Conejos CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.