http://nmprc.state.nm.us/ News for the Public Regulation Commission of New Mexico en Copyright 2015 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:12:13 GMT Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:12:13 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 SANTA FE - The following procedures for filings with the Records Bureau shall take place: http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2020-3-13Telework.pdf Fri, 13 Mar 2020 9:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE—On Wednesday February 5, 2020, the Public Regulation Commissioners voted to oppose HB11: Reorganizing the Operating Structure of the PRC during the Commissioners weekly open meeting. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2020-2-6PRC News ReleaseHB11.pdf Thu, 06 Feb 2020 9:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioner Theresa Becenti-Aguilar along with CenturyLink will announce that it has expanded broadband to more than 16, 000 rural homes and businesses in New Mexico http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2019-5-15CenturyLink Broadband Announcment.pdf Wed, 15 May 2019 9:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Issued a press release in accordance with Judge Francis Matthew http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2019-4-11PRC Press Release-DL.pdf Thu, 11 Apr 2019 8:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today approved 23 projects which will deliver broadband internet service to nearly 33,000 New Mexicans living in unserved and underserved communities across the state. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-9-19BroadbandServiceApplications.pdf Thu, 25 Sep 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today voted in favor of expediting approval of two new solar plants which would supply 100 megawatts of renewable energy to the Facebook data center expansion in Los Lunas. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-9-7FacebookPPAOrder.pdf Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – Get your motor runnin’ at the “EV Ride and Drive,” sponsored by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NMRECA). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-8-24Media Advisory - Electric Car Show.pdf Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) is bolstering access to natural gas service in low-income communities and rural towns that routinely have been left out in the cold. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-8-3NMGCFundAmendments.pdf Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The oohs and aahs of a fireworks display can quickly turn to an ouch if things go horribly wrong. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-07-02FireworkSafety.pdf Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has transferred ownership of a beleaguered water system that services a South Valley community, ending decades of water woes for families that reside there. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-6-27NM_Waterworks.pdf Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company customers and on Thursday, May 10, is hosting a public comment hearing in Alamogordo. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-5-2Media Advisory Alamogordo Public Comment Hearing - NM Gas Co.pdf Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company customers and on Tuesday is hosting a public comment hearing in Deming. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-5-2Media Advisory Deming Public Comment Hearing - NM Gas Co.pdf Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company customers and on Wednesday, May 9, is hosting two public comment hearings in Los Lunas. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-5-2Media Advisory Los Lunas-Belen Public Comment Hearing - NM Gas Co.pdf Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company customers and is hosting public comment hearings in Silver City, Deming, Los Lunas, Alamogordo and Anthony. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-5-2Media Advisory PRC District 5 Public Comment Hearings - NM Gas Co.pdf Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company customers and on Tuesday is hosting a public comment hearing in Silver City. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-5-2Media Advisory Silver City Public Comment Hearing - NM Gas Co.pdf Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking feedback on a proposed rate increase for Zia Natural Gas Company customers and this week is hosting a public comment hearing in Las Cruces. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-4-30PublicCommentHearingZiaNaturalGasRates.pdf Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones is targeting predatory towing services that are forcing motorists to pay exorbitant – and sometimes illegal – fees to retrieve their vehicles. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-4-19TowTruckTariffs.pdf Wed, 19 Apr 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones, District 5, today announced the commission unanimously rejected the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s proposal to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), or smart meters, citing rate increases, an excessive opt-out fee, and layoffs as deal breakers. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-4-11PNMSmartMeters.pdf Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Patrick Lyons will hold a town hall in Hobbs to hear opinions from the public regarding the proposed utility rate increase filed with the Commission by SPS. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-3-14TownHallinHobbsFridayFocusProposedSPSRateIncrease.pdf Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commission Vice Chairwoman Cynthia Hall has been selected to represent the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) as an appointed member to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Committee on Electricity. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-2-21PRCViceChairHallAppointedToNARUCsElectricityCommittee.pdf Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico State Fire Marshal Don Shainin – who has been on the job with the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) for more than a month – brings approximately 36 years of experience working in the fire service. