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Headquartered in Grants, New Mexico, CDEC is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution co-op providing service to about 24,200 meters throughout Cibola and parts of McKinley, Sandoval, Bernalillo and Valencia counties. CDEC does not own or control any electric generation resources and is an all-requirements purchaser of electric energy from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. CDEC owns about 4,000 miles of primary and secondary distribution and transmission lines and has invested $115.2 million over the years to serve its members and consumers.

Our Service Area

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

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Our Bylaws

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

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Annual Meeting

CDEC's 2020 annual meeting was scheduled for Sat., April 25 at Grants High School. It was canceled due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health threat, consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the New Mexico Department of Health prohibition of large gathering. If you require additional information about CDEC's annual meeting, please contact our Member Services Department at (505) 285-6656.

2019 Fiscal Year Annual Report