Luna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | 1 hrs | 9,800 (53%) | Drought |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 5 hrs | 7,371 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 7 hrs | 4,537 (24%) | Drought |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 1 hrs | 4,142 (22%) | Drought |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,300 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Luna County recorded 211 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Luna County started November 13, 2021 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,800 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Luna County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Luna County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Luna County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | A | 88th |
| Chaves County | A | 87th |
| De Baca County | A | 84th |
| Lea County | A | 83rd |
| Bernalillo County | A | 83rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Luna County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Luna County recorded 211 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Luna County's reliability grade?
Luna County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Luna County?
The worst outage on record started November 13, 2021 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,800 customers.