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Year: 2023 NEWS
December 30, 2023
KCEC Payment Portal Temporarily Offline
The KCEC Payment portal will be offline until Tuesday, January 2, 2024. KCEC is performing year-end maintenance and closeout. KCEC will resume payments on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. ...
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December 21, 2023
KCEC Planned Power Outage 12/21/2023 at 12:00 pm: Camino de Placitas & Surrounding Areas
KCEC will perform an emergency planned power outage at 12:00 pm today, 12/21/2023. The cause of the outage was a vehicle plowing into a significant electrical pole on Camino de Placitas. The crews are performing electrical switching to mitigate members affected by the outage. Affected areas include:The intersection of Placitas & Pase...
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December 18, 2023
KCEC participated in educating and presenting to the Roots and Wings Community School!
KCEC participated in educating and presenting to the Roots and Wings Community School! We are reaching out to our youth to show the importance of electrical safety, renewable energy and their Co-op. Austin and Fernando are awesome and interactive with the kiddos! KCEC reaches out to schools throughout its service territory. ...
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December 14, 2023
PROTECT YOURSELF DURING A POWER OUTAGE
KCEC conducts year-round maintenance and tree-trimming programs. Nature puts enormous pressure on the electrical and internet systems. Winter is here! Be prepared! KCEC encourages members to be safe and prepared for the upcoming winter months. Attached are safety tips in case of a power outage in your area. https://www.ready.gov/sites...
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November 29, 2023
KCEC Partners Contributes $10,000 to the EL Prado Community Center
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative partners with the El Prado Community Center to contribute $10,000 to their initiative to restore the El Prado Community Center. We are committed to the communities that we serve. Yay! ...
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November 22, 2023
KCEC offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23, in observance of Thanksgiving.
May you enjoy this celebration with your family full of laughter and peace. Happy Thanksgiving greetings from everyone at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative! ...
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November 21, 2023
KCEC Contributes funds to Help the Lower and Upper Des Montes Mutual Domestic Water Association
Without water, there is no life! KCEC understands the importance of our communities. We must stick together to ensure every member has the best quality of life. KCEC contributed funds to help the Upper and Lower Des Montes Mutual Domestic Water Association with necessary upgrades and infrastructure improvements. KCEC is here for our comm...
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November 20, 2023
KCEC Partners with the Penasco Valley Historical Preservation Society!
KCEC & Guzman generously donated $10,000 to the Penasco Valley Historical Preservation Society. This significant contribution served as the cornerstone for establishing the Penasco Valley Farmers Market, an initiative that has breathed new life into the St Anthony's Parochial School grounds. The funds received from the donation we...
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November 13, 2023
November 2, 2023
Upload Photo Here: KCEC Christmas Holiday Light & Decoration House & Business Contest.
KCEC is having a Christmas Holiday Light & Decoration House & Business Contest. Do you decorate your house or business for Christmas? Enter to win! The more lights, the better. Please share with your friends and family and there will be winners in each District. Enter Here https://www.surveymonkey.co...
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October 27, 2023
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October 17, 2023
KCEC Supports Gross Receipts Tax for Rural Hospital
"I urge Taos County Residents to support the Gross Receipts Tax and to vote yes so that we have a strong rural hospital." - Luis Reyes, CEO, Kit Carson Electric Company On the November 7th, 2023 Regular Local Election ballot, registered Taos County voters will have the opportunity to vote in favor of continuing the ½ percent Gross...
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October 9, 2023
Hydrogen: Front and center in climate debate
Federal funding accelerates carbon capture and hydrogen development By Kevin Robinson-Avila/ Journal Staff Writer Oct 9, 2023 ...
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October 3, 2023
Locals Impacting & Driving Real World Change. We can make a difference coming from a rural community!
Locals Impacting & Driving Real World Change. We can make a difference coming from a rural community! We invite you to join us in captivating and insightful discussions with Taos Alumni working in the Cyber Technology field and take a deep dive into the impact of technology on our daily lives, Staying Safe Online, Educationa...
