Santa Fe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2016 | 3 hrs | 48,797 (46%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 0 hrs | 37,637 (36%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 5 hrs | 28,298 (27%) | Drought |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 16,042 (15%) | Drought |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 3 hrs | 15,578 (15%) | Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Santa Fe County recorded 771 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Santa Fe County started August 8, 2016 (Flash Flood), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 48,797 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Santa Fe County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Santa Fe County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Santa Fe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy County | B | 71st |
| Doña Ana County | B | 70th |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Santa Fe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Santa Fe County recorded 771 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Santa Fe County's reliability grade?
Santa Fe County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Santa Fe County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2016 (Flash Flood), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 48,797 customers.