Conejos County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2023 | 2 hrs | 8,816 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 1 hrs | 8,784 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 9, 2020 | 70 hrs | 5,075 (50%) | Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2024 | 11 hrs | 4,921 (49%) | Heavy Snow |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 3 hrs | 4,492 (44%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Conejos County recorded 348 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Conejos County started June 3, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 8,816 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Conejos County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Conejos County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Colorado
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Conejos County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson County | D | 31st |
| Summit County | D | 24th |
| Park County | D | 23rd |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Conejos County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Conejos County recorded 348 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Conejos County's reliability grade?
Conejos County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Conejos County?
The worst outage on record started June 3, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 8,816 customers.