Power went out briefly Saturday in the Western Area due to this severed power line at the corner of 46th Street and Sandia Drive. Photo by Daren Savage

County utility workers arrive Saturday at the scene in the Western Area to repair a severed power line. Photo by Daren Savage

Saturday afternoon Los Alamos Western Area residents experienced a short blackout due to a severed power line at the corner of 46th Street and Sandia Drive.

The power went out at approximately 3:15 p.m., and was restored by 4:15 p.m.

One young resident who lives across the street from the power pole reported seeing the line break. He said he thought it was awesome.