EPE
El Paso Electric Company · Investor-owned utility
Otero County, New Mexico · ZIP 88081
Power Outage in Chaparral, NM (88081)
Status now · live
Possible outage
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Outage history for Chaparral (88081)
Grade D0outages in the last 12 months
0.0 hwithout power (12 months)
—average outage
—longest outage
0 / 0this month / this year
—last confirmed outage
Since tracking began on October 24, 2026, neighbors in Chaparral have confirmed 0 outages totaling 0.0 hours without power.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 8:06 PM – now16h 52m Ongoing
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Outage reports Restored reports
Built from community reports. Totals count confirmed outages (reported by two or more neighbors). Official outage records come from your utility.
Your electric utility & emergency numbers
911 Downed lines, fire, CO or medical emergencyReport the outage to your electric utility (check your bill if unsure)
Rio Grande Electric Co-op
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.
Otero County Electric Co-op
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
New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
State emergency management: disaster declarations, shelters and recovery information.
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Utility regulator: file a complaint if your utility does not resolve an outage, billing or shut-off problem.
211 New Mexico
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 →
Power out? Your outage toolkitFood-safety timer, safety checklist, low-battery version
Food-safety timer – start it when your power goes out. It keeps running even if you close this page.
Power out for 0 min
🧊 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 88081 in Otero County, New Mexico. Report an outage or restoration and see what people nearby are reporting.
Recent reports in this area
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Outage Chaparral 0 confirmations
Nearby ZIP codes in Otero County – live status
| ZIP | City | Status now | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88330 | Holloman Air Force Base | No reports | — |
| 88310 | Alamogordo | No reports | — |
| 88347 | Sacramento | No reports | — |
| 88337 | La Luz | No reports | — |
| 88344 | Pinon | No reports | — |
| 88317 | Cloudcroft | No reports | — |
| 88354 | Weed | No reports | — |
| 88352 | Tularosa | No reports | — |
| 88339 | Mayhill | No reports | — |
| 88314 | Bent | No reports | — |
Neighbors' updates for Chaparral
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Power outage questions for Chaparral
Is there a power outage in Chaparral, NM (88081) right now?
Current status: Possible outage. Since 17 hours ago · 1 report so far · needs 1 more neighbor to confirm
Who is the electric company for 88081?
Electricity in ZIP code 88081 (Otero County, New Mexico) is provided by EPE or Rio Grande Electric Co-op or Otero County Electric Co-op, 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 Chaparral?
Report it to your utility: 915-877-3400 (EPE). 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 88081?
In the last 30 days the community reported 1 outage(s) in 88081 (1 in the last 7 days). The average outage lasted 0 min and the longest 0 min. Reliability grade: D (poor – frequent outages).
Are there planned power outages in Chaparral?
No scheduled maintenance outage is listed for 88081 right now. Utilities usually notify affected customers directly by phone, text or email.
What city and county is ZIP code 88081 in?
ZIP code 88081 is in Otero County, New Mexico. USPS primary city: Chaparral (also accepted: Anthony). Area code(s): 575 915.
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 Chaparral, NM: what to do
This page tracks community reports of power outages for Chaparral, ZIP code 88081, in Otero County, New Mexico. 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.