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Outage affects over 4,000 El Paso Electric customers Thursday
A power outage near Tortugas Pueblo Thursday left over 4,000 El Paso Electric customers without power for about an hour.
Power outage hits NMSU Las Cruces and DACC Espina campuses
A power outage affected "most, but not all" of the Las Cruces campus, according to university spokesperson Justin Bannister.
Free tuition in New Mexico bolsters LCU internship program
New Mexico passed a bill in March 2022 that waived tuition for students attending in-state public schools, shifting how Las Cruces Utilities could approach its popular internship program.
Strong winds, snowstorms to sweep through New Mexico
Much of New Mexico will be dealing with difficult weather, including strong winds and snowstorms, triggering a weather alert day.
High winds cause power outages in Las Cruces
Several areas of Las Cruces are experiencing power outages Wednesday, Feb. 16, due to high-speed winds in the borderland.
Power restored after morning outages affect 3,800 in Las Cruces
A couple of outages early Wednesday morning cut power to more than 3,800 customers, according to an El Paso Electric outage map.
Storm causes outage for nearly 17,000 El Paso Electric customers
The storm which lashed southern New Mexico and west Texas Sunday evening with severe rain, winds and hail, resulted in about 17,000 El Paso Electric Customers losing power.
Weather-related power outages reported Tuesday morning
El Paso Electric reported a power outage Tuesday morning University Park that impacted about 2,500 customers.
Storm with hurricane-force winds snaps power lines in Las Cruces
Ernesto Rodriguez with El Paso Electric said there were six or seven poles knocked down off McCoy Avenue, four on Elks Drive and two on Valley Drive.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Dona Ana, New Mexico
| City | Dona Ana |
| County | Doña Ana |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 88032 |
Numerous trees and power poles down in northeast Las Cruces. At 8 am the following day, 500 customers were still without electricity. Mesonet site which recorded the gust was located north of Highway 70 and east of I-25. Pea size hail was also reported.