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September 29, 2023
Kit Carson Internet (KCI) is upgrading its billing system and will not accept online payments as of Friday, September 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Kit Carson Internet (KCI) is upgrading its billing system and will not accept online payments as of Friday, September 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. KCI customers can pay their internet bills online on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Thank you for your patience. KCI's new billing software will enhance customer experience and provide more options for c...
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September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023
KCEC Angel Fire Solar & Battery Ribbon Cutting
ATTENTION KCEC MEMBERS! Mark your calendars for October 06, 2023! Hello All, Please join the community in celebrating the commercial operation of the Angel Fire Solar and Battery Facility. Located near Angel Fire, NM, the Angel Fire Solar Project has a 7.5 MW solar PV capacity with a BESS capacity of 3.75 MW (7.5 MWh). The project sp...
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September 21, 2023
Power Outage 09/21/2023
Power Outage Update: A large dump truck hit a 69kV major transmission line at the Taos Regional Landfill. Crews are dispatched. The following areas are without power. Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Taos Ski Valley, Valdez, Tres Piedras,Cerro, Los Pinos, Questa, Costilla and Amalia. No ETR at this time. We will continue to update membe...
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September 20, 2023
KCEC Pole Top Safety Training September 21, 2023
Kit Carson Electric (KCEC) will perform a pole-top training exercise in the Ranchos area on September 21, 2023. KCEC is conducting a safety mayday call to prepare and train our linemen and operations for emergencies. THIS IS JUST A TRAINING EXERCISE. First responders and emergency services will be in the Ranchos area. The exercise is sch...
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September 13, 2023
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August 28, 2023
2023 KCEC Substation Preventative Maintenance
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative continues with the series of PLANNED POWER and INTERNET OUTAGES during August and September to allow crews to perform preventive maintenance on all substations within the service territory in preparation for the winter months. The following is a schedule of dates, times and affected areas for ...
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August 14, 2023
QUESTA GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Community leaders and experts in the renewable energy field have been exploring the feasibility of establishing a green hydrogen production facility in Questa. The outcomes of the year-long Feasibility Study will be presented at two upcoming community meetings for your feedback, questions, and comments. ...
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June 27, 2023
06/27/2023: Electrical and Internet Outage in Valdez/TSV
KCEC Electric and Internet Outage Update: A large truck carrying an oversized excavator hit two power/internet lines in Valdez. The road to Taos Ski Valley is closed unless you go through Valdez(St Rd 240). KCEC continues to work in the area. Kit Carson Internet continuing to restore internet services in the area. Attached are photos of ...
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June 26, 2023
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May 22, 2023
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has completed Level One of NRECA’s Co-op Cyber Goals Program.
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has completed Level One of NRECA's Co-op Cyber Goals Program. KCEC has implemented ten fundamental measures of cybersecurity preparedness. These measures will help to protect your co-op and the industry electricity grid from cyber threats. NRECA is proud to work with our co-op members on this critical init...
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May 19, 2023
KCEC and Guzman Energy donated $10,000 to the Charles Cisneros VFW Post 9516
KCEC and Guzman Energy donated $10,000 to the Charles Cisneros VFW Post 9516 in Cerro, NM. The donation will go to building upgrades and renovations to the VFW 9516 Post. Thank you for your service and commitment to our communities. We show our gratitude, thanks, and appreciation for the many sacrifices our service members make dai...
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May 18, 2023
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Guzman Energy Award Scholarship Funds to Northern New Mexico Students
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Guzman Energy Award Scholarship Funds to Northern New Mexico Students TAOS, NM – May 18, 2023– Today Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy have joined forces to provide $39,000 worth of scholarship funds to 26 northern New Mexico students who are pursuing higher edu...
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May 16, 2023
KCEC CEO Speaks with UNM-Taos Regarding Solar and Battery
KCEC enjoys sharing its renewable story with our communities. KCEC CEO Luis A. Reyes Jr., talking with UNM-Taos Environmental Class! An interesting conversation on KCEC being 100% daytime solar and how battery storage provides reliability and resilience. ...
