Alamosa County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Alamosa County, Colorado don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Alamosa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alamosa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Alamosa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 21, 2023) left 11,390 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 26th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alamosa County has risen recently: about 3 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 431 customers (4.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 21, 2023 | 11,390(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 16, 2023 | 11,388(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 10, 2024 | 7,959(85.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 15–18, 2025 | 7,022(75.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 8–10, 2020 | 6,108(65.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Alamosa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alamosa County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Colorado. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Alamosa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alamosa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alamosa County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alamosa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc provide electric service in Alamosa County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Alamosa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 21, 2023. It peaked at 11,390 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Alamosa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alamosa County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/alamosa-county