04/21/2026
𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑜
For nearly nine decades, Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) has played a vital role in powering homes, businesses, and communities across Southeastern Colorado. Established in 1937, SECPA operates as a member-owned electric cooperative, serving a vast 11-county region that stretches from the Kansas state line to Pueblo, and from the New Mexico border to Colorado Springs.
Headquartered in La Junta with additional offices in Lamar, Springfield, and Eads, SECPA provides reliable electric service to more than 10,000 active meters across one of the largest certificated service territories in the state. Despite covering such a large geographic footprint, the cooperative operates with one of the lowest meter-per-mile ratios in Colorado thus highlighting both the challenges and the commitment required to serve rural communities.
SECPA’s impact extends far beyond electricity. Through its subsidiary, Southeast Colorado Communications (SECOM), the organization is also expanding access to broadband internet and telecommunications services across the region. This dual focus on energy and connectivity positions SECPA as a critical infrastructure provider, helping ensure Southeast Colorado remains both powered and connected in an increasingly digital world.
As a regional employer, SECPA and SECOM support a workforce of 95 employees and contribute approximately $7 million annually in wages into the local economy. These jobs not only provide stable employment but also support families, local businesses, and long-term economic stability throughout the communities they serve.
Reliability and responsiveness are at the core of SECPA’s operations. The organization maintains thousands of miles of distribution and transmission infrastructure that supports both residential and industrial energy needs. Whether responding to outages in the middle of the night or investing in system upgrades, SECPA remains committed to delivering safe, dependable power no matter the conditions.
That commitment is reinforced through ongoing investments in infrastructure and modernization. Over the past year, SECPA has invested more than $4.5 million into system improvements, while also advancing efforts to convert substations to SCADA technology. This allows for remote monitoring and improved system reliability. At the same time, SECOM has secured a $26 million grant to expand fiber connectivity to rural communities, ensuring that more residents have access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026.
Beyond infrastructure, the organization actively supports local fairs, 4-H livestock sales, and youth development programs across its service area. Through scholarships totaling more than $10,000 annually and a sponsored Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., SECPA continues to invest in the next generation of leaders in Southeast Colorado.
“SECPA is committed to serving the electrical needs of both existing and new members. Through a board-approved aid-to-construction program, we’re able to help offset the cost of new projects making it easier for members to expand existing operations or pursue new development opportunities,” shared CEO Mark Hall. His perspective reflects the cooperative’s mission: to provide high quality and reliable electric service at a reasonable cost to their members; improve their quality of life through new technologies and services; be a visible and active member of the community; and serve their members with respect, courtesy, and
responsiveness. “I’m proud to have served as a SECPA employee for the past 21 years, working every day to ensure our members’ electrical needs are met with reliability and care.”
As an Investor-Level Member of Prowers Economic Prosperity, SECPA plays a foundational role in supporting economic development across Southeast Colorado. Reliable and affordable electricity is essential to business operations, agricultural production, healthcare services, and overall quality of life. By continuing to invest in infrastructure, expand connectivity, and serve its members with consistency, SECPA helps ensure the region remains positioned for long-term growth and stability.
PEP is grateful for Southeast Colorado Power Association’s continued partnership and commitment to the communities it serves. Through its dedication to reliability, innovation, and service, SECPA continues to power not just homes and businesses, but the future of Southeast Colorado.
📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: La Junta, CO | Lamar, Springfield, Eads
📞𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 719.384.2551
🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: www.secpa.com
🔌𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Electric Distribution, Outage Response, Energy Programs
🌐𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠: Broadband & Telecommunications
👥𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮: 11 Counties across Southeast Colorado.
