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June 8, 2023
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 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 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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December 29, 2022
December 28, 2022
Power Outage 12/28/2022 Five Broken Poles on US – 64 between Angel Fire & Eagle Nest
Due to excessively high winds, KCEC crews are working on five broken poles on US-64 between Angel Fire & Eagle Nest. The outage is affecting power and internet service between county roads B5 to B8. Crews are working safely and diligently to restore power and the internet. KCEC will keep members updated as work continues. ...
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December 24, 2022
KCEC wants to wish our members a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May the Christmas Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your family. Winners of this special trivia will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Christmas Gift. KCEC wants to say thank you for being part of our family. The entry deadline is 12/25 at 11.59 p.m.
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December 23, 2022
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December 15, 2022
KCEC Week 1 Trivia Winner! Ann Smith is the Winner of a $50 KCEC Gift Certificate.
KCEC wants to thank all of the submissions for KCEC Trivia's 1st week. The $50 KCEC Gift Certificate winner is Ann Smith of the Cañon area! We encourage members to keep playing KCEC Trivia for their chances to win fantastic prizes! Click here to play KCEC Trivia Week 2 to win a $50 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant! Members w...
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December 9, 2022
December 7, 2022
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY! DONATE TO MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS!
Want to make a difference in your local community? Please consider donating to Members Helping Members this holiday season. Your contribution will help families with assistance on their electric bills. The Members Helping Members Program started in 2008 to assist low income members in our service territory with paying their electric b...
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December 1, 2022
November 30, 2022
KCEC Donates $12,000 to Arroyo Seco Community Center!
KCEC is partnering with the Arroyo Seco Community Center to build a gazebo with picnic tables! Community members can take advantage of all the great Arroyo Seco Community Center amenities. ...
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November 29, 2022
Congratulations, Board of Trustee Sylvia Vigil! District 4
KCEC wants to congratulate Sylvia Vigil! Sylvia just completed the NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Program! The NRECA’s Director Certificate Programs are specifically designed to help electric cooperative directors, at every stage of their service, understand their roles and responsibilities, stay up-to-date on the key issues a...
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November 9, 2022
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November 3, 2022
Grant application available. Taos County is partnering with Taos Community Foundation in hosting the ARPA Funding Opportunity. Application content must address or provide services within Taos County, related to one of the following Community Health and Wellbeing, or Economic Resilience.
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October 31, 2022
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October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022
GridLiance Southwest and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) are hosting in-person open house meetings to discuss the Green Chile 115-kV Transmission Line Project.
Green Chile 115-kV Transmission Line Project. ...
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October 21, 2022
69 kV KCEC Transmission Pole Replacement 10/21/2022 Time: 1:30 p.m.
Hello All, KCEC crews and contractors are still working to replace the 69 kV transmission, distribution and internet pole throughout the day. Crews have placed the new metal pole and are transferring the distribution wires from the existing pole. Transferring existing infrastructure onto the new metal pole requires lar...
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October 21, 2022
69 kV Transmission Pole Update 10/21/2022
69 kV Transmission Pole Update 10/21/2022 KCEC crews and contractors have shut off power to residents affecting Cullebra Rd & St Rd-240. Crews are setting the new pole and are preparing for the switching of existing infrastructure. Today, members that reside on parts of ST Rd-240 & Cullebra Rd will be without power from 8:00 a...
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October 20, 2022
October 17, 2022
October 14, 2022
Planned Power Outage: 69kV Transmission, Distribution and Internet Pole Grid Hardening Replacement 10/20/2022 & 10/21/2022
Planned Power & Internet Outage Reason: KCEC replacement of a significant transmission, distribution, and internet fiber pole Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) will be conducting a PLANNED POWER OUTAGEon 10/20/2022 and 10/21/2022, replacing a 69 kV transmission, distribution and internet fiber pole t...
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October 5, 2022
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS’ AVERAGE ELECTRIC BILL FOr SEPTEMBER IS 35% LESS THAN LAST SEPTEMBER’S BILL.
Kit Carson Electric saved our members $2.4 million from July to September. ...