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2018-2 -4StateFireMarshalShaininRevealsDivisionsGoalsMovingForward.pdf Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE - New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Chairman Sandy Jones is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a large-scale solar facility in his district at Holloman Air Force Base located outside of Alamogordo. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/Commissioner Jones Applauds Solar Facility Groundbreaking at Holloman.pdf Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Investigators from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s Transportation Division collaborated with New Mexico State Police for a joint compliance review of commercial vehicles Tuesday-Thursday, October 24-26, in Santa Fe. In all, 63 commercial vehicles operating in the area were scheduled for the routine, thorough inspection. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-11-8PRC-TransportationInvestigatorsStatePoliceconductjointinspections.pdf Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Following the official closure of the transfer of operations of the Harvest Gold water system earlier this month, Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy issued a bench request to finalize and tie up loose ends of the transfer agreement, ultimately bringing a satisfactory conclusion before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-10-19BenchRequestIssuedByCommissionerLovejoyBringsClosureToChallengingWaterCase.pdf Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – During a public meeting Wednesday, September 27, Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy motioned to approve Sacred Wind’s petition for a variance to use the New Mexico Universal Service Fund for solar powered units to provide voice and Internet service to homes without electricity on Navajo Lands. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-9-27LovejoyStronglySupportsPhoneCompanyUtilizingSolarPowerToServeNavajoNationResidents.pdf Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Patrick Lyons reacted to news that Senator Pete Domenici passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 85. New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Patrick Lyons reacted to news that Senator Pete Domenici passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 85. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-9-14CommissionerLyonsReactsToNewsOfDomenicisDeath.pdf Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Pat Lyons will hold a town hall in Las Vegas to hear opinions from the public regarding a proposed increase for utility rates recently filed with the Commission. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Pat Lyons will hold a town hall in Las Vegas to hear opinions from the public regarding a proposed increase for utility rates recently filed with the Commission. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-8-22TownHallInLasVegasThursdayToFocusOnPNMsProposedRateIncrease.pdf Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – A joint effort among investigators representing government agencies at the federal, state, county and municipal levels resulted in the successful arrest and filing of criminal charges of a suspected serial arsonist this week. SANTA FE – A joint effort among investigators representing government agencies at the federal, state, county and municipal levels resulted in the successful arrest and filing of criminal charges of a suspected serial arsonist this week. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-8-9ArsonArrestMadeAfterFireBurnsChurchInRioRancho.pdf Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, August 2 – after listening to testimony gathered from public hearings held over the course of several weeks – voted unanimously to amend a Commission Rule that further moves New Mexico toward advanced technology regarding the storing of renewable energy. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, August 2 – after listening to testimony gathered from public hearings held over the course of several weeks – voted unanimously to amend a Commission Rule that further moves New Mexico toward advanced technology regarding the storing of renewable energy. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-8-8CommissionUnanimouslyApprovesAmendingRuleToIncludeEnergyStorage.pdf Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday, August 2, and issued a number of requirements to impose for Mora County Ambulance Service operations moving forward. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday, August 2, and issued a number of requirements to impose for Mora County Ambulance Service operations moving forward. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-8-17AmbulanceServicePlacedOnNoticeTransportationInvestigatorsAreMonitoring.pdf Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold public comment hearings on PNM’s application to increase residential electric utility rates. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold public comment hearings on PNM’s application to increase residential electric utility rates. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-7-18PublicInvitedToCommentOnPNMRateIncreaseApplicationJuly31InAlbuquerque.pdf Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Feeling compassion for a young man recently featured in a television news story, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza requested PRC Transportation Division Director Avelino Gutierrez look into the matter in reference to towing charges. The matter in question involved a young man who was held at gunpoint, robbed, carjacked and kidnapped. He was also being held liable for more than $200 in towing fees for the recovered stolen vehicle. SANTA FE – Feeling compassion for a young man recently featured in a television news story, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza requested PRC Transportation Division Director Avelino Gutierrez look into the matter in reference to towing charges. The matter in question involved a young man who was held at gunpoint, robbed, carjacked and kidnapped. He was also being held liable for more than $200 in towing fees for the recovered stolen vehicle. