Bernalillo County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · New Mexico
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2017 | 6 hrs | 117,576 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 8 hrs | 56,811 (15%) | Flash Flood |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 3 hrs | 42,461 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 27 hrs | 33,049 (9%) | Drought |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 1 hrs | 31,953 (8%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bernalillo County recorded 1,715 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bernalillo County started February 2, 2017, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 117,576 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bernalillo County, with 256 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bernalillo County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bernalillo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lea County | A | 83rd |
| San Juan County | A | 83rd |
| De Baca County | A | 84th |
| Otero County | A | 80th |
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bernalillo County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bernalillo County recorded 1,715 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Bernalillo County's reliability grade?
Bernalillo County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bernalillo County?
The worst outage on record started February 2, 2017, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 117,576 customers.