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Best Electricians in Taos, NM (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Taos: Dr. Watts Electric, CR Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

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    Most-reviewed: Trujillo Electrical Solutions Inc., 22 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Taos electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 electricians in Taos at a glance

Top 9 electricians in Taos at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Watts Electric834.8★ (8)TaosSat · SunOverall
2Trujillo Electrical Solutions825.0★ (6)Taos——
3Trujillo Electrical Solutions Inc.814.9★ (22)Taos—Most reviews
4Specialist Electric Inc754.5★ (4)TaosEvenings—
5Timberline Electric734.2★ (5)TaosEvenings—
6Valverde Energy724.5★ (20)Taos——
7Complete Wiring Solutions, Inc725.0★ (7)Durango, 17 mi away——
8Paradise Power Company, Inc | PPC Solar - Taos693.9★ (7)Taos——
9Direct Connect Electric695.0★ (3)Las Vegas, 23 mi awaySat—

The 9 best electricians in Taos, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Taos

    Based in Taos

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
  2. Based in Taos

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Camino Don Benito, El Prado, NM 87529
  3. Based in Taos

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 Sarita Rd, Taos, NM 87571
  4. Based in Taos

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 Energy Dr, Taos, NM 87571
  5. Based in Las Vegas, 23 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

How much do electricians cost in Taos?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Taos. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Taos?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in New Mexico

In New Mexico, New Mexico Construction Industries Division licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Taos electricians

We scored 9 Taos electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Taos data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Taos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Taos?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Taos, NM is Dr. Watts Electric with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Trujillo Electrical Solutions (#2) and Trujillo Electrical Solutions Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 9 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Taos?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 electricians serving Taos, NM. 7 of them are based in Taos; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Taos work on weekends?

2 of 9 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Watts Electric (#1) and Direct Connect Electric (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in New Mexico?

In New Mexico, New Mexico Construction Industries Division handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Taos?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Taos. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Taos electricians have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated electricians in Taos is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Trujillo Electrical Solutions Inc. has the most, 22 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do electricians outside Taos count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Taos city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Taos

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 electricians serving Taos.