Grant County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Grant 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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Grant County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grant County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 223 significant power outages in Grant County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23 – Aug 2, 2016) came when flooding left 11,945 customers (77.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 9th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Grant County has risen recently: about 5 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 1,924 customers (12.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23 – Aug 2, 2016 | 11,945(77.8%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 2, 2024 | 6,212(40.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Nov 26–29, 2019 | 4,718(30.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2015 | 4,580(29.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jul 11–13, 2021 | 4,546(29.6%) | 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 Grant County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grant County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Columbus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,052 | Not reporting | |
| Duncan Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 340 | 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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Grant County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grant County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grant 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 Grant County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Columbus Electric Coop, Inc, Duncan Valley Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Grant County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23 – Aug 2, 2016. It peaked at 11,945 customers without power (77.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Grant County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 223 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 78 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. "Grant County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/grant-county