Electricity rates in Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo (30,753 people, Otero County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Otero County Electric Co-op pay about 19.88¢/kWh, 30% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Alamogordo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 9.89¢ | $71 | 97K | 116 |
Power outages in Otero County right now
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Outage history in Otero County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 636 | 638 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,525 (51.6%) | 6,623 (35.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (636 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- La Luz 16.9¢
- Boles Acres 19.9¢
- Holloman Air Force Base 9.9¢
- Tularosa 16.9¢
- Mescalero 16.9¢
- Ruidoso 16.9¢
- Ruidoso Downs 16.9¢
- White Sands 9.9¢
- Capitan 19.9¢
- Doña Ana 9.9¢
ZIP codes: 88310, 88311
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alamogordo?
Most homes in Alamogordo get power from Otero County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 19.88¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alamogordo: Public Service Co of NM (16.91¢), El Paso Electric Co. (9.89¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alamogordo?
About $111 a month, based on 560 kWh a month (the average for Otero County Electric Co-op customers) at 19.88¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alamogordo, NM?
3 utilities serve Alamogordo's ZIP codes: Otero County Electric Co-op, Public Service Co of NM, El Paso Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alamogordo?
In 2025, customers in Otero County averaged 10 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 6,623 customers (35.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.