Electricity rates in Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari (5,025 people, Quay County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 12.43¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Tucumcari
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.43¢ | $121 | 101K | 235 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.90¢ | $114 | 10K | 198 |
| Springer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.31¢ | $110 | 2,423 | — |
Power outages in Quay County right now
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Outage history in Quay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 21 | 260 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 315 (6.7%) | 3,469 (74.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-01 | 2025-12-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (21 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Santa Rosa 17.7¢
- Cannon Air Force Base 12.4¢
- Clovis 12.4¢
- Texico 12.4¢
- Portales 12.4¢
- Las Vegas 16.9¢
- Clayton 16.9¢
- Pecos 16.9¢
- Angel Fire 15.9¢
- Raton 22.3¢
ZIP codes: 88401
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tucumcari?
Most homes in Tucumcari get power from Southwestern Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.43¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tucumcari: Farmers Electric Co-op (13.90¢), Springer Electric Co-op (22.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tucumcari?
About $121 a month, based on 973 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Public Service Co. customers) at 12.43¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tucumcari, NM?
3 utilities serve Tucumcari's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Springer Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tucumcari?
In 2025, customers in Quay County averaged 4 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-12, when 3,469 customers (74.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.