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-7-7VictimOfCarjackingKidnappingWontBeChargedByWreckerService.pdf Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Vice Chair Cynthia Hall encourages the public to let her and NMPRC Staff know their thoughts regarding a rate increase proposed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Vice Chair Cynthia Hall encourages the public to let her and NMPRC Staff know their thoughts regarding a rate increase proposed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-30 Commissioner Hall Announcement PSA.pdf Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy wants to hear from the public regarding a proposal filed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to increase residential electric utility rates. Commissioner Lovejoy has organized public comment hearings that will be held Thursday, June 22, in Farmington. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy wants to hear from the public regarding a proposal filed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to increase residential electric utility rates. Commissioner Lovejoy has organized public comment hearings that will be held Thursday, June 22, in Farmington. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-14PublicInvitedToCommentOnPNMsProposedRateIncreases.pdf Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In a unanimous decision, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued an order setting a public hearing for Wednesday, June 14 in the matter of transferring operations of a trouble water system in northwest New Mexico. SANTA FE – In a unanimous decision, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued an order setting a public hearing for Wednesday, June 14 in the matter of transferring operations of a trouble water system in northwest New Mexico. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-7CommissionToConsiderTransferOfOperationsAtHarvestGoldNextWeek.pdf Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Cynthia Hall will conduct a public comment hearing Wednesday afternoon, June 7, to gather input from the public regarding an increase to residential electric utility rates proposed by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Cynthia Hall will conduct a public comment hearing Wednesday afternoon, June 7, to gather input from the public regarding an increase to residential electric utility rates proposed by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-7PublicCommentHearingOnPNMsProposedRateIncreaseSetForTonightInAlbuquerque.pdf Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (Commission) Chairman Sandy Jones and Commissioner Patrick Lyons are seeking public input on an increase to residential electric utility rates proposed by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (Commission) Chairman Sandy Jones and Commissioner Patrick Lyons are seeking public input on an increase to residential electric utility rates proposed by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-7PublicCommentHearingsInAlamogordoJune15ForPNMsProposedRateIncrease.pdf Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking public input on a proposed increase to electric utility rates for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) customers. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones is seeking public input on a proposed increase to electric utility rates for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) customers. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-6-6PublicCommentHearingsJune12-15OnPNMsProposedRateIncrease.pdf Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico General Services Department’s Facilities Management Division informed state employees Monday afternoon that the PERA Building’s east access would be restricted for two days this week. Handicapped accessibility will still be available at the building’s east entrance. SANTA FE – The New Mexico General Services Department’s Facilities Management Division informed state employees Monday afternoon that the PERA Building’s east access would be restricted for two days this week. Handicapped accessibility will still be available at the building’s east entrance. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/5-22-17PERABuildingsEastEntranceRestrictedWednesdayThursday.pdf Tue, 23 May 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The community of Velarde is located in the heart of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (NMPRC) District 3 in northern New Mexico. It could also be said that the small community in the Rio Grande Valley is a place close to Commissioner Valerie Espinoza’s heart as well, as she grew up in Española and has served the area first as a county clerk, and the NMPRC for the last five years. SANTA FE – The community of Velarde is located in the heart of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (NMPRC) District 3 in northern New Mexico. It could also be said that the small community in the Rio Grande Valley is a place close to Commissioner Valerie Espinoza’s heart as well, as she grew up in Española and has served the area first as a county clerk, and the NMPRC for the last five years. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/5-12-17CommissionerEspinozaCallsAttentionToUrgentNeedOfFirefightersInVelarde.pdf Fri, 12 May 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones first informed the Commission of potential problems with Windstream Communications affecting communities and customers in southern New Mexico during the Commission’s meeting on April 26. At that time, Chairman Jones stated that his office had been receiving complaints from Sierra and Otero counties, where customers reported sporadic service “at best” for years and others saying they had been without any service for more than a month. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones first informed the Commission of potential problems with Windstream Communications affecting communities and customers in southern New Mexico during the Commission’s meeting on April 26. At that time, Chairman Jones stated that his office had been receiving complaints from Sierra and Otero counties, where customers reported sporadic service “at best” for years and others saying they had been without any service for more than a month. