Western New Mexico University
AvailableEV charging station in Silver City, New Mexico on the ViaLynk network — 8 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 335770.
At a glance
Western New Mexico University is a public EV charging station at 1000 W. College Ave in Silver City, New Mexico, on the ViaLynk network. It has 8 charging ports (8 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 8, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 335770 |
| Network | ViaLynk |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 8, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1000 W. College Ave
- City
- Silver City
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88081
- Coordinates
- 32.77637, -108.28661
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does Western New Mexico University offer?
Of its 8 ports, 8 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 3 times the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Western New Mexico University compare with other stations in Silver City?
Silver City has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 8 ports. It is the only ViaLynk station in Silver City. 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 Western New Mexico University?
ViaLynk operates 1,012 stations in the registry across 35 states, with 616 DC fast and 4,903 Level 2 ports in total. 1 of those stations are in New Mexico, under 1% 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 May 8, 2024, one of 93 stations in New Mexico with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Western New Mexico University have?
Western New Mexico University has 8 charging ports: 8 DC fast.
Does Western New Mexico University have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 8 DC fast ports at Western New Mexico University, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Western New Mexico University have?
Western New Mexico University has CCS connectors.
Is Western New Mexico University open to the public?
Yes. Western New Mexico University is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Western New Mexico University?
Western New Mexico University is at 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88081. Its coordinates are 32.77637, -108.28661.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 335770, 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, “Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM (AFDC station 335770)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/western-new-mexico-university-335770 (data as of October 12, 2026).