Socorro County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Socorro 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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Socorro County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Socorro County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 21 significant power outages in Socorro County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28, 2024) left 527 customers (5.6% 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 18 min of power per year, less than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 27th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% 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.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28, 2024 | 527(5.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2023 | 445(4.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jul 20, 2024 | 308(3.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Oct 31, 2024 | 295(3.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 23–24, 2021 | 274(2.9%) | 2 | 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 Socorro County?
Electric companies with service territory in Socorro County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,230 | Not reporting | |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,763 | Not reporting | |
| Socorro Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,194 | Not reporting | |
| Sierra Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,469 | 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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Socorro County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Socorro County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Socorro 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 Socorro County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, Otero County Electric Coop Inc, Socorro Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Socorro County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Socorro County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28, 2024. It peaked at 527 customers without power (5.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Socorro County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 21 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Socorro County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/socorro-county