Having Trouble Paying Your Bill?

Columbus Electric Cooperative urges members directly affected by the public health crisis to contact us to let us know about your individual situation and enter into an installment payment plan regarding any past due utility bills. CEC is ready to work with members on a case-by-case basis to find a payment solution. Member Representatives are available Monday through Friday 8:00 am - to 5:00 pm at 575-546-8838 or 1-800-950-2667. A list of organizations that may be able to assist with past due balances is listed below.

First United Methodist Church TLC- 575-544-2400
Human Services Department (HSD) LIHEAP Office- 575-546-0467 or 1-800-283-4465
Community Action Agency- 575-527-8799 or 1-800-657-8967
Tierra Del Sol- 575-541-0477
Southern Arizona Community Action Program- 520-384-3120

For New Mexico residents Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
ERAP is rental or utility assistance available to New Mexico households experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. For those
who qualify assistance can be used for rent, utility bills, water and sewer, trash removal, fuel oil, wood and wood pellets, and other
expenses related to housing costs such as hotel/motel costs. For more information about the program visit www.renthelpnm.org