by PElliott | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
A 2 a.m. phone call almost always means bad news. For San Isabel Electric lineworkers Eric Guadagnoli, Tim Paulson, and Matt Zagar it means there’s a power outage, medical emergency, or, a fire is raging, and it’s time for them to move. All three men balance full-time...
by PElliott | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Colorado Department of Transportation employee nearly lost his life when the crane on a mechanic truck contacted overhead powerlines while working on a snowplow after a winter storm last year. It was a split-second mistake with lifelong consequences. After the...
by PElliott | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
This summer, in the 100 block of 5th St. in downtown Walsenburg, a very determined fuchsia petunia seed rooted itself in the crack of a sidewalk. Though it was shaded by a nearby planter box, the chances of it sprouting, amounting to much, or succeeding were minimal;...
by PElliott | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
After years of gathering in a near windowless building, local seniors now enjoy natural light and energy-efficient comfort at the brand-new South Central Council of Governments Elder Center, coincidentally located at 211 Elder Street in Walsenburg. The new center...
by PElliott | Nov 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s no such thing as fair. Fair is where you show your pig, right? Prices for food, medicine, fuel, clothing, and yes, electricity, don’t feel fair to anyone. But costs are rising and we’re trying to manage the burden responsibly. I don’t want to tell you that...
by PElliott | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
More than 400 registered members filled Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School with hugs, handshakes, and laughter at San Isabel Electric’s 87th Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 20. During the event, SIEA honored active duty and veteran service members, fed the crowd...
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