Xcel Energy reports power outages in Hobbs

HOBBS, New Mexico (KCBD) - Thousands of Hobbs residents were without power early Thursday morning, according to Xcel Energy spokesperson Wes Reeves.

Nearly 1,248 were without power since around 3:30 a.m. As of 7:30 a.m., 89 customers are affected according to Xcel’s outage map.

Several power lines are down causing the outages. Crews are on scene checking the substation and line that serves those customers.