Catron CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · New Mexico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2018 | 4 hrs | 1,439 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,431 (56%) | Drought |
| Mar 19, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,431 (56%) | Drought |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 14 hrs | 1,430 (56%) | Drought |
| Nov 29, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,422 (55%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Catron County recorded 150 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Catron County started October 6, 2018, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 1,439 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Catron County, with 31 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Catron County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Catron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance County | D | 36th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Rio Arriba County | D | 22nd |
| Union County | C | 55th |
| Lincoln County | C | 55th |
Most reliable counties in New Mexico
The top 3 counties in New Mexico by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra County | A | 99th |
| Socorro County | A | 98th |
| McKinley County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in New Mexico
The bottom 3 counties in New Mexico by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Arriba County | D | 22nd |
| Torrance County | D | 36th |
| Catron County | D | 37th |
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 Catron County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Catron County recorded 150 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Catron County's reliability grade?
Catron County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Catron County?
The worst outage on record started October 6, 2018, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 1,439 customers.