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-5-5ComplaintsOfPoorServiceBillingIssuesPlagueWindstreamPromptPRCInquiry.pdf Fri, 05 May 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 PICURIS PUEBLO, N.M. – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza, who represents the NMPRC’s District 5 located in northern New Mexico, attended a much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for a solar array being developed on the magnificent Picuris Pueblo. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. PICURIS PUEBLO, N.M. – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza, who represents the NMPRC’s District 5 located in northern New Mexico, attended a much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for a solar array being developed on the magnificent Picuris Pueblo. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-4-26CommissionerEspinozaPraisesSolarArrayPartnershipOfKCECAndPicurisPueblo.pdf Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Patrick Lyons welcomed the news that construction crews have started work in southeast New Mexico on the first of several high-voltage transmission line segments that will come together as a single, 240-mile “Power for the Plains” corridor. This corridor will link Texas and New Mexico to deliver a more reliable, abundant and economic electricity supply to customers in both states while providing a new renewable energy outlet. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Patrick Lyons welcomed the news that construction crews have started work in southeast New Mexico on the first of several high-voltage transmission line segments that will come together as a single, 240-mile “Power for the Plains” corridor. This corridor will link Texas and New Mexico to deliver a more reliable, abundant and economic electricity supply to customers in both states while providing a new renewable energy outlet. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-4-19CommissionerLyonsApplaudsXcelEnergysLaunchOf240-MileTransmissionLine.pdf Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – A 90-mile line between Hobbs and a new substation southeast of Carlsbad approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission is now under construction. By this summer, some 250 workers will be involved in the development of this line. Additional segments to be built by 2020 will connect the New Mexico line to TUCO Substation north of Lubbock, Texas. The combined cost of the completed line segments is estimated at $400 million. SANTA FE – A 90-mile line between Hobbs and a new substation southeast of Carlsbad approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission is now under construction. By this summer, some 250 workers will be involved in the development of this line. Additional segments to be built by 2020 will connect the New Mexico line to TUCO Substation north of Lubbock, Texas. The combined cost of the completed line segments is estimated at $400 million. http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/xcel-energy-starts-work-on-major-interstate-power-line/693662217 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to consider amending a Commission rule that would require electric utilities in New Mexico to consider adding energy storage resources to their resource portfolios. The Commission Rule on Integrated Resource Plans for Electric Utilities (IRP Rule) will be reviewed for possible amendment following workshops and a public comment hearing. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to consider amending a Commission rule that would require electric utilities in New Mexico to consider adding energy storage resources to their resource portfolios. The Commission Rule on Integrated Resource Plans for Electric Utilities (IRP Rule) will be reviewed for possible amendment following workshops and a public comment hearing. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-4-11PRCSchedulesHearingToAmendRulesOnElectricUtilityPlansEnergyStorage.pdf Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to consider amending a Commission rule that would require electric utilities in New Mexico to consider adding energy storage resources to their resource portfolios. The Commission Rule on Integrated Resource Plans for Electric Utilities (IRP Rule) will be reviewed for possible amendment following workshops and a public comment hearing. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to consider amending a Commission rule that would require electric utilities in New Mexico to consider adding energy storage resources to their resource portfolios. The Commission Rule on Integrated Resource Plans for Electric Utilities (IRP Rule) will be reviewed for possible amendment following workshops and a public comment hearing. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-4-11PRCSchedulesHearingToAmendRulesOnElectricUtilityPlansEnergyStorage.pdf Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Xcel Energy filed a proposal on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that the utility company forecasts will save customers located in both states approximately $2.8 billion over a 30-year period. Xcel Energy recently announced plans to add 1,230 megawatts of wind energy to its New Mexico and Texas energy generation mix, most of which would come from facilities constructed and owned by the company. SANTA FE – Xcel Energy filed a proposal on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that the utility company forecasts will save customers located in both states approximately $2.8 billion over a 30-year period. Xcel Energy recently announced plans to add 1,230 megawatts of wind energy to its New Mexico and Texas energy generation mix, most of which would come from facilities constructed and owned by the company. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-3-21XcelEnergyFilesWindProposalToutingCustomerSavingsOver30Years.pdf Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s Board of Finance has awarded funding to the City of Bloomfield. The municipality will receive the grant monies for a project that will provide safe and clean potable water to residents in the Harvest Gold subdivision located east of that city. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s Board of Finance has awarded funding to the City of Bloomfield. The municipality will receive the grant monies for a project that will provide safe and clean potable water to residents in the Harvest Gold subdivision located east of that city. