineworker school, or a four-year college or university. The scholarship program began in 1990 and has been growing steadily ever since. BRENDON BEACH MEMORIAL LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP The Brendon Beach Memorial Lineworker […]

Interesting Times

“May you live in interesting times.” This is an old salutation that is typically received as a bit of a curse. Blessing or curse, working in Colorado’s tumultuous electricity market in the mid-2020s provides us with plenty of interesting times. Tracking the progress of Grand Valley Power’s federal grant applications generates a lot of interest. […]