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October 5, 2022
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Awarded $800,000 for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations across Northern New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2022 Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Awarded $800,000 for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations across Northern New Mexico Award grant part of New Mexico Department of Transportation electric vehicle charging station grant program funded by American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ...
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September 29, 2022
September 23, 2022
KCEC LIHEAP Payment Information
Dear KCEC Member, KCEC is working with the NM Human Services Department in aiding members who need help with utility assistance.KCEC would like to inform you that you may have received supplemental payments from LIHEAP in the amount of $190 and $145 posted to your account. These payments were for individuals that applied for LIHEAP in...
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September 23, 2022
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August 22, 2022
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy contribute $10,000
to the Talpa Community Center & Library. ...
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August 19, 2022
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August 15, 2022
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August 3, 2022
August 1, 2022
KCEC & Guzman Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating 100% Daytime Solar and Energy Independence Event
On June 3rd, 2022 Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy celebrated the cooperative's achievement of providing 100% of its daytime power with solar energy. The Taos Mesa 15 MW solar array and 12.5 MW battery storage project will provide members with reliable and low cost electricity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A...
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July 28, 2022
Giving Back to Our Members: KCEC Pays Tri-State Payment!
In 2016, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative left the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association because we were tired of constant rate increases and knew we could get less expensive power from solar energy and Guzman. We were right! In July 2022, KCE will make its final payment while achieving our goal of generating 100% ...
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May 27, 2022
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May 24, 2022
May 23, 2022
Special free food distributions
Have you or someone you know been evacuated? Do you need help with food? No documentation is needed at any location ...
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May 16, 2022
2022 Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Scholarship Recipient Winners
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Guzman Energy Grant Scholarships for New Mexico Students TAOS, NM – May 20, 2022 – Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy have partnered for the fourth year in a row to provide scholarships to selected northern New Mexico students to help them successfully ...
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May 11, 2022
Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Resources
Dear Members The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires have crossed into the Carson National Forest and continue to burn rapidly. Evacuation statuses continue to be updated for communities within and affecting the forest in Taos and Colfax counties. In accordance with wildfire emergency management officials, KCEC has de-energized lines f...
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May 10, 2022
KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING District 1 Notice Elections District 2 Election District 3 Electrions District 4 Elections District 5 Elections ...
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May 10, 2022
May 4, 2022
MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT IN SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS Give the gift of your MONEY or your TIME!
MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT IN SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS Give the gift of your MONEY or your TIME! ...
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May 3, 2022
April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022
KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF DISTRICT ONE FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO TRUSTEES
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April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
April 23, 2022
KCEC, Town of Taos and Taos County Update 04/23/2022
Smoke continues to haze throughout the Town of Taos, Taos County, and KCEC's service territory. Wildfires continue to burn in New Mexico. KCEC is working with the Town of Taos and Taos County governments to address the safety of our community members. High winds are expected this morning at 10:00 am. Currently, KCEC has no power outag...
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April 22, 2022
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Town of Taos and Taos County Prepare for
Dangerous High Winds ...
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April 22, 2022
KCEC Accomplishments
KCEC is lowering electric rates and will be 100% Daytime Solar by this summer. The battery storage component will create a reliable and resilient network. The combination of solar and storage produces stable long-term rates for members and businesses. KCEC has partnered with municipalities, governments, schools, tribes and members ...
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April 22, 2022
Fire Prevention Outage: Ute Park Area 04/22/2022
Due to the projected high winds, KCEC is working with Colfax County Emergency Management Office and Colfax Fire Departments to mitigate forest fire potential. KCEC will be shutting down the power in the Ute Park area from 12:00 pm-12:00 am or until the winds subside. This is a preventative measure and currently, no poles or wires in Ute ...
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April 21, 2022
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April 14, 2022
KCEC Enchanted Circle EV Charging Stations
Kit Carson Cooperative Members, With demand up and supplies down, costs for everything have increased. Companies found that they could pass along those higher costs in the form of higher prices to consumers, causing financial pressure on KCEC members. The cost of fuel and utilities(gas, diesel, natural gas, propane) continues to incre...