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-3-21StateBoardOfFinanceApprovesEmergencyFundingToCityOfBloomfieldForHarvestGold.pdf Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, March 8 unanimously approved an economic development tariff proposed by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) for Doña Ana County and southern Sierra County. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, March 8 unanimously approved an economic development tariff proposed by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) for Doña Ana County and southern Sierra County. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-3-8CommissionUnanimouslyApprovesEPEsEconomicDevelopmentTariff.pdf Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Bills. We all get them. Many of us are reluctant to open them, and the first thing we do is toss out all of the inserts. That, however, could be a costly mistake, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Commissioner Valerie Espinoza explains, as useful information for consumers is often included with their bills. SANTA FE – Bills. We all get them. Many of us are reluctant to open them, and the first thing we do is toss out all of the inserts. That, however, could be a costly mistake, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Commissioner Valerie Espinoza explains, as useful information for consumers is often included with their bills. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-3-3BillsOftenContainUsefulInformationForConsumers.pdf Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Windstream is working to replace a radio antenna that was destroyed during a high wind event on Caballo Mountain in Sierra County on February 17. SANTA FE – Windstream is working to replace a radio antenna that was destroyed during a high wind event on Caballo Mountain in Sierra County on February 17. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-2-28AntennaDamagedByWindsOnCaballoMountainToBeReplacedByWindstream.pdf Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, February 22 granted an application submitted by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) for expedited approval to implement the company’s Demand Response Pilot Program. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, February 22 granted an application submitted by El Paso Electric Company (EPE) for expedited approval to implement the company’s Demand Response Pilot Program. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-2-23CommissionGrantsEPEsApplicationForDemandResponsePilotProgram.pdf Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In the weeks ahead, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and the State Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct public hearings throughout the state prior to amending certain rules pertaining to the State Fire Marshal, including repealing and replacing the 2003 International Fire Code with the 2015 International Fire Code. SANTA FE – In the weeks ahead, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and the State Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct public hearings throughout the state prior to amending certain rules pertaining to the State Fire Marshal, including repealing and replacing the 2003 International Fire Code with the 2015 International Fire Code. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-2-17StateFireMarshalsOfficeNMPRCAnnounce2015InternationalFireCodeAdoptionPublicHearings.pdf Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones on Wednesday, February 15 was nominated by his peers to represent the NMPRC on the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chairman Sandy Jones on Wednesday, February 15 was nominated by his peers to represent the NMPRC on the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-2-15PRCChairJonesNominatedToNewlyFormedFCCBroadbandCommittee.pdf Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Since the beginning of the new year, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has been busily addressing a range of issues, including setting changes to the Statewide Wrecker and the Statewide Ambulance tariffs. SANTA FE – Since the beginning of the new year, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has been busily addressing a range of issues, including setting changes to the Statewide Wrecker and the Statewide Ambulance tariffs. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-2-10CommissionAmendsStatewideWreckerTariffToIncludeCappedRates.pdf Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, January 18 voted unanimously to approve an order that gives the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water User’s Association (Blanco) until Tuesday, January 24 to decide whether it would assume operation and control of the Harvest Gold water system located near the city of Bloomfield. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, January 18 voted unanimously to approve an order that gives the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water User’s Association (Blanco) until Tuesday, January 24 to decide whether it would assume operation and control of the Harvest Gold water system located near the city of Bloomfield. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-1-18CommissionGivesBlancoWaterAssnUntilJan24ToDecideOnAppointmentAsOperator.pdf Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday January 11, unanimously adopted to include several provisions proposed by the agency’s Office of General Counsel in reference to the operation of the Harvest Gold water system. That system is presently operated by AV Water Company LLC in San Juan County. The provisions included in the motion approved by the Commission today must be agreed upon by the board of the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water User’s Association (Blanco), the entity that has been in discussions to take over operations at Harvest Gold. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday January 11, unanimously adopted to include several provisions proposed by the agency’s Office of General Counsel in reference to the operation of the Harvest Gold water system. That system is presently operated by AV Water Company LLC in San Juan County. The provisions included in the motion approved by the Commission today must be agreed upon by the board of the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water User’s Association (Blanco), the entity that has been in discussions to take over operations at Harvest Gold. