Power Outage Affects Thousands from Glenwood Springs to Silt, Colorado
On May 16, 2026, a significant power outage impacted over 3,000 customers in Colorado, particularly affecting areas from Glenwood Springs to Silt. The outage, concentrated around New Castle, was reportedly caused by an incident involving a transmission line. Residents experienced a power cut in the mid-afternoon, leading to the temporary closure of local businesses and attractions. Pamela Whittington, a resident of New Castle, described hearing a loud boom and seeing a flash, followed by smoke and a small fire near a bike path. Neighbors managed to extinguish the fire before emergency services arrived. Xcel Energy, responsible for the power supply, indicated that something had hit the transmission line, necessitating a thorough inspection before power could be restored. Most customers had their power back by 8:20 p.m. 
