Columbus Electric Co-Op

Columbus Electric Co-Op is a nonprofit, consumer-owned electric system established to provide electric service to rural areas of southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona. Incorporated in 1946 and energized in 1949, the cooperative serves over 3,000 customers with more than 2,000 miles of line and over 5,000 meters. Columbus Electric Cooperative offers services including electric service provision, billing and payment management, financial assistance, energy efficiency programs, and rebates on appliances and outdoor power equipment. The cooperative also provides safety information, outage response, and community programs such as scholarships and youth tours. The governing Board of Directors meets monthly, with an annual meeting held in spring.