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Trailblazers

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Colorado Youth Corps brings 25 years of outdoor impact “I believe the perfect life means living in a place that inspires you, having a job that is fulfilling, and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. RMYC provides all these opportunities.” — Loretta McEllhiney, former Colorado Fourteeners Program Manager, USFS It’s brutal work. I’m at 12,000 feet […]

Pass the Plate

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Electric co-op employees’ favorite side dishes A summer potluck is a fun and easy way to gather with friends in your backyard without having to do all the food prep yourself. This month we collaborated with electric co-op employees from across Colorado for a virtual side dish recipe swap. These tried-and-true recipes will get you […]

The Art of the Fly

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Fishing with “flies” traces its origins back to the ancient Greeks, who would catch “fish with speckled skins” using hooks dressed with crimson wool and wax-colored feathers from a rooster’s neck. Since these humble beginnings, the art of fly tying has evolved into a hobby all its own. In the 1800s, explorers filled the museums […]

A Bouquet to Brighten Your Day

Two women arrange flowers in a glass vase on a wooden table, surrounded by floral supplies and other vases of flowers in a well-lit room.

When you bring flowers into your home, it’s more than just the bouquet that blooms. A famous Harvard study found that fresh flowers can lead people to feel kinder and more compassionate, have fewer negative feelings, and have more energy at work. Maybe all those positive vibes are why so many people find flowers so […]

Efficiency Tips for Older Homes

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Q: How do I improve the efficiency of my older home while keeping its charm? A: The features of older homes can make them less efficient than modern construction, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to keep charm while increasing efficiency. Start by prioritizing the invisible upgrades that make your […]

Generate Safely

A person pulls the starter cord of an orange portable generator on grass in front of a small white building.

The wind howls outside your windows as a major storm system blows through the area in the late evening. Your lights flicker for a moment or two before you’re plunged into darkness. The social media feed on your phone is packed with reports of damage and power outages, and the storm shows no sign of […]

Playing Your Position

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Playing team sports growing up taught me to recognize the importance of playing my position, improving my skills, and trusting my teammates to play their part so our team could be successful. Working at a rural electric cooperative is like a team sport and requires the same mindset. Each employee at Empire Electric Association plays […]

Stepping Stones of Windsor

Providing Financial Help in the Weld RE-4 School District to Prevent Homelessness A sudden eviction notice slips under the door. A utility shut-off looms. For some families in Windsor, Severance, and West Greeley, these are not distant worries — they are crises that, if left unchecked, can topple a parent’s stability or a child’s well-being. […]

Operation Roundup

This month, I am proud to spotlight a Mountain View Electric Association program that shows how much we can accomplish when we work together to help our co-op communities and members in need. At MVEA, pennies add up to great things through the Operation Round Up program. What is Operation Round Up? Operation Round Up […]

Your Vote is Critical

As a Grand Valley Power board member, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the impact of community involvement up close — and nothing reflects that impact more powerfully than member voting. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives are built on the principle of democratic member control. At Grand Valley Power, you are more than a […]