Rio Arriba County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · New Mexico
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2 hrs | 12,115 (86%) | Drought |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 7 hrs | 7,234 (51%) | Heavy Snow |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 26 hrs | 6,868 (49%) | Heavy Snow |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 58 hrs | 6,030 (43%) | Drought |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 8 hrs | 5,609 (40%) | Drought |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Rio Arriba County recorded 779 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rio Arriba County started November 19, 2025 (Drought), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 12,115 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Rio Arriba County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rio Arriba County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Rio Arriba County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance County | D | 36th |
| Catron County | D | 37th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Union County | C | 55th |
| Lincoln County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rio Arriba County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Rio Arriba County recorded 779 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Rio Arriba County's reliability grade?
Rio Arriba County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rio Arriba County?
The worst outage on record started November 19, 2025 (Drought), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 12,115 customers.