Doña Ana County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Doña Ana 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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Doña Ana County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Doña Ana County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 248 significant power outages in Doña Ana County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 17–18, 2017) came when a winter storm left 27,917 customers (27.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, close to the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 18th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Doña Ana County has risen recently: about 2 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 1,715 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 17–18, 2017 | 27,917(27.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 18–19, 2017 | 15,237(14.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 3, 2015 | 14,688(14.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 10–18, 2021 | 13,953(13.7%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 25 – Jul 3, 2024 | 13,227(13%) | 9 | 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 Doña Ana County?
Electric companies with service territory in Doña Ana County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| El Paso Electric | Investor Owned | 110,962 | Not reporting | |
| Columbus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,052 | 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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Cities in Doña Ana County
Las Cruces, Sunland Park
Nearby counties
Doña Ana County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Doña Ana County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, El Paso Electric Co, Columbus Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Doña Ana County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 17–18, 2017. It peaked at 27,917 customers without power (27.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Doña Ana County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 248 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 43 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. "Doña Ana County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/dona-ana-county