KCEC's Chief Information Security Officer, Daniel Trujillo, participated in Resilience Week, an event focused on enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure systems and communities across various sectors. During the event, Daniel was involved in two discussion panels: Cyber-Informed Renewables and Aligning Energy Planning Across ...
Read more >Important Notice for KCI Customers: KCI has scheduled emergency system maintenance for tonight, 11/26/2024, from 10:00 PM to approximately 11:00 PM, affecting areas including Arroyo Seco, Arroyo Hondo, San Cristobal, and parts of Questa. During this maintenance window, customers may encounter intermittent service disruptions. Please note...
Read more >KCEC is looking for the most decorated and lighted house or business it its service territory ...
Read more >Dear KCI customers. It has come to our attention that Netgear has pushed a firmware updating R7000 routers. This firmware has caused some routers to be corrupted. If you have been affected by this firmware update, you will notice the following:1) No internet service2) The power LED is blinking white.3) No other lights are lit on the ro...
Read more >KCEC CEO Luis Reyes spoke on the company's advancement of Green Hydrogen at the Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico Event. The event is focused on learning about the cutting-edge technologies in the race to decarbonize and how New Mexico can be the global leader in the future of energy. Also, KCEC CISO...
Read more >KCEC will reschedule the substation maintenance for Los Cordovas II to next Thursday, September 26, 2024. The new maintenance will be scheduled between 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. KCEC will send out text messages and calls to those affected by the maintenance. To view full list of substation maintenance, please click here https://kitca...
Read more >It's great to be part of a fantastic group dedicated to the community. KCEC is part of Taos Feeds Taos, which serves grocery vouchers to our communities every December. Today, we want to highlight this awesome group of people, community members, and organizations that make this all happen. Whether it's through donations, volunteering, or...
Read more >KCEC dropped off some school supplies for the new school year at the Mesa Vista Schools. The youth of our commiunites are so improtant to us as they continue their education journey. ...
Read more >KCEC is a proud supporter of our local county fairs, 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America organizations. Local farmers and ranchers are instrumental in our rural communities. We appreciate you! ...
Read more >On Monday, August 26 through August 30, 2024, KCEC willhave a planned system maintenance at the Penasco substation. KCEC crews will be upgrading relays, meters and SCADAequipment. KCEC will also perform routine maintenance inpreparation for the upcoming months. *NO MEMBERS WILL BE AFFECTED* KCEC wants to inform its members about...
Read more >KCEC Education Foundation and Guzman Energy collaborated to donate $10,000 to the Rio Lucio Mutual Domestic Water Association. The funds will be used to upgrade and enhance water infrastructure to better serve its community. ...
Read more >Future employees and members of KCEC! It's a great day to spend time with the kids and celebrate our community. There is plenty of laughter, fun, and joy as KCEC and Guzman Energy actively participate in events that are important to us! 2024 Town of Taos Touch a Truck Event. ...
Read more >Education, interaction, and experiences for our youth are essential at KCEC. The KCEC Education Foundation and Guzman Energy have donated $10,000 to the Eagle Nest Outdoor Learning Lab to create adventure-based, hands-on learning experiences that inspire our community and families to work together and develop cohesive sustainability with...
Read more >KCEC Education Foundation donates $10,000 to the Red River Community House in Red River, New Mexico! The Red River Community House provides free, family-friendly activities for residents and visitors to the Red River, New Mexico area, including nature experiences and education, line dancing, movies on the lawn, and traditional family fun...
Read more >Today, we are proud to emphasize and celebrate the significance of strengthening our local culture and traditions. The KCEC Education Foundation, in collaboration with Guzman Energy, has generously donated $7,500 to the Taos Historical Museum Hacienda de Los Martinez. This contribution aims to educate the public and residents about the v...
Read more >The KCEC Education Foundation, in partnership with Guzman Energy, acknowledges the significance of conserving water in our local communities. KCEC and Guzman Energy have provided a $7,500 grant to the El Salto Domestic Water Consumer Association for managing water infrastructure in their community, which will be used for essential repair...
Read more >Tonight on July 31st, Kit Carson Internet will be conducting an internet outage from 1 AM to approximately 5 AM. During this maintenance, customers will experience a complete loss of internet service and cell service. Customers do not need to take any action for the restoration of their service. If your service does not return after ...
Read more >KCEC supports the Taos Pueblo Education & Training Division. KCEC recently sponsored their graduation banquet to celebrate those who graduated from High School and College. KCEC appreciates all of the hard work of the graduates and their families! Taos Pueblo’s Education & Training Division holds a Graduation Banquet each ye...
Read more >KCEC's John Ortega and KCEC intern Maddie Quintana are engaged in community work. KCEC is collaborating with El Pueblito Methodist Church to distribute monthly food boxes to members at their residences. ...
Read more >KIT CARSON INTERNET is currently experiencing Intermittent Internet Outages in the Angel Fire Area. KCI Crews have been dispatched and are working on finding the issue - NO Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) at this time - We will update when more information is available ...
Read more >Any plans for the weekend? Bring all your friends and family to the 2024 Bike Rodeo on June 2 at the Taos Police Department (400 Camino La Placita, Taos, NM). KCEC is sponsoring and a huge supporter of this event! ...
Read more >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2024 Kit Carson Electric Education Foundation Awards $45,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Graduates in its Service Territory Taos, New Mexico – The Kit Carson Electric Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC), has awarded $45,000...
Read more >KCEC has sponsored this event, which supports Taos Cancer Support Services, for many years. Please sign up to show your support. Thank you for our great communities! ...
