Cibola County, NM Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 12 customers in Cibola County, New Mexico were without power, reported by Continental Divide El Coop Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | 12 |
Weather alerts
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Cibola County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cibola County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 27 significant power outages in Cibola County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 25–27, 2025) came when flooding left 1,892 customers (33.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 6th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 391 customers (6.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25–27, 2025 | 1,892(33.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 2, 2025 | 1,204(21%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11–13, 2025 | 911(15.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 12–13, 2025 | 551(9.6%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 5 | May 25, 2025 | 522(9.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Cibola County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cibola 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 | 12 out | |
| Socorro Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,194 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cibola County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cibola County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 12 customers in Cibola County were without power according to Continental Divide El Coop Inc.
Which electric company serves Cibola County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Continental Divide El Coop Inc, Socorro Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Cibola County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 25–27, 2025. It peaked at 1,892 customers without power (33.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Cibola County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 27 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cibola County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/cibola-county