Electricity rates in Boles Acres, NM
Boles Acres (1,638 people, Otero County) is served by Otero County Electric Co-op. 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 Boles Acres
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
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
- Alamogordo 19.9¢
- Holloman Air Force Base 9.9¢
- La Luz 16.9¢
- Tularosa 16.9¢
- Mescalero 16.9¢
- Ruidoso 16.9¢
- White Sands 9.9¢
- Ruidoso Downs 16.9¢
- Doña Ana 9.9¢
- Capitan 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 88311
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boles Acres?
Most homes in Boles Acres 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Boles Acres?
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 Boles Acres, NM?
Otero County Electric Co-op serves Boles Acres.
How often does the power go out in Boles Acres?
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.