The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Rodeo, New Mexico on the Tesla Destination network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 114809.
At a glance
The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at NM-80 Portal Rd in Rodeo, New Mexico, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 23, 2017.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 114809 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Museum |
| Open date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- NM-80 Portal Rd
- City
- Rodeo
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88056
- Coordinates
- 31.87034, -109.03485
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 14% above the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a museum location.
How does The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Rodeo?
Rodeo has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 3 ports. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Rodeo. Statewide, New Mexico has 549 stations and 1,450 ports, the 32nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Mexico, Avanya Plaza - Tesla Supercharger in Albuquerque, has 24 ports.
Who operates The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 27 of those stations are in New Mexico, 5% of the state's 549.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Oct 23, 2017, one of 7 stations in New Mexico with a 2017 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination have?
The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination have?
The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination?
The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination is at NM-80 Portal Rd, Rodeo, NM 88056. Its coordinates are 31.87034, -109.03485.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 114809, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Tesla Destination, Rodeo, NM (AFDC station 114809)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/the-chiricahua-desert-museum-tesla-destination-114809 (data as of October 12, 2026).