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enchantmentThe Voice of New Mexico's Rural Electric Cooperatives

SouthwesternElectric Cooperative

December 2018

Board of TrusteesRobert Emery President Clayton District 4Joel Gilbert Vice President Grenville-Sofi a District 1Bob Weese Secretary-Treasurer Cimarron District 2Jack Chatfi eld Trustee Mosquero District 5Ron Green Trustee Des Moines District 3Roy Perschbacher Trustee Hayden District 7Joe Reeser Trustee Sedan District 6Renee Rinestine Trustee Nara Visa District 9Sterlin Shields Trustee Amistad District 8

Board MeetingThe board of trustees meets the fi rst Tuesday following the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the cooperative boardroom.

All of us at Southwestern Electric Coopertive would

like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Electrical Safety Checklist

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Offi ce ClosingsSouthwestern Electric will be closed on the afternoon of December 20, 2018, through December 25, 2018. Offi ce hours will resume on December 26, 2018. We will also be closed on January 1, 2019, for the New Year’s Holiday.