San Miguel Power Assoc. has taken extra precautions by reducing its power outage at various times.  Since our current conditions have put much of the state in extreme fire danger SMPA is operating under its alternative power restoration plan to help minimize any chance of downed power lines or other equipment from starting a fire.  [...]

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY  -  Earlier this more San Miguel Power Assoc. cut power unexpectedly causing many customers including radio station KKXK to lose power.  Power was interrupted for about a half hour starting at 10 this morning and then service was restored.  Apparently power was cut so CDOT can continue their construction on Hwy 550.  [...]

MONTROSE COUNTY  -  San Miguel Power Assoc. is planning a scheduled power outage for the west end of Montrose County on Thur. July 7th between the hours of 12am and 5am.  The purpose of the outage is to replace power poles and conduct maintenance at the Nucla substation.  Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc. will also [...]

Every year San Miguel Power offers cash incentives to members who upgrade to more efficient appliances, such as Energy Star refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters. And, 2011 is no exception. In partnership with our wholesale power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, we’re providing rebates for following items. Item Rebate Per/Ton Ground Source [...]

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) will have two board positions up for election this year. The director representatives for District 3 and 6 will be elected at the co-op’s annual meeting to be held June 5, 2010 at the San Miguel County Fairgrounds. The district areas are listed below. District 3: Norwood Town, Rural [...]

The fire that killed two Western State College students January 30th has been ruled accidental. Gunnison Fire Marshal Dennis Spritzer tells the Gunnison Country Times that “There was no indication in any way that it was intentional.”  The fire appears to have started on a couch that was on the front porch. Students Adam Lockard [...]

As of 7:40am, Mountain Rescue Aspen continued their attempt to locate an individual believed to be involved in an avalanche in the area of the Lindley Hut. The Lindley Hut is part of the 10th Mountain Hut system located at an elevation of 10,480 feet approximately 16 miles South of Aspen in the White River [...]