Curry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2015 | 18 hrs | 11,524 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 10 hrs | 10,699 (32%) | Drought |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 1 hrs | 10,204 (31%) | Drought |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 9 hrs | 9,414 (28%) | Drought |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 6 hrs | 9,187 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Curry County recorded 281 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Curry County started December 27, 2015, lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 11,524 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Curry County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Curry County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Curry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Quay County | B | 79th |
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
| Otero County | A | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Curry County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Curry County recorded 281 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Curry County's reliability grade?
Curry County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Curry County?
The worst outage on record started December 27, 2015, lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 11,524 customers.