Archuleta County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 405 customers in Archuleta County, Colorado were without power, reported by La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 405 |
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Archuleta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Archuleta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Archuleta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–5, 2025) came when wildfire conditions left 11,772 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 9th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 64 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Archuleta County has risen recently: about 10 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 14, 2025) affected 96 customers (1.1%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–5, 2025 | 11,772(100%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Feb 14, 2025 | 11,455(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 17, 2024 | 11,421(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 15, 2019 | 10,469(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 13, 2018 | 10,466(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Archuleta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Archuleta County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 47,488 | 405 out |
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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Archuleta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Archuleta County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 405 customers in Archuleta County were without power according to La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
Which electric company serves Archuleta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, La Plata Electric Assn, Inc provide electric service in Archuleta County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Archuleta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–5, 2025. It peaked at 11,772 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Archuleta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 64 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Archuleta County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/archuleta-county