Power Outage in Eagle Nest, NM
Last report: February 28, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Eagle Nest
To report a power outage in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, located in Colfax County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Springer Electric Coop, Inc
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 87718.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Colfax County
Thunderstorm Wind. A severe thunderstorm that moved eastward along Highway 56 downed power lines about 5 miles west of Abbott. Damage amounts are a rough estimate.
August 29, 2020
Hail. Pea to quarter size hail fell in Maxwell while lightning knocked out power.
August 14, 2015
Isolated thunderstorms developed over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains during the afternoon and moved slowly to the southeast as the upper level high remained centered over western New Mexico. Weak upslope surface flow aided thunderstorm production and allowed for a few storms to become severe in the northeast highlands near Maxwell. The storm produced pea to quarter size hail while lightning knocked out power in the area. A public report indicated the storm dropped nearly 2.5 inches of rain as well. No other damage or flooding was reported with this event.
August 14, 2015
Thunderstorm Wind. Four 35 ft power poles and one 60 ft pole blown down from wet microburst along State Road 505.
June 22, 2015
Thunderstorm Wind. The thunderstorm wind gusts partially knocked over a windmill tower. A few branches were also downed from trees, with one branch knocking out the power.
June 22, 2008