Your Electric Co-op

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew Collins

Mountainair Office

P.O. Box 157 • Mountainair, NM 87036

Moriarty Office

P.O. Box 669 • Moriarty, NM 87035

Telephone and Outages

505-832-4483 • 800-339-2521

Email

marketing@cnmec.org

Website

www.cnmec.coop

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (M-F)

Board of Trustees President

Duane Frost Claunch, District 7

Vice President

Wayne Connell Mountainair, District 4

Secretary

Bill King Moriarty, District 8

Assistant Secretary

Phil Wallin Moriarty, District 1

Treasurer

Joe Vicente, Vaughn, District 3

Lisa Gardner

Estancia, District 6

Santos Tapia, Jr.

Moriarty, District 5

Mike Valdez

Estancia, District 2

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.cnmec.coop for meeting notices and location of the meeting.

CNMEC Resumes Normal Operations, Reopens Lobbies For Business

Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) has resumed normal operations and reopened lobbies for business. CNMEC is taking special measures to protect visitors and employees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

We’re requesting our consumer-members follow the recommended social distancing guidelines within our offices. We ask all visitors to follow instructions as posted on lobby signage, floor markers and directional signs for your safety and others.

CNMEC continues to closely monitor the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and is following recommendations from local and state officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To minimize health risks for consumer-members and employees, CNMEC is taking additional precautions, including: • Adding social distancing markers to our lobby floors to help keep visitors at least 6 feet apart. • Distributing face masks, gloves, and sanitizing products to our offices and employees. • Enhancing cleaning and disinfecting procedures throughout our offices. • Requiring employees who interact with consumer-members to wash or sanitize hands frequently.

Most services can be handled remotely, reducing the need to visit one of our offices. Members are highly encouraged to conduct co-op business through our website, mobile app or over the telephone. Members may download the CNMEC SmartHub mobile app from their device’s app store.

Our Member Services Department

Is available: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Can be reached by email: info@cnmec.org or by phone at 505-832-4483

MAKE THE MOST OF CEILING FANS

BY TURNING ON THE FAN, YOU CAN TURN UP THE SAVINGS! If you are like most Americans, you have at least one ceiling fan in your home. Ceiling fans help our indoor life feel more comfortable. They are a decorative addition to our homes and, if used properly, can help lower energy costs.

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TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CEILING FANS.

1. FLIP THE SWITCH – Most ceiling fans have a switch near the blades. In warm months, flip the switch so that the blades operate in a counterclockwise direction, effectively producing a “wind chill” effect. Fans make the air near them feel cooler than it actually is. In winter, move the switch so the fan blades rotate clockwise, creating a gentle updraft. This pushes warm air down from the ceiling into occupied areas of the room.

Regardless of the season, try operating the fan on its lowest setting.

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2. ADJUST YOUR THERMOSTAT – In the summer, when using a fan in conjunction with an air conditioner, or instead of it, you can turn your thermostat up three to five degrees without any reduction in comfort. This saves money since a fan is less costly to run than an air conditioner.

In the winter, lower your thermostat’s set point by the same amount. Ceiling fans push the warm air from the ceiling back down toward the living space, which means the furnace won’t turn on as frequently.

3. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE – Make sure your ceiling fan is the right size for the room. A fan that is 36-44 inches in diameter will cool rooms up to 225 square feet. A fan that is 52 inches or more should be used to cool a larger space.

4. TURN IT OFF – When the room is unoccupied, turn the fan off. Fans are intended to cool people, not rooms.

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Electrical Safety While Working From Home

Do you have a home office or work from home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you and your home safe from electrical hazards: 1. Avoid overloading outlets. 2. Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and minimize the risk of shock or fire. 3. Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage. 4. Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis. 5. Never plug a space heater or fan into an extension cord or power strip. 6. Never run cords under rugs or carpets, doors, or windows. 7. Plug in smartly. Make sure cords do not become tripping hazards. 8. Keep papers and other potential combustibles at least three feet away from space heaters and other heat sources 9. Make sure you use proper wattage for lamps or lighting. 10.Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Test them monthly, change batteries yearly, and replace the unit every 10 years. Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)

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ELECTRICITY REMAINS A GOOD VALUE

The cost of powering your home rises slowly when compared to other common expenses. Looking at price increases over the last five years, it’s easy to see electricity remains a good value! Average Annual Price Increase 2014-2019

Percent

4.0 3.7%

3.5 3.0 2.5

3.0%

2.6%

2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 Rent Medical Care Education

0.4%

Electricity

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index

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