Chaves County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Chaves 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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Chaves County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chaves County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 116 significant power outages in Chaves County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 13,467 customers (29.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 23rd of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chaves County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 9, 2025) affected 692 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2021 | 13,467(29.1%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 24, 2022 | 10,802(23.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 12–15, 2019 | 9,454(20.4%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 28, 2024 | 6,144(13.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 17, 2018 | 4,954(10.7%) | 1 | 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 Chaves County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chaves County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 128,335 | Not reporting | |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,230 | Not reporting | |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,763 | Not reporting | |
| Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,328 | Not reporting | |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 11,212 | Not reporting | |
| Roosevelt County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 6,004 | 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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Chaves County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chaves County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chaves 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 Chaves County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, Otero County Electric Coop Inc, Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Chaves County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2021. It peaked at 13,467 customers without power (29.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Chaves County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 116 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chaves County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/chaves-county