Sierra County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Sierra 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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Current outages
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Sierra County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sierra County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 7 significant power outages in Sierra County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17, 2020) left 274 customers (9.2% 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 5 min of power per year, less than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 28th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 18, 2025) affected 76 customers (2.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17, 2020 | 274(9.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 6, 2017 | 193(6.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 20–21, 2015 | 172(5.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 17, 2019 | 85(2.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 30, 2017 | 82(2.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Sierra County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sierra County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric | Investor Owned | 110,962 | Not reporting | |
| Socorro Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,194 | Not reporting | |
| Sierra Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,469 | Not reporting | |
| City of Truth or Consequences - (NM) | Municipal | 4,066 | 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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Sierra County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sierra County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sierra 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 Sierra County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, El Paso Electric Co, Socorro Electric Coop, Inc, Sierra Electric Coop, Inc, City of Truth or Consequences - (NM) provide electric service in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Sierra County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17, 2020. It peaked at 274 customers without power (9.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Sierra County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 7 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sierra County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/sierra-county