Read more >Today, KCEC is placing banners to support Questa High School students in Questa, NM. We would like to thank Questa High School, the Village of Questa, and the LOR Foundation for recognizing QHS students. Thank you, QHS students and families, for your hard work and dedication! ...
Read more >KCEC understands the importance of cybersecurity in mitigating the risk of data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. They acknowledge that cybersecurity is fundamental to navigating the threat landscape safely and securely. To promote IT careers to the younger generation, KCEC's Chief Information Security Officer, Daniel ...
Read more >KCEC had the opportunity to participate in the regional Envirothon in Mora, NM! It was super cool to see the kids compete in the environmental fields. KCEC shared renewable energy with the students! ...
Read more >Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. A native Taoseño, Luis shares how he became CEO of KEC, why Taos has an energy coop and the new projects KEC is investing in, including the Amalia solar array. He also talks about new sustainable energy technology, lik...
Read more >Did you happen to know? KCEC hosts a series of quarterly advisory meetings in all five of its districts. During these meetings, KCEC shares with members from each district about current happenings, projects, and initiatives. KCEC also hears concerns about how we can improve as a co-op. This is great information sharing with local members...
Read more >Congratulations to the Taos Women of Impact! KCEC would like to thank all of the women in our communities. We appreciate you. We want to shout out our KCEC Women of Impact—local women who provide and show up for their families and community! ...
Read more >Thank Alianza Agri-Cultura and all of the organizations that are hosting the regenerative farming workshop! So much valuable information regarding the future of our sustainability! KCEC had the opportunity to be part of this great event! ...
Read more >KCEC has been partnering with UNM-Taos to provide KCEC local employees with their Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL). 11 KCEC employees have graduated with their CDL through the UNM-Taos program. Currently, KCEC has six employee students enrolled in this year's program! Great partnership with UNM-Taos, providing our local employees with op...
Read more >KCEC at Arroyos De Norte Elementary! KCEC is taking the safety and renewable energy program on the road again! We love engaging and interacting with our youth. ...
Read more >Today is game day! Mesa Vista Trojans vs Questa Wildcats. The first 200 guests will receive a free hot dog and a soda at the beginning of the Boys Varsity Game! KCEC proudly supports NM high school sports, student-athletes and their families! KCEC supported local by buying at the local Questa Sangre De Cristo Valley Market. ...
Read more >KCEC is continually working to ensure our members are safe against cybersecurity threats. KCEC's IT department ensures our internal and external network is up to date and secure. KCEC's Daniel and Miguel attended the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) in partnership with I...
Read more >An 80-year-old electricity supplier goes all in on decarbonization. ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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! ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >"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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >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. ...
Read more >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. ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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. ...
Read more >The January monthly KCEC Board Member meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, January 27, 2023. Thank you. ...
Read more >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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Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >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...
Read more >Kit Carson Electric saved our members $2.4 million from July to September. ...
Read more >to the Talpa Community Center & Library. ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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% ...
Read more >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....
Read more >Have you or someone you know been evacuated? Do you need help with food? No documentation is needed at any location ...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >KCI crew will be replacing a damaged Fiber Optic Line that was restored temporarily but needs to be permanently fixed with a new cable. Locations affected are Tres Ritos, Loma Linda and Angostura. ...
Read more >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. ...
Read more >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...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >Legislative Finance Committee Red River, NM Broadband & Education August 27, 2020 ...
Read more >Only Students, Educators, First Responders and Tribal Members Without Internet Are Eligible. *A One Year Contract Is Required [wpforms id="2996"] ...
Read more >Taos Education Collaborative Project Rationale and Goals: The Taos Education Collaborative (TEC) is the call to action by a local group of educators and community members to address the lack of home Internet for students across Taos County. The Taos Education Collaborative (TEC...
Read more >Monet Winters, left, pictured here with her mother April Winters, was struggling to do her schoolwork until Kit Carson Electric Co-op provided a free internet connection to her home. (Photo By: Kit Carson Electric Cooperative) For Monet Winters, the COVID-19 pandemic created a lot of hurdles for her to complete eighth grade at San...
Read more >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 ...
Read more >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...
Read more >Kit Carson Internet Customers Only. Kit Carson Chat is not available for Propane or Electric. Kit Carson Internet (KCI) is now offering an online chat! Don’t like speaking with a Customer Service Representative over the phone? KCI’s new live chat feature creates a personal connection with customers looking for support. It’s a ...
Read more >KCEC Members, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KCEC) received a complaint that our billing system had been hacked. Member stated unauthorized payment was made to their account via echeck. All KCEC’s billing systems (Electric, Internet and Propane) have been operating properly and with all security protocols in place.&nbs...
Read more >Kit Carson Electric Cooperative invites its members to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting! CEO, Luis A. Reyes Jr., speaking to members at 2018 annual meeting. If you want your voice heard, please attend the meeting! Please be prepared to stay for business meeting and act on two proposed by-law amendments. Members who participate will r...
Read more >The Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees will be interviewing members that are interested in filling the unexpired term for a District Four Trustee position that is vacated. The term for this position will expire at the June 2020 Annual Meeting. In May 2020 an election will be held for two positions for the District F...
Read more >Valued Members, Kit Carson Internet crews repaired two sections of fiber that were damaged and caused an internet outage on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Kit Carson Internet crews and contractor replaced 1,500 feet of fiber and spliced 288 fiber strands. Internet and telephone was restored at about 9:45 a.m. to most members who reside in...
Read more >Northern New Mexico currently is on emergency notice as a wildfire rages the mountainous terrain near Ute Park Fire. As of Saturday, Kit Carson Internet (KCI) supported the set up of a mobile Cell on Wheels to provide cellular and data service to the command center in Eagle Nest. The company's staff worked Friday night and into...
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