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Precision That Protects: How Substations Keep Power Flowing
Posted 4/14/2026 Each year, utilities across the country join together to recognize the critical work of lineworkers and the many teams who support them as part of National Lineman Appreciation Day. By expanding our focus to include not just lineworkers, but also the telecommunications and substation teams who make reliable power possible, we are recognizing
Built for Reliability: A Ride‑Along with Lineworkers
Posted 4/14/2026 Each year, utilities across the country join together to recognize the critical work of lineworkers and the many teams who support them as part of National Lineman Appreciation Day. By expanding our focus to include not just lineworkers, but also the telecommunications and substation teams who make reliable power possible, we are recognizing
Ride-Along with Nick Franklin from Telecommunications
Ride-Along with Nick Franklin from Telecommunications April 15, 2026 Reliable power starts with reliable communication. In this episode, Telecommunications Foreman Nick Franklin takes us behind the scenes of the systems that keep remote locations connected across the transmission network. From maintaining critical infrastructure to supporting safe, dependabl
Ride-Along with John Swanson from Substation Maintenance
Ride-Along with John Swanson from Substation Maintenance April 16, 2026 From breakers to protective relays, reliable power depends on experts who know every detail of the system. As a Substation Technician, John Swanson works at facilities like the Cahone Substation, helping ensure our transmission system operates safely and efficiently each day. In this epi
Ride-Along with Adrian Garcia from Line Maintenance
Ride-Along with Adrian Garcia from Line Maintenance April 16, 2026 Keeping the power on often requires long days, tough conditions, and strong leadership in the field. In this episode, Line Foreman Adrian Garcia takes us inside his current work along the Frontier–Picacho transmission line in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Adrian shares how he leads crews maintainin
By Design: The Story Behind the Annual Meeting Gift Boxes
Posted 5/11/2026 By Design: The Story Behind the Annual Meeting Gift Boxes Annual meetings are a cornerstone of the cooperative model, providing a space for transparency, engagement, and shared decision-making. Tri-State’s 74th Annual Meeting brought together member-owners and employees to connect around our cooperative’s shared direction. This year’s theme,
10 Things We Learned About Birds, Wildfire, & Protecting the Grid
Posted 5/13/2026 10 Things We Learned About Birds, Wildfire, & Protecting the Grid Welcome to The People Behind the Power™, where we showcase the extraordinary work Tri-State employees are doing to keep the lights on for our members across the rural West. This series pulls back the curtain to share the real stories of the individuals whose dedication powers