Last week, San Miguel Power Association held its 87th Annual Meeting at its office in Nucla, CO. The meeting concluded with the reading of results for its board director elections in District #3, which covers parts of Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Dolores and San Juan Counties including Dunton, Norwood, Placerville, Trout Lake, Rico and Sawpit, and District #6, which covers part of Ouray County, including Ridgway and much of Log Hill Mesa.

In District #3, 406 validated ballots were received. 228 votes were for challenger, Joanna Yonder. Incumbent Director, David Alexander received 178. Joanna Yonder was declared the winner of the District #3 board election.

In District #6, 350 validated ballots were received. 171 votes were for challenger, Tricia Savage. Incumbent Director, Valentine Szwarc received 179. Val Szwarc was declared the winner of the District #6 board election.

San Miguel Power Association board members are elected from the membership, by the membership. Members elect their board of directors by secret ballot at the Annual Meeting held each summer or by online or mail-in vote. They are chosen from seven different districts within SMPA's service territory. Each district contains approximately 1,500 members and votes for their specific director representative. SMPA's board members serve four-year terms.