Valencia County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · New Mexico
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 20,796 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 48 hrs | 16,415 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 0 hrs | 11,426 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 12 hrs | 10,854 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2016 | 21 hrs | 10,430 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Valencia County recorded 407 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Valencia County started August 8, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 20,796 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Valencia County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Valencia County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Valencia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
| Eddy County | B | 71st |
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
| Quay County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Valencia County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Valencia County recorded 407 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Valencia County's reliability grade?
Valencia County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Valencia County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 20,796 customers.