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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy contribute $10,000
to the Talpa Community Center & Library. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Read more >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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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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KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF DISTRICT ONE FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO TRUSTEES
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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...
Read more >Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Town of Taos and Taos County Prepare for
Dangerous High Winds ...
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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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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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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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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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PRICES AT THE PUMP Got You Down? A DECREASE IN ELECTRICITY COST IS COMING SOON!
KCEC Electricity Bill Decrease Coming Soon ...
Read more >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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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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Planned Internet Outage: March 07, 2022, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Affected Areas: Tres Ritos, Loma Linda and Angostura.
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. ...
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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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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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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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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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Legislative Finance Committee Red River, NM Broadband & Education August 27, 2020
Legislative Finance Committee Red River, NM Broadband & Education August 27, 2020 ...
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New Mexico PRC Grant Application
Only Students, Educators, First Responders and Tribal Members Without Internet Are Eligible. *A One Year Contract Is Required [wpforms id="2996"] ...
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Kit Carson Collaborates with TEC to Provide 100 Internet Hotspots in Taos County
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...
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New Mexico Co-op Gives Free Broadband Connections to Struggling Students
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...
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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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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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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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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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Kit Carson Internet Now Offering Chat. Chat is Only Available for Internet Customers
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 ...
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Scam Alert 09/25/2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...SCAM targets members of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc. Kit Carson Electric Cooperative was notified that an unidentified individual called certain KCEC members from the phone 1-800-718-7010 informing the member that a payment needed to be made on their account immediately. The unidentified individual sta...
Read more >Residential Non-Standard Meter Optional Rate No. 32 Frequently Asked Questions – Final 8/15/2019 (Advanced Notice Rate 61)
Residential Non-Standard Meter Optional Rate No. 32 Frequently Asked Questions – Final 8/15/2019 Who is eligible to Opt-Out from having a Radio Frequency (RF) “Smart” Utility Meter? The Opt-Out program applies to residential individually metered members of KCEC who Volunteer for this program an...
Read more >Substation Preventive Maintenance: Arroyo Hondo Substation
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Time: 3:00am – 5:00am Affected areas: Arroyo Hondo, Hondo Mesa, San Cristobal, Lama, Des Montes, Valdez, and Taos Ski Valley ...
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