Xcel Energy
Public Service Co of Colorado · Investor-owned utility
Rio Grande County, Colorado · ZIP 81144
Power Outage in Monte Vista, CO (81144)
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Your electric utility & emergency numbers
911 Downed lines, fire, CO or medical emergencyReport the outage to your electric utility (check your bill if unsure)
San Luis Valley R E C
Electric cooperative
We have not verified an outage number for this utility yet. Use the number on your electric bill or the utility’s website.
State help
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
State emergency management: disaster declarations, shelters and recovery information.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Utility regulator: file a complaint if your utility does not resolve an outage, billing or shut-off problem.
211 Colorado
Dial 211 for warming/cooling centers, shelters, food and help paying utility bills.
Utility service areas come from U.S. Department of Energy / NREL data and can be approximate – the company on your electric bill is always right. Numbers were collected from official websites; tell us if one has changed. All emergency numbers →
National Weather Service
Flood Warning until 1:15 PM MDT
Get ready for a possible outage: charge phones and power banks, find flashlights, fill water jugs, and set the fridge and freezer to their coldest settings. Outage checklist →
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Flood Warning until 1:15 PM MDT
Flood Warning issued October 25 at 12:14AM MDT until October 25 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County in south central Colorado...
Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 115 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1214 AM MDT, River gauge reports indicated elevated river
level due to multiple days of heavy rainfall. Flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodWhat to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.NWS Pueblo CO · Full alert on weather.gov
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Flood Warning until 9:45 PM MDT
Flood Warning issued October 24 at 5:29PM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Flooding likely along the Rio Grande between Monte Vista and
Alamosa.
* WHERE...Southeastern Rio Grande County and West Central Alamosa
County...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Rio Grande and low lying agricultural
areas in Rio Grande and Alamosa counties is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 525 PM MDT, Emergency management reports flooding of low lying
areas along and near the Rio Grande in Rio Grande county and in
Alamosa county upstream of the city of Alamosa.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Rio Grande and West Central
Alamosa Counties between Monte Vista and Alamosa.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodWhat to do: Heed all road closures and directives from law enforcement and local
emergency management.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.NWS Pueblo CO · Full alert on weather.gov
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🧊 Refrigerator
Food stays safe for about 4 hours if the door stays closed.
❄️ Freezer, half full
About 24 hours if closed.
❄️ Freezer, full
About 48 hours if closed.
Over 4 hours: throw out refrigerated meat, poultry, seafood, milk, soft cheese, eggs and leftovers that have been above 40 °F for 2 hours or more. When in doubt, throw it out.
Times from FoodSafety.gov (USDA) guidance; they assume the doors stay closed.
While the power is out
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Live, neighbor-reported power status for ZIP code 81144 in Rio Grande County, Colorado. Report an outage or restoration and see what people nearby are reporting.
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Nearby ZIP codes in Rio Grande County – live status
| ZIP | City | Status now | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81132 | Del Norte | No reports | — |
| 81154 | South Fork | No reports | — |
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Power outage questions for Monte Vista
Is there a power outage in Monte Vista, CO (81144) right now?
There are no recent community reports of a power outage in Monte Vista, CO 81144. That does not guarantee the power is on – if yours is out, report it on this page and to your utility.
Who is the electric company for 81144?
Electricity in ZIP code 81144 (Rio Grande County, Colorado) is provided by Xcel Energy or San Luis Valley R E C, according to U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) utility service-area data. Your electric bill shows your exact utility and account number.
How do I report a power outage in Monte Vista?
Report it to your utility: 1-800-895-1999 (Xcel Energy); Text OUT to report 98936 (Xcel Energy). Have your account number or service address ready. You can also tap “Power is out” on this page so neighbors know. For downed lines or sparks, stay 35 feet away and call 911.
How often does the power go out in 81144?
No outages were reported in 81144 in the last 30 days.
Are there planned power outages in Monte Vista?
No scheduled maintenance outage is listed for 81144 right now. Utilities usually notify affected customers directly by phone, text or email.
What city and county is ZIP code 81144 in?
ZIP code 81144 is in Rio Grande County, Colorado. USPS primary city: Monte Vista. Area code(s): 719.
What should I do when the power goes out?
Check your breaker panel, then report the outage to your utility. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed (food stays safe about 4 hours in a closed fridge and 48 hours in a full freezer). Unplug sensitive electronics. Never run a generator, grill or camp stove indoors or in a garage. If someone relies on medical equipment or it is dangerously hot or cold, call 911 or dial 211 for the nearest cooling or warming center.
Power outage in Monte Vista, CO: what to do
This page tracks community reports of power outages for Monte Vista, ZIP code 81144, in Rio Grande County, Colorado. When someone nearby reports an outage, the status above updates within seconds; when the lights come back on, tapping "Power is back" helps everyone know.
Always report the outage to your electric utility as well – this site does not notify utilities. For downed power lines, sparking equipment, fire or carbon monoxide, stay away and call 911.