Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | 13 hrs | 2,782 (19%) | Drought |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1 hrs | 2,020 (14%) | Drought |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 17 hrs | 1,583 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,391 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,312 (9%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Roosevelt County recorded 97 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Roosevelt County started February 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 13 hours and leaving up to 2,782 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Roosevelt County, with 19 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Roosevelt County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Roosevelt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cibola County | A | 96th |
| McKinley County | A | 97th |
| Socorro County | A | 98th |
| Sierra County | A | 99th |
| Luna County | A | 89th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Roosevelt County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Roosevelt County recorded 97 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Roosevelt County's reliability grade?
Roosevelt County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Roosevelt County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 13 hours and affecting up to 2,782 customers.