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April 8, 2022
KCEC Will Be 100% Daytime Solar This Summer
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Members, Last week, KCEC announced a reduction in members' electric bills. The reduced electric bills will provide relief during this high gas, natural gas, propane fuel costs time and this record-high inflation market. Today we want to report that KCEC will be 100% Daytime Solar this sum...
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April 7, 2022
March 31, 2022
PRICES AT THE PUMP Got You Down? A DECREASE IN ELECTRICITY COST IS COMING SOON!
KCEC Electricity Bill Decrease Coming Soon ...
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March 17, 2022
Update 03/18/2022 Taos Mesa Solar Array and Angel Fire Solar Array
Hello Kit Carson Electric Member, Today, KCEC owns and operates 18 solar arrays throughout our service territory, totaling 18.6 MW. Did you know KCEC will exceed its 100% daytime solar goal by 2022? KCEC has two solar and battery storage projects under construction near the Taos Municipal Landfill and the Angel Fire Water Treatment Pl...
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March 4, 2022
KCEC is Experiencing Labor & Supply Chain Issues.
Utilities across the country are being challenged to acquire necessary electrical equipment in a timely fashion, including KCEC. System upgrades may be delayed amid the ongoing problems associated with the global supply chain issues. With the long lead time and shortage of materials that are used for new construction, new customer c...
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February 22, 2022
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Need Utility Assistance?
A quick and easy form for up to 12 months if utility assistance. Need utility assistance? If you are a renter and were impacted by COVID please complete this form and submit it to a specific utility company for processing. ...
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June 23, 2021
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October 26, 2020
Power Outage: El Rito West-10/26/2020
El Rito West Members,KCEC is currently experiencing a power outage in the El Rito West area. The outage is in mountainous terrain and hard to reach. Crews are on scene and we will continue to provide updates. Thank you for your patience. ...
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October 14, 2020
September 29, 2020
KCEC Planned Outage: September 30, 2020 -Red River & Bobcat Pass
Red River Substation Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Time: 3:00am – 5:00am Affected areas: Town of Red River, Cottonwood Park, Upper Red River (Tall Pines Resort), Bitter Creek, Red River Ski Area, Red River Sewer Plant, and Moly Corp.Guard shack Office Bobcat Substation Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Ti...
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September 15, 2020
September 11, 2020
September 8, 2020
September 3, 2020
KCEC Planned Substation Maintenance- SEPTEMBER 2020
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative continues with the series of PLANNED POWER OUTAGES during the month of September to allow crews to perform Preventive Maintenance on ALL substations within the service territory; in preparation for the winter months. DOWNLADABLE FORM ...
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September 3, 2020
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June 24, 2020
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June 3, 2020
Holy Cross Receives a 10,000 Grant With the Help of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative.
Times have been tough, but Taos has come together in extraordinary ways. Holy Cross Hospital has been a leader through the pandemic, but our efforts have been made much easier with help from our amazing community. Luis Reyes from Kit Carson Electric Cooperative was able to help Holy Cross Medical Center get access ...
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June 1, 2020
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April 9, 2020
NMDWS offers a one-time $750 stimulus payment to self-employed New Mexicans
For Immediate ReleaseApril 8, 2020Contact: Stacy JohnstonActing Public Information Officer505.250.3926NMDWS offers a one-time $750 stimulus payment to self-employed New MexicansAvailable to the first 2,000 applicants that qualify(Albuquerque, NM) – Starting at 2:00pm today, Wednesday, April 8, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Sol...
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April 1, 2020
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March 25, 2020
KCEC Cares About the Communities We Serve
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is committed to power our community, provide high-speed internet and deliver affordable propane when it matters most. Please stay safe and know that Kit Carson and their family of companies will continue to operate and provide the highest-quality service possible for you, the members we serve. The spread o...
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March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
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March 13, 2020
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is taking steps now to be prepared in the event there is a significant impact from the coronavirus in our communities. We are focused on maintaining a healthy workforce, and keeping key personnel—such as line workers and member service representatives— available so that we can continue to provide the excellent service you expect from us.
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