Andrea Grajeda

Andrea Grajeda is a reporter for the Colorado Hometown Weekly and the Boulder Daily Camera. She started at the newspapers in November 2022.

Biography:  https://www.dailycamera.com/author/andrea-grajeda/

63%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that Xcel Energy turned off power for public safety reasons. However, this statement contradicts the fact that many Boulder County customers were without power and no mention was made of attempts to contact them.
  • Xcel Energy stated on their website that they prioritize public safety over customer convenience which is not true.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Crews will need to visually inspect power lines to ensure safety before restoring power, according to an Xcel tweet Sunday morning.
  • Xcel Energy turned off more than 600 miles of power lines around 3 p.m. Saturday as weather forecasters predicted high winds along the Front Range.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Many Boulder County Xcel Energy customers could experience power outages through Monday and beyond as crews work to safely restore power lines.
  • On Saturday afternoon, stop lights were out at several key intersections on Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder and at some intersections along the Diagonal Highway between Boulder and Longmont as extremely high winds gusted through the area.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states 'Turning off customers' power is not something we take lightly, but intended to decrease the risk of wildfire.' However, this statement contradicts Xcel Energy's own statement on their website that they turned off power for public safety reasons.
  • Xcel Energy states 'If any proactive de-energization is necessary, we will attempt to contact affected customers directly.' However, this statement contradicts the fact that many Boulder County customers were without power and no mention was made of attempts to contact them.

Recent Articles

Power Outages and Wildfire Risks in Colorado Due to Storm

Power Outages and Wildfire Risks in Colorado Due to Storm

Broke On: Sunday, 07 April 2024 A powerful storm hit Colorado on Sunday, causing high winds and power outages to millions of people. The National Weather Service issued warnings for wildfires and damaged power lines across the state. Crews worked to restore electricity by Monday, but some customers may face delays.