Platte River Board appoints new chair and vice chair

Gary Hall of Estes Park and Sharon Israel of Loveland FORT COLLINS, Colo., – During Platte River Power Authority’s annual board meeting, the board of directors appointed Gary Hall, mayor of the Town of Estes Park, to serve as the … Keep Reading

Portion of Power Trail to close for fiber installation

Alternate route for Power Trail users starting March 2 FORT COLLINS, Colo., – Power Trail users between Harmony and Prospect roads along Timberline Road in Fort Collins will have to use an alternate route in early March as Platte River … Keep Reading

Rawhide outages – A legacy of reliability and care

When Rawhide Energy Station first came online in 1984, it marked a turning point for Platte River and its owner communities. It was a promise of reliable, cost-effective power for decades to come. But even the most advanced facilities require … Keep Reading

Why retirees return to Rawhide
Posted on February 7, 2026

Why retirees return to Rawhide

For many who spent decades at Rawhide, coming back for an outage isn’t just about the work, it’s about being part of something bigger than themselves. Retirees describe a deep sense of purpose and pride in supporting the organization and … Keep Reading

Middle school engineers get ready to race

Annual solar and battery powered car race speeds into action FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Middle school students from the northern Colorado region are called to race in the seventh annual solar and battery model car competition, the NoCo Time Trials, … Keep Reading

Longmont, Loveland appoint new mayors to Platte River’s Board

Susie Hidalgo-Fahring and Patrick McFall join the wholesale electricity and transmission utility’s board of directors FORT COLLINS, COLO. - Platte River Power Authority recently welcomed two new members to its board of directors. Mayor Susie Hidalgo-Fahring of Longmont and Mayor … Keep Reading

When the Rawhide road turned into a waterbed

Interview with: Brant Duncan, Brett Johnson, Jacen Kamtz, Everitt Pettit, Danielle Sosa, Albert Rodriguez-Caro It was a mystery, a wet road on a bone-dry summer weekend at Rawhide Energy Station. Operations staff noticed that the main road into the plant … Keep Reading