Otero County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Otero 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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Otero County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otero County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Otero County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 11–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,919 customers (91.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 10th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otero County has risen recently: about 6 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 24, 2025) affected 217 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 11–15, 2020 | 16,919(91.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 9–12, 2024 | 9,525(51.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 19–20, 2020 | 8,477(45.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 26–30, 2019 | 7,933(43%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 13, 2025 | 6,623(35.9%) | 1 | 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 Otero County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otero 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 | |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,763 | Not reporting | |
| Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,328 | Not reporting | |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 325 | 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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Otero County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otero County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otero 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 Otero County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, El Paso Electric Co, Otero County Electric Coop Inc, Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Otero County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Otero County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 11–15, 2020. It peaked at 16,919 customers without power (91.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Otero County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otero County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/otero-county