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May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
District 2 Election Winners
May 11, 2023 - KCEC DISTRICT TWO meeting and election of two Trustees was held at the Village of Questa Municipal Offices. The candidates are Bobby R. Ortega and Bernie A. Torres. Bobby R. Ortega and Bernie Torres are re-elected to the KCEC Board of Trustees for District 2. ...
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May 10, 2023
District 1 Election Winners 05/09/2023
KCEC wants to thank all those who voted in District 1. There were two positions for the KCEC Board of Trustees for District 1. The total votes: Manuel Medina 526 votes David Torres 511 votes Dennis Gonzales 497 votes Congratulations to Manuel and David! ...
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May 5, 2023
May 2, 2023
Taos Pueblo and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Move Forward with Clean Energy and Economic Development Project
Taos Pueblo, NM - Taos Pueblo, a sovereign Native American Nation in northern New Mexico, has signed a Letter of Commitment with its utility, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and partner, International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST), to implement a 5MW solar and battery storage project on Taos Pu...
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May 1, 2023
KCEC Board Election Information
KCEC Board Election Information May 9, 2023 - DISTRICT ONE election of two Trustees will be held at the Kit Carson Electric Boardroom. Candidates are Manuel A. Medina, Dennis F. Gonzales and David Torres. Voting starts at 7:00 a.m. and until 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2023 - DISTRICT TWO meeting and election by acclamation of two Trus...
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April 26, 2023
April 18, 2023
KCEC Happy National Lineworker Appreciation Day
KCEC wants to honor those who risk their lives to ensure our family, friends and community have the necessities of electricity. We appreciate your hard work and dedication. Why does KCEC appreciate our Lineworkers? They keep the power running. Think about going without power for just one day. Linemen work behind (or...
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April 14, 2023
Kit Carson Propane Scholarship Application
Kit Carson Propane Vocational Scholarship Kit Carson Propane is pleased to offer a new scholarship program to support applicants enrolled in trade programs. The program will award one thousand dollars ($1000) to one applicant in the following areas Penasco, Questa, Ojo Caliente, Angel Fire and Taos. The award is disbursed over a two-y...
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April 13, 2023
KCEC Completes NRECA Cybersecurity Program
NRECA Co-op Cyber Goals Program CONGRATULATIONS!Your cooperative has completed all 10 of the goals in NRECA's Co-op Cyber Goals Program. This is a major achievement toward establishing a basic level of cybersecurity at your co-op and helping your company and our industry electricity grid be better protected from cyber threats. H...
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April 11, 2023
KCEC Planned Power Outage 04/12/2023 Blueberry Hill Rd
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative will be having a PLANNED POWER OUTAGE On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The reason for the outage is: • KCEC is replacing 10 electric utility pole cross arms for the prevention of a major outage. KCEC crews are performing preventive maintenance. Affected...
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March 30, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS SYLVIA VIGIL, MARTIN DIMAS AND RUSS COYLE! KCEC Board of Trustees
They just completed the NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Program! We want to congratulate them and thank them for their service! We appreciate your dedication to our communities! The NRECA’s Director Certificate Programs are specifically designed to help electric cooperative directors, at every stage of their service, underst...
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March 23, 2023
March 1, 2023
KCEC Proudly Supports NM High School Sports!
FILL THE GYMS! KCEC is proud to support all sports and athletics in its service territory! We encourage you to support your favorite local High School team. Let's pack the gyms and show appreciation and support for our local youth! GO TAOS! GO QUESTA! GO PENASCO! GO MESA VISTA! GO KIT CARSON ELECTRIC! Some teams are playing away and we w...
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February 22, 2023
KCEC SNOW & WIND ADVISORY STATUS 02/22/2023 2:45 p.m
All efforts mentioned in previous updates continue to be in place. KCEC is monitoring real-time weather conditions via live feed cameras located at all the KCEC substations. The KCEC camera feeds show increased winds and snow throughout the region. KCEC encourages members to visit kcecalerts.com to report an outage or view KCEC's Live Ou...
