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About Us

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Continental Divide is an energy and telecommunications cooperative headquartered in Grants, New Mexico. Incorporated on Sept. 14, 1945, as a not-for-profit electric distribution co-op, Continental Divide has supplied power to its members since energizing in 1946. In 2017, the co-op became a licensed competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) to provide telecommunication services as Red Bolt Broadband. The co-op is wholly owned by the members it serves. As of Dec. 31, 2021, Continental Divide employed 79 people at its Grants and Gallup office locations, owned about 3,700 miles of primary and secondary distribution and transmission lines and powered more than 23,650 metered services. About 2,600 households and businesses subscribe to Red Bolt Broadband internet and digital phone (VoIP) services. Continental Divide has invested $145.8 million over the years to service its members and consumers.

Our Service Area

Continental Divide's service area is divided into 8 districts.

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Our Bylaws

Herein are the rules by which Continental Divide, its management and governing board operate.

Continental Divide Bylaws Details

The bylaws cover topics such as how trustees are elected, co-op membership, member and director meetings, the annual meeting and duties of co-op officials. They also explain how Continental Divide disposes of revenue, capital credits and other co-op property.

Continental Divide's bylaws were last amended on April 30, 2016, at the co-op’s annual membership meeting by a majority of members registered.

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Annual Meeting

Continental Divide's 2022 annual business meeting was held April 30 at Grants High School. No bylaw amendments were proposed. Elected by a majority of members to serve a new three-year term were Mike Chambers, District 1; Claudio Romero, District 3; and Lloyd Otega, District 4. The co-op did not take any official business actions during the business meeting. Continental Divide registered 473 members. It needed 544 to establish a business-meeting quorum. Our 2021 Fiscal Year Annual Report can be accessed below. If you require additional information about Continental Divide's annual report or annual meeting, please contact our Member Services Department at (505) 285-6656.

2021 Fiscal Year Annual Report
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Grants Office

1821 Clif Lear Ave.
P.O. Box 1087
Grants, NM 87020
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(505) 285-6656
Fax: (505) 287-2234

After hours and holidays:  1-877-775-5211

Gallup Office

2500 NM Highway 602
P.O. Box 786
Gallup, NM 87305
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(505) 863-3641
Fax: (505) 863-2175

After hours and holidays:  1-877-775-5211

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Board
    • Our History
    • Our Staff
  • Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Budget Billing
    • Rates/Lighting
    • LIHEAP
    • Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    • New Mexico Homeowner Assistance Fund
  • News
  • Education
    • Scholarships
    • Lineworker School
    • Careers
    • Youth Tour
    • In the Classroom
  • Resources
    • Net Metering
    • 2023 Energy Efficiency Rebates
    • Charitable Requests
    • Safety
    • Together We Save
    • Membership Organizations
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Downloadable Forms
  • Employment
  • Broadband
  • Capital Credits
  • Contact Us
    • Payment Arrangement
    • Request New Service
    • Other Inquiry
    • Get Email Alerts
  • Electric Vehicles