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About Us

Mission Service Area Board Staff Bylaws Rules and Procedures Annual Meeting History
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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, 2024, Continental Divide employed 85 people at its Grants and Gallup office locations, owned 3,843 miles of primary and secondary distribution and transmission lines and powered more than 23,658 metered services. About 6,100 households and businesses subscribe to Red Bolt Broadband internet and digital phone (VoIP) services. Continental Divide has invested $183.9 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 Report

2023 Fiscal Year Annual Report 2024 Post Annual-Meeting Press Release
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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

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Gallup Office

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

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  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Service Area
    • Board
    • Staff
    • Annual Meeting
    • Bylaws
    • Rules & Procedures
    • History
  • Services
  • Billing
    • Rates
    • Service Fees
    • Budget Billing
    • Payment Options
    • LIHEAP
  • News
  • Education
    • Scholarships
    • Lineworker School
    • Careers
    • Youth Tour
    • In the Classroom
  • Resources
    • Fleet Auction (May 23, 2025)
    • Net Metering
    • 2025 Energy Efficiency Rebates
    • Sharing Success
    • Charitable Requests
    • Safety
    • Together We Save
    • Membership Organizations
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Downloadable Forms
  • Employment
  • Capital Credits
  • Contact Us
  • Electric Vehicles