RATON
SubstationNew Mexico · SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
RATON is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307633 | 46 kV | SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RATON, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202848 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Costilla County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| BURRO CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Colfax County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.1 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.7 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.9 |
| OZ Las Animas | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.4 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.3 |
| OZ Colfax | Greenfield | NM | Colfax | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| TAP208068 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Las Animas County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.8 |
How does RATON compare with other substations in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 619 substation records in HIFLD, of which 387 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 11 named substations in the state are in RATON's below 69 kV band (3% of named stations). 370 sit in a higher band. 24 named substations in New Mexico operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at RATON?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2 miles.
How do candidate sites near RATON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 53 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Costilla County, Colfax County, Las Animas, Colfax. The New Mexico average across 1,535 scored sites is 47.8. 445 of those New Mexico sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is RATON substation?
RATON has a maximum voltage of 46 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so RATON is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to RATON substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through RATON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2 miles.
Who owns RATON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RATON belong to SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RATON substation located?
RATON is in New Mexico at 36.8917, -104.4419. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Costilla County, Colfax County, Las Animas.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RATON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RATON. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN202848 at 58/100. Across New Mexico, the average DC Readiness score is 47.8.
Other 46 kV substations in New Mexico
- CANYON? (PNM)· 2 lines
- FORT MARCY (PNM)· 2 lines
- HICKOX (PNM)· 2 lines
- PECOS_PNM· 2 lines
- SANTO DOMINGO· 2 lines
- ALIRE (PNM)· 1 lines
- BACA· 0 lines
- CAMEL TRACKS· 0 lines
- All named substations in New Mexico· 387 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in New Mexico· 1,535 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in New Mexico
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “RATON substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/raton-13ee6a2b (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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