Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative
Your Co-op Offers You a Surge Protection Program Chief Executive Officer Matthew Collins Mountainair Office P.O. Box 157 • Mountainair, NM 87036 Moriarty Office P.O. Box 669 • Moriarty, NM 87035 Telephone and Outages 505-832-4483 • 800-339-2521 Email marketing@cnmec.org Website www.cnmec.coop Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (M-F) Board of Trustees President Duane Frost Claunch, District 7
What is a surge? A “surge” is a boost in electrical charge in a power line. This can be caused by lightning, but is more commonly caused by high-power electrical equipment like air conditioners and refrigerators which require more energy for starting and stopping compressors and motors. In addition, some surges can be caused by faulty wiring.
Outside causes of power problems include: • • • • •
Bad weather (even without lightning). Birds and animals on power lines and transformers. Accidents that damage power poles. Neighbors/commercial users with high energy requirements. Normal utility maintenance work.
Birds on power lines
Inside causes of power problems include:
Vice President Wayne Connell Mountainair, District 4
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Secretary Bill King Moriarty, District 8
Contact us today for details about the program: 505-832-4483 • 800-339-2521 • info@cnmec.org
Assistant Secretary Phil Wallin Moriarty, District 1
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Treasurer Joe Vicente, Vaughn, District 3 Lisa Gardner Estancia, District 6 Santos Tapia, Jr. Moriarty, District 5 Mike Valdez Estancia, District 2 Board Meeting
Faulty, bad, and old wiring. Poor grounding. Normal operation of motors (AC system, furnace, refrigerator).
Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) has resumed normal operations and reopened lobbies for business Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CNMEC is taking special measures to protect visitors and employees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Most services can be handled remotely, reducing the need to visit one of our offices. Members are highly encouraged to conduct co-op business through our website, mobile app, or over the telephone. Members may download the CNMEC SmartHub mobile app from their device’s app store.
The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.cnmec.coop for meeting notices and location of the meeting.
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Our Member Services Department Is available: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Can be reached by email: info@cnmec.org or by phone at 505-832-4483 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
