Valencia County, NM Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Valencia 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 Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Valencia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Valencia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Valencia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 7–10, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,796 customers (58.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 11th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Valencia County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 520 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7–10, 2016 | 20,796(58.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 7–9, 2024 | 16,415(46%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 28, 2018 | 10,854(30.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 28, 2016 | 10,430(29.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 2, 2023 | 9,557(26.8%) | 5 | 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 Valencia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Valencia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,663 | Reporting | |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,230 | Not reporting | |
| Socorro Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,194 | 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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Cities in Valencia County
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Valencia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Valencia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Valencia 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 Valencia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Continental Divide El Coop Inc, Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, Socorro Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Valencia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 7–10, 2016. It peaked at 20,796 customers without power (58.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Valencia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Valencia County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/valencia-county