Kit Carson Electric has been recognized with the Pinon Recognition by Quality New Mexico and its New Mexico Quality Awards (NMQA) program which is modeled after the National Malcolm Baldriage Program, for the commitment to the use of quality concepts and principles toward ever-improving customer value.,Senior management at Kit Carson Electric cooperative had to complete and submit an organizational profile, and undergo an assessment to determine the strengths and gaps of the cooperative; which was completed during the month of June 2004. Kit Carson Electric was recognized as making the commitment to analyze the day-to-day operations to determine ways in which to improve performance within the departments. This analysis commitment is which brought KCE the Pinon Recognition from the NMQA program. Kit Carson Electric is pleased to have received this recognition, which demonstrates and conveys our efforts put forth to offer exceptional service to our members. Kit Carson Electric is appreciative of the Quality New Mexico awards program, which has furnished KCE with valuable professional insight on ways of offering improved quality service and guidelines on how to reduce operational costs. KCEC will continue striving to offer the most reliable and affordable service to its members.