New Mexico Power Outages
New Mexico is currently showing a limited outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 104 tracked customers are currently without power out of 1,021,071 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 33 regions for this state. Based on the latest regional totals, the main outage impact is concentrated in Bernalillo (124), Eddy (27), and Chaves (12).
Current outage totals for New Mexico appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. For confirmation and outage reporting, check your utility provider directly and follow local safety guidance.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:08 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
New Mexico power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in New Mexico
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | 124 | 367,937 | Mar 19, 2026 2:55 PM |
| Eddy | 27 | 42,496 | Mar 19, 2026 2:32 PM |
| Chaves | 12 | 33,201 | Mar 19, 2026 2:32 PM |
| Lea | 3 | 42,833 | Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM |
| Santa Fe | 1 | 104,539 | Mar 19, 2026 2:40 PM |
| Sandoval | 1 | 81,240 | Mar 19, 2026 2:50 PM |
| Valencia | 1 | 46,319 | Mar 19, 2026 2:38 PM |
| Quay | 1 | 3,479 | Mar 19, 2026 3:11 PM |
| Doña Ana | 0 | 85,961 | Mar 19, 2026 3:15 PM |
| Otero | 0 | 53,860 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
Cities and regions in New Mexico
Utility providers in New Mexico
Public Service Company of New Mexico
Customers out: 126 · Tracked: 681,719
Xcel Energy
Customers out: 26 · Tracked: 97,905
Lea County Electric Coop
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 11,211
Jemez Mountains Electric Coop
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 39,581
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 605
El Paso Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 120,460
Farmington Electric Utility
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 44,461
Central New Mexico Electrical Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 24,693
Otero County Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 20,651
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 17,706
Central Valley Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 14,931
Columbus Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 4,792
Navopache Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 1,424
San Isabel Electric Association
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 80
What may cause outages in New Mexico
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in New Mexico
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for New Mexico?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in New Mexico?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
Regional figures and state totals are aggregated from multiple updates, so differences can appear when timestamps are not perfectly synchronized.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:08 PM