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UPDATE: Power restored to most after outages across Borderland
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
UPDATE: As of 9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, about 475 El Paso customers were without power after a series of outages across the Borderland. At one point, there were more than 11,000 customers without power. El Paso Electric said the outages were weather-related. El Paso Electric says its crews are conti...
Key takeaway Sunday, July 5, about 475 El Paso customers were without power after a series of outages across the Borderland.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The widespread power outages affecting over 11,000 customers from Central El Paso to Fort Hancock raise concerns about the reliability of the local energy infrastructure. With outages stretching across multiple areas, including Horizon City, Tornillo, and Northeast El Paso, residents may face disruptions to daily life, particularly during the hot summer months. The impact of these outages will be closely felt by local businesses, which may experience losses due to the lack of electricity. El Paso Electric's response to the outages will be crucial in mitigating the effects on the community. Residents will be watching to see how quickly the company can restore power and prevent similar outages in the future. The frequency and severity of power outages in the region may also prompt city officials to reexamine the resilience of El Paso's energy grid and consider investments in upgrades or backup systems to ensure a more stable supply of electricity.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? UPDATE: As of 9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, about 475 El Paso customers were without power after a series of outages across the Borderland. At one point, there were more than 11,000 customers without power. El Paso Electric said the outages were weather-related. El Paso Electric says its crews are conti...
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