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Standby generators are permanently mounted outside the home, then connected to the home’s electrical system. Standby generators run on propane or natural gas and must be installed by a professional electrician. ADOBE STOCK PHOTO BY SPHRANER
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Powering Through an Outage

July 2023

Sort the many choices for home generators

By Paul Wesslund

If you’re wondering whether to buy a home generator in case of a power outage, you’re not alone. Backup power sources have become so popular that manufacturers now offer a wide range of choices.

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The New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association provides legislative and educational services for the 15 cooperatives who are members of NMRECA that deliver electric power to New Mexico's rural areas and small communities. Each cooperative has a representative on the association's board of directors, which controls the editorial content and advertising policy of enchantment through its Communications Committee.

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July 2025

enchantment is published by the
New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperatives

Members of the Publications Committee

Thomas Rivas
Chairman
Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative

Wayne Connell
Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative

Manny Gonzales
Socorro Electric Cooperative 

James Ortiz
Mora San Miguel Electric Cooperative

Joe Reeser
Southwestern Electric Cooperative

Preston Stone
Otero County Electric Cooperative

Officers of the Board of Directors

Tim Morrow
President
Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer

Charles G. Wagner
Vice President
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative

Preston Stone
Secretary-Treasurer
Otero County Electric Cooperative, Cloudcroft

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