Sandoval County, NM Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Sandoval County, New Mexico share live outage data (Continental Divide El Coop Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of NM and Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Sandoval County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sandoval County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Sandoval County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8, 2016) came when hail and lightning left 23,233 customers (38.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 15th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sandoval County has risen recently: about 4 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,992 customers (4.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8, 2016 | 23,233(38.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 1, 2016 | 17,115(28.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 16, 2017 | 14,198(23.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2024 | 11,866(19.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 14, 2017 | 10,630(17.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Sandoval County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sandoval County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 31,792 | Not reporting | |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,663 | Reporting | |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,230 | 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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Sandoval County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sandoval County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sandoval 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 Sandoval County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc, Continental Divide El Coop Inc, Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc provide electric service in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Sandoval County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8, 2016. It peaked at 23,233 customers without power (38.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Sandoval County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sandoval County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/sandoval-county