Quay County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Quay 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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Quay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Quay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 48 significant power outages in Quay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 25, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,946 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 14th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 61% 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. Outage time in Quay County has risen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 3,469 customers (74.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25, 2023 | 6,946(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2021 | 3,479(74.3%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Dec 12, 2025 | 3,469(74.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 12, 2018 | 3,425(73.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Nov 3–4, 2014 | 3,246(69.3%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Quay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Quay 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 | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 13,767 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 2,279 | 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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Quay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Quay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Quay 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 Quay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM), Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Quay County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Quay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 25, 2023. It peaked at 6,946 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Quay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 48 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Quay County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/quay-county