Catron County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Catron County, New Mexico 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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Catron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Catron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 76 significant power outages in Catron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15–17, 2025) came when flooding left 2,830 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 5th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Catron County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 24, 2025) affected 66 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15–17, 2025 | 2,830(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 1–2, 2025 | 2,826(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | May 13–14, 2025 | 2,820(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 18, 2025 | 2,424(98.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 6–8, 2018 | 1,439(58.5%) | 3 | 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 Catron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Catron County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Socorro Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,194 | Not reporting | |
| Sierra Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,469 | Not reporting | |
| Navopache Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,728 | 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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Catron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Catron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Catron 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 Catron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Socorro Electric Coop, Inc, Sierra Electric Coop, Inc, Navopache Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Catron County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Catron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15–17, 2025. It peaked at 2,830 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Catron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 76 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Catron County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/catron-county