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February 22, 2023
KCEC Wind Advisory Status Update 02/22/2023 11:45 a.m.
KCEC Wind Advisory Status Update 02/22/2023 11:45 a.m. KCEC has staged crews in San Cristobal, Taos, Angel Fire/Eagle Nest, Questa, Penasco and Red River areas based on the NWS weather map projections. The strategic placement of the crews is for quicker response to a potential outage. KCEC has staged more employees at our main headq...
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February 22, 2023
Severe Wind Advisory Warning in Effect: KCEC Service Territory 02/22/2023 9:30 a.m.
Please Share with Family and Friends. Severe Wind Advisory Warning in Effect. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Wind Warning In Your Area. Please take the necessary precautions to be prepared and stay safe. KCEC is on High alert and has all employees on standby. KCEC is increasing dispatchers and will be staging crews i...
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February 17, 2023
115 kV KCEC Green Chile Transmission Line Open Meeting: February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
GridLiance Southwest and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC)are hosting an in-person Open House meeting at the Carson Fire Stationto discuss the Green Chile 115-kV Transmission Line Project. Please click here to identify if your property is nearby or potentially impacted by the transmission line. The map shows the Carson Area. ...
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February 13, 2023
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January 27, 2023
KCEC & Guzman Donates $10,000 to the Cañon Mutual Domestic Water Association 1 of 7,745
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy continue to help the local communities we serve. $10,000 has been awarded to the Canon Mutual Domestic Water Association. The funding will help with infrastructure costs to provide safe drinking water to members in the Cañon area. ...
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January 27, 2023
KCI Fiber Line Outage due to Gunshot: Valle Escondido & Highway 64 Area
Kit Carson Internet (KCI) crews are replacing a fiber line in Valle Escondido and Highway 64. We have approximately 20 people out of internet service. The cause of the outage was a gunshot to a fiber optic line. KCI urges members to refrain from shooting or tampering with KCEC (Electric, Internet and Propane) property. ...
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January 26, 2023
January 20, 2023
KCEC Encourages Members Be Aware of Typosquatting
Cybersecurity is a priority to Kit Carson and its members; KCEC wants to share some information about Typosquatting. Here at Kit Carson, we are seeing domains being misspelled and redirected to identical but malicious sites in ways that cybercriminals are trying to get personal information from the end users. What is Typosqua...
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January 13, 2023
KCEC January Monthly Board Meeting Rescheduled to January 27, 2023
The January monthly KCEC Board Member meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, January 27, 2023. Thank you. ...
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January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Northern New Mexico Cybersecurity Council Invite
KCEC encourages community members and businesses to attend the 1st Northern NM Cybersecurity Council Meeting. KCEC wants to develop enduring partnerships between private industry and public sector organizations to ensure that critical infrastructure and sensitive information are protected, develop a cybersecurity workforce to protect tec...
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January 9, 2023
KCEC Trivia Extravaganza Winners for December!
KCEC Trivia has been an enormous success! KCEC has received thousands of submissions for December. KCEC wants to thank members and those who played KCEC Trivia! The following members are the winners of the KCEC Trivia Extravaganza: Week 1 Ann Smith (Taos, NM) Winner of a $50 KCEC Electric Bill Discount Gift Certificate&n...
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January 9, 2023
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June 24, 2023
OUTAGE REPORT 6/24/2023- – OUTAGE REPORT- Arroyo Honda, Red River, Taos Ski Valley, Questa, No Agua, and surrounding areas.
OUTAGE REPORT 6/24/2023- - OUTAGE REPORT- Arroyo Honda, Red River, Taos Ski Valley, Questa, No Agua, and surrounding areas. We are correctly investigating the cause of this outage. It is speculated critical internet equipment in Arroyo Hondo is being affected by a power outage which feeds all other areas listed in the Internet outage....
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