Utility Providers in Alma, New Mexico

Alma is served by 12 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Catron County.

Catron County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Alma vs. US average

Electricity
15.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 12% above NM state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$9.05/Mcf
↓ 38% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Alma-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Alma

Electricity$100-$149 (15.2¢–16.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$83/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Alma heats its homes

6%
94%

6% electricity · 94% other fuels

Electric rates in Alma

Residential rates range from 15.2¢ to 16.6¢ per kWh.

Alma
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Navopache Electric Coop, Inc, Public Service Co of NM.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Alma

Alma has limited broadband coverage.

T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Navopache Electric Coop, Inc
Public Service Co of NM

Water 9 providers

COYOTE CREEK MUTUAL DOMESTIC WUA
HOMESTEAD LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION
QUEMADO LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION
QUEMADO MUTUAL WATER & SWA
RANCHO GRANDE WATER ASSOCIATION INC
RESERVE WATER WORKS
SPRING CANYON RANCH

Internet 1 provider

ZIP codes in Alma, NM

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.