Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine

Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine is a 2 MW wind farm in Quay County, New Mexico, operated by Mesalands Community College. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2008.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
1.5 MW
1.5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2008
EIA plant ID
57106

Where it is

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County
Quay County, New Mexico
Coordinates
35.17, -103.74
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Mesalands Community College
Primary energy source
Wind
Technologies
Onshore Wind Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Mesalands Community College reports to EIA →

Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine: FAQ

Where is Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine?
In Quay County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine?
EIA-860M names Mesalands Community College as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mesalands Community College here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.