Bernalillo County, NM Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Bernalillo County, New Mexico share live outage data (Continental Divide El Coop Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of NM and Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Bernalillo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bernalillo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Bernalillo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2, 2017) left 117,576 customers (32.3% 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 1 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 20th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bernalillo County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 23, 2025) affected 4,898 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2, 2017 | 117,576(32.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 8–10, 2016 | 56,811(15.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 12, 2016 | 42,461(11.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 26–27, 2023 | 33,049(9.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 7, 2017 | 31,953(8.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bernalillo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bernalillo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,663 | Reporting | |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,230 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Mexico. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Bernalillo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bernalillo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Continental Divide El Coop Inc, Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc provide electric service in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Bernalillo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2, 2017. It peaked at 117,576 customers without power (32.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bernalillo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bernalillo County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/bernalillo-county