Smoke from the Frijoles Fire in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and fires as far away as the Pacific Northwest are being blown into the County, lowering air quality. Reduce outdoor activity if sensitive.
Many components of the utility’s overhead electric infrastructure operate near or past their useful life, which is greater than 50 years. The department’s Asset Management Program prioritizes O&M projects based on the following.
The O&M program includes replacement of power poles and cross-arms, and it also includes wire & transformer upgrades. Areas of focus for FY2026 are: