Lea County Electric Cooperative
New Mexico Executive Vice President and General Manager Bobby Ferris Lovington 1300 W. Avenue D • P.O. Drawer 1447 Lovington, NM 88260 575-396-3631 Tatum • 575-398-2233 Plains • 806-456-3322 Toll-Free • 800-510-5232 Website • www.lcecnet.com Twitter @LeaCountyCoop
“Owned By Those We Serve” This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Board of Trustees President John Graham, Lovington, District 1
POSTPONED FOR 2021
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t the September board meeting, Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) board of trustees made the difficult decision not to participate in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 2021 Government-in-Action Youth Tour trip. This decision was determined due to the current pandemic, unexpected future travel restrictions between states, and unforeseen restrictions while visiting Washington, D.C. LCEC’s main priority is its members’ health and safety. The Government-in-Action Youth Tour trip is an opportunity that has been available to students since 1978. LCEC is a proud sponsor of this program as local area students learn about electric cooperatives, the State government, and the United States government. LCEC’s board of trustees has full expectations of participating and sponsoring students in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour trip in the future. If you have any questions, call the Marketing and Member Services department at 575-396-3631.
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Ways to Save Energy in the Kitchen During the Holidays
Travis Glenn Tatum, District 3
Ah, the kitchen. It’s undeniably one of the most-loved rooms in our homes. It’s where we gather with family and friends for our favorite meals and memories. But like most of us, you probably aren’t thinking about saving energy when you’re planning that perfect dish. Here are four ways you can save energy in the kitchen with minimal effort.
C.J. Kinsolving Crossroads, District 6
1. When possible, cook with smaller
Vice President Robert Caudle, Lovington, District 1 Secretary-Treasurer Dan Hardin, Lovington, District 4 Charles Garner Seminole, TX, District 7
Randall McCormick Lovington, District 5 Kenny Wallace Lovington, District 1 Jason Swann Plains, TX, District 8
kitchen appliances. Using smaller appliances, like slow cookers, toaster ovens, and convection ovens is more energy-efficient than using a large stove or oven. According to the Department of Energy, a toaster or convection oven uses one-third to one-half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Use smaller kitchen appliances, like slow cookers, toaster ovens and convection ovens when possible.
2. Use your dishwasher efficiently.
Only run full loads, and avoid using the “rinse hold” function on your machine for just a few dirty dishes; it uses 3-7 gallons of hot water each use. You can also save energy by letting your dishes air dry. If your dishwasher doesn’t have an automatic air-dry switch, simply turn it off after the final rinse and prop the door open so the dishes will dry faster.
