Electricity rates in Capitan, NM
Capitan (1,392 people, Lincoln 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 Capitan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,949 | 1,078 |
| Days with outages | 108 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,995 (234.1%) | 8,373 (93.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,949 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ruidoso Downs 16.9¢
- Ruidoso 16.9¢
- Mescalero 16.9¢
- Tularosa 16.9¢
- La Luz 16.9¢
- Alamogordo 19.9¢
- Boles Acres 19.9¢
- Holloman Air Force Base 9.9¢
- Roswell 19.9¢
- Dexter 12.4¢
ZIP codes: 88316
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Capitan?
Most homes in Capitan 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 Capitan?
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 Capitan, NM?
Otero County Electric Co-op serves Capitan.
How often does the power go out in Capitan?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 17 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 8,373 customers (93.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.