Utility rates in Playas vs. US average
Natural gas
$9.05/Mcf
↓ 38% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023),
averaged across Playas-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.
Internet providers in Playas
Playas has limited broadband coverage.
Valley Telecom Group
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 1 provider
Public Service Co of NM
Water 4 providers
GLEN ACRES WATER COOP
LORDSBURG WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
RODEO MDW & MSWA
VIRDEN WATER SYSTEM
Internet 2 providers
Valley Telecom Group
Verizon
ZIP codes in Playas, NM
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.