Two weeks ago, La Plata Archuleta Water District said it would not provide water to Ignacio unless the town addressed two conditions, temporarily putting Ignacio’s hopes for cheaper water utility rates on hold. Ignacio town officials have been searching for an alternative water utility provider because the town’s water provider, Southern Ute Utilities Division, is set to increase water rates by 94% on Oct. 1. LAPLAWD, a water district established in 2008, sent the town a letter saying that, while the district had the capacity to serve the town, it had concerns from a “political standpoint.” At the Aug. 19 town board meeting, Ignacio trustees planned to re-approach the LAPLAWD board in September. “We’re looking for alternatives, and it’s frustrating that there’s potential issues that prohibit us from accessing other water sources,” said Mark Garcia, interim town manager. “We’re gonna pursue all that we need to to try to find a water source.” To view the full article visit the Journal.
