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Reveling in Reverberations

A large, cylindrical, rusted metal water tower stands on a dirt mound, surrounded by scattered buildings and hills under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

The Tank Center for Sonic Arts ages with acoustical grace Thank the Tank. That’s the song being sung by the town of Rangely, Colorado, about its odd but acoustically awesome recording studio and performance venue, which celebrated its 10th official season last year after first being discovered 50 years ago. Drive by the aptly named […]

Family Bond Building on the Trail

Three people—a man in a sun hat, a young boy in a baseball cap, and a man in a red jacket—stand smiling on a rocky mountain summit with vast hills and clouds in the background.

My generation learned a good way to get their teenagers to talk: a road trip where there were no distractions. That was before earbuds and cellphones. Now what? How do we get quality time, without distractions, to build family bonds? A hiking trail is fertile ground. Walking in nature for hours to reach a peak […]

Grandma Brewer’s Carrot-Orange Cookies

Four cookies topped with white frosting are arranged on a white plate with a green geometric pattern, set against a light, blurred background.

Family recipes are special, and when they are tied to core memories, they’re even better. This recipe is from my mom’s Grandma Brewer who raised three boys in their farmhouse outside of town. It was a treat when my mom baked these cookies when I was growing up. I don’t recall eating them too often, […]

Planning a Kitchen Upgrade

A kitchen under renovation with white tiled countertops, open cabinets, and no flooring. Tools, cans, and boxes are scattered on surfaces. The space appears unfinished and in the process of being remodeled.

Start with 5 key questions Dreaming of a new kitchen? It’s easily the most popular, hardest-working room in the house and consistently tops the list of favorite home remodeling projects. A kitchen renovation is a major investment of time, money, and energy, and if you’re considering an upgrade of any size, five practical questions can […]

Are Smart Appliances Right for My Home?

Stacked black washer and dryer in a modern laundry room with gray cabinets, open shelves holding baskets and jars, a countertop, and a woven hamper on the floor.

Refrigerators, clothes washers, ovens, thermostats, and water heaters that connect to the internet are considered “smart” appliances. Using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, smart appliances can be controlled using your smartphone, tablet, or voice-assistant device. They are designed to optimize energy use and add convenience. Some smart devices can even learn your habits over time. Are smart […]

Safety Program Protects Electric Co-op Employees

A person wearing a white hard hat and safety glasses holds a clipboard while inspecting equipment at an outdoor electrical substation surrounded by gravel and metal structures.

Electric linework is inherently dangerous. On any given day across Colorado, electric cooperative linecrews work around live electrical conductors that carry thousands of volts. It’s work that keeps communities running — and it’s also work where a single mistake can have life-altering consequences. “You don’t get a second chance,” said Curt Graham, director of safety […]

Sterling Shines on the Eastern Plains

A white water tower with a blue top stands above buildings and trees. The word "STERLING" is painted on the tower in large blue letters with "A Golden to Treasure" written below it. Power lines are visible in the foreground.

Sterling’s story began in the 1860s and 1870s, when pioneers settled along the South Platte River, drawn both to the fertile river bottomlands and to the chance to claim homesteads. The arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1881 sparked rapid growth and commerce. By 1887, Sterling was incorporated and designated the county seat of […]

Oh Be Joyful Solar

As your local electric cooperative, GCEA is focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective energy solutions that benefit its members. One of its newest projects — the 1.125-megawatt Oh Be Joyful (OBJ) solar array in Crested Butte — was developed in partnership with local organizations and solar developer Outshine Energy. The following Q&A answers common questions about […]

Join Fellow Co-op Members at the 2026 Annual Meeting

It’s that time of year again. Y-W Electric Association, Inc. is gearing up for its annual meeting, which will be held June 9 at the Akron Headquarters. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a meal, the business meeting and door prize drawings will start at 6 p.m. The annual meeting is a special time […]

Reducing Wildfire Risk

Gone are the days when wildfires were primarily confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous conditions in places that historically experienced few major fires. Today, more than 30 states face elevated wildfire risk. The reality is clear: wildfire risk is no longer regional — it […]