Electricity rates in Socorro, NM
Socorro (8,722 people, Socorro County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Co of NM pay about 16.91¢/kWh, 10% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Socorro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| Central New Mexico El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.67¢ | $102 | 19K | 616 |
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
| Socorro Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $169 | 13K | — |
| Sierra Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.18¢ | $162 | 4,469 | 167 |
Power outages in Socorro County right now
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Outage history in Socorro County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 29 | 12 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 527 (5.6%) | 88 (0.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-28 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (29 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jarales 16.9¢
- Rio Communities 16.9¢
- Belen 16.9¢
- Los Chavez 16.9¢
- Tome 16.9¢
- Las Maravillas 16.9¢
- Monterey Park 16.9¢
- El Cerro 16.9¢
- El Cerro Mission 16.9¢
- Valencia 16.9¢
ZIP codes: 87801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Socorro?
Most homes in Socorro get power from Public Service Co of NM, where residential customers pay an average of 16.91¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Socorro: Central New Mexico El Co-op (17.67¢), Otero County Electric Co-op (19.88¢), Socorro Electric Co-op (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Socorro?
About $94 a month, based on 555 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of NM customers) at 16.91¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Socorro, NM?
5 utilities serve Socorro's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NM, Central New Mexico El Co-op, Otero County Electric Co-op, Socorro Electric Co-op, Sierra Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Socorro?
In 2025, customers in Socorro County averaged 12 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 88 customers (0.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.