Rio Arriba County, NM Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 4 customers in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico were without power, reported by La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 4 |
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Rio Arriba County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rio Arriba County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 234 significant power outages in Rio Arriba County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 19–23, 2025) left 12,115 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 24 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 3rd of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 292 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rio Arriba County has risen recently: about 28 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 71 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 19–23, 2025 | 12,115(100%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 4–12, 2024 | 7,234(100%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 6,030(85.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2, 2023 | 5,609(79.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 14, 2022 | 5,580(79.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Rio Arriba County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rio Arriba County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Farmington - (NM) | Municipal | 45,167 | Not reporting | |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 31,792 | Not reporting | |
| Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 31,125 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Rio Arriba E Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,266 | 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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Rio Arriba County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rio Arriba County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 4 customers in Rio Arriba County were without power according to La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
Which electric company serves Rio Arriba County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Farmington - (NM), Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc, Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc, Northern Rio Arriba E Coop Inc provide electric service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Rio Arriba County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 19–23, 2025. It peaked at 12,115 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Rio Arriba County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 234 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 292 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rio Arriba County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/rio-arriba-county