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  • No Payments 11pm-1am Last Thursday Each Month.

    Our system will perform maintenance once a month from 11 pm to 1 am on the last Thursday of every month. During this time payments cannot be made on our website, over the phone, or thru the kiosk. 

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OUTAGES: 970-565-4444 | CONTACT: 970-565-4444

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Community Resources

There is a wealth of information to be found online which may be on interest to our cooperative members. We have assembled some valuable web resources for your convenience. 

Electrical Power Related Links and Resources

Visit America's Electric Cooperatives for information about National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.  

The Colorado state organization Rural Electric Cooperatives in Colorado, visit our state organization, Colorado Rural Electric Association. 

One of the most complete listings for all types of utilities (electric, gas, water, waste water), federal and state agencies, and financial information is located at the Utility Connection.  

Some of Empire's neighboring cooperatives are La Plata Electric Association in Durango, San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative in Monte Vista, San Miguel Power Association in Nucla, and Delta-Montrose Electric Association in Montrose. 

Power Suppliers

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Related Organizations

Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Colorado Energy Office

Department of Energy 

Electric Power Research Institute

Energy Outreach Colorado

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

North American Electric Reliability Council

RMEL

Touchstone Energy

USDA, Rural Development, Electric Programs

Utah Public Service Commission

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCAL AREA

Area Weather

The Weather Channel provides current weather information, including a five-day forecast for towns all across the United States.

Attractions, Tourism, Travel, and Entertainment 

Colorado Department of Transportation Road Conditions and Travel Information provides up-to-date weather and travel information for Colorado travelers. 

Mesa Verde Country had tourism, relocation, and business information from the Montezuma County Economic Development Council. 

Mesa Verde National Park is a United Nations World Heritage Site located outside Mancos, Colorado. Visitors can view the preserved cliff dwellings, hike, and lodge there.  

Ute Mountain Ute Casino provides gaming excitement, a hotel, resort, RV park, travel center, tribal park, restaurant and a pottery plant. 

Ute Mountain Tribal Park is an opportunity to travel back in time and learn a special Native American interpretation of the culturally diverse homelands of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. 

City, County and State

City of Cortez

Montezuma County, Colorado

San Miguel County, Colorado

San Juan County, Utah

State of Colorado

Town of Monticello

Town of Mancos

Chambers of Commerce

Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce

Dolores Chamber of Commerce

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce

Libraries

Colorado Virtual Library

Cortez Public Library

Dolores Public Library

Mancos Public Library

School Districts

Dolores RE-4A School District

Dolores County School District RE-2J

Mancos Re-6 School DIstrict

Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District

San Juan School District

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Empire Electric Association, Inc

Outages: 970-565-4444

Office: 970-565-4444

801 North Broadway,

Cortez, Colorado 81321

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  • Account
    • Payment Options and Assistance Programs
    • Start or Change Service
    • Rates
    • Rate Comparison Tool
    • SmartHub Login
    • SmartHub Tips
    • Time of Use Time Periods
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Energy Programs/Services
    • DER, DG, Net Metering and More
      • Green Power Program
      • Renewable Energy Programs
      • Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
    • Energy Efficiency Products Program (Rebates)
    • Low Income Weatherization
    • Meter Information
    • Programs to Help You Save Energy
    • Energy Saving Tools
      • Together We Save
      • Home Energy - Ways to Save
    • Energy Education for Youngsters
    • Electric Vehicle Information
  • Community
    • Empire Electric
      • Co-op Careers
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Governing Documents and Policies
      • Historical Timeline
      • Touchstone Energy
    • Membership Info
      • Annual Meeting
      • Benefits of Membership
      • Board Meetings and Minutes
      • Board of Directors
      • Capital Credits
      • Member Newsletter
      • Press Releases
      • Scams
    • Community
      • Community Room
      • Community Resources
      • Donation and Sponsorship
      • Photo Contest
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Trips
  • Safety
    • Electrical Safety
      • Electrical Safety Information
      • Safety Demos
      • Safety Quiz
    • Outage Center
      • EEA Outage Map
      • Prepare for an Outage
        • Outage FAQ
      • Storm Center