Electricity rates in Tularosa, NM
Tularosa (2,864 people, Otero County) is served by 2 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 Tularosa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| 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
- La Luz 16.9¢
- Alamogordo 19.9¢
- Mescalero 16.9¢
- Holloman Air Force Base 9.9¢
- Boles Acres 19.9¢
- Ruidoso 16.9¢
- Ruidoso Downs 16.9¢
- Capitan 19.9¢
- White Sands 9.9¢
- Radium Springs 9.9¢
ZIP codes: 88352
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tularosa?
Most homes in Tularosa 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 Tularosa: Otero County Electric Co-op (19.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tularosa?
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 Tularosa, NM?
2 utilities serve Tularosa's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NM, Otero County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tularosa?
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.