Doña Ana County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Mexico
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2017 | 2 hrs | 27,917 (27%) | Hail |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 2 hrs | 27,913 (27%) | Hail |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 3 hrs | 15,237 (15%) | Flash Flood |
| May 3, 2015 | 3 hrs | 14,688 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2 hrs | 13,953 (13%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Doña Ana County recorded 837 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Doña Ana County started January 18, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 27,917 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Doña Ana County, with 139 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Doña Ana County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Doña Ana County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
| Eddy County | B | 71st |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Doña Ana County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Doña Ana County recorded 837 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Doña Ana County's reliability grade?
Doña Ana County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Doña Ana County?
The worst outage on record started January 18, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 27,917 customers.