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-1-11CommissionSetsJanuary18HearingOnPotentialTransferOfHarvestGoldOperations.pdf Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – At the launch of her second term as the elected representative of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s District 3, located in north-central New Mexico, Commissioner Valerie Espinoza shared a few words to a packed house. The inaugural swearing-in ceremony was held Friday afternoon, December 30, 2016, at the Roundhouse. SANTA FE – At the launch of her second term as the elected representative of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s District 3, located in north-central New Mexico, Commissioner Valerie Espinoza shared a few words to a packed house. The inaugural swearing-in ceremony was held Friday afternoon, December 30, 2016, at the Roundhouse. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-1-4CommissionerEspinozaThanksSupportersAtSwearing-inCeremony.pdf Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioner Sandy Jones was nominated to the position of Chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission during the Commission’s first meeting of 2017. Jones and Commission newcomer Cynthia Hall garnered unanimous approval from their fellow Commissioners. SANTA FE – Commissioner Sandy Jones was nominated to the position of Chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission during the Commission’s first meeting of 2017. Jones and Commission newcomer Cynthia Hall garnered unanimous approval from their fellow Commissioners. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2017-1-4JonesSelectedToChairCommission.pdf Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Days before his retirement is set to mark the culmination of a long and storied career in the fire service, New Mexico State Fire Marshal John Standefer was recognized for his many years of selfless dedication and service during the open meeting held Wednesday, December 21 by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). SANTA FE – Days before his retirement is set to mark the culmination of a long and storied career in the fire service, New Mexico State Fire Marshal John Standefer was recognized for his many years of selfless dedication and service during the open meeting held Wednesday, December 21 by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-12-21StateFireMarshalRecognizedForContributionsDuringHisCareer.pdf Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – A state Board of Finance meeting held Tuesday morning at the Roundhouse has approved an emergency funding request by the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water Users Authority to interconnect Bloomfield’s city water system with that of the Harvest Gold subdivision east of that city. SANTA FE – A state Board of Finance meeting held Tuesday morning at the Roundhouse has approved an emergency funding request by the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water Users Authority to interconnect Bloomfield’s city water system with that of the Harvest Gold subdivision east of that city. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-12-20BlancoMDWUASecuresUpTo85kToConnectHarvestGoldToBloomfieldWater.pdf Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE-The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ordered a $1 million fine be imposed upon AV Water Co. LLC. SANTA FE-The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ordered a $1 million fine be imposed upon AV Water Co. LLC. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-11-23CommissionFinesAVWater1Million.pdf Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, November 9 appointed nine members to the Ambulance Advisory Committee (AAC). SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, November 9 appointed nine members to the Ambulance Advisory Committee (AAC). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-11-15CommissionAppointsAmbulanceAdvisoryCommitteeMembers.pdf Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) submitted an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) this month to increase the company’s retail electric rates effective December 1. SANTA FE – Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) submitted an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) this month to increase the company’s retail electric rates effective December 1. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-11-18SouthwesternPublicServiceCoSeeksElectricRateIncreaseIn2017.pdf Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE-AV Water Company personnel on Monday, November 7 filed a request for continuance of the Wednesday, November 9 expedited hearing with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). SANTA FE-AV Water Company personnel on Monday, November 7 filed a request for continuance of the Wednesday, November 9 expedited hearing with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-11-7AVWaterFilesRequestForContinuanceOfNov 9Hearing.pdf Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – AV Water Company LLC filed an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Tuesday, November 1 to transfer and abandon the Harvest Gold portion of its regulated utility service. The application seeks to transfer the ownership as well as the operation of Harvest Gold to the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water Association. SANTA FE – AV Water Company LLC filed an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Tuesday, November 1 to transfer and abandon the Harvest Gold portion of its regulated utility service. The application seeks to transfer the ownership as well as the operation of Harvest Gold to the Blanco Mutual Domestic Water Association. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-11-4AVWaterSeeksToTransferHarvestGoldOperationToBlancoMutualDomesticWaterAssn.pdf Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In her motion at the Wednesday, October 5 meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy included expanding the scope of the Commission’s September 14 order to AV Water Company LLC that set an expedited hearing on potential penalties and refunds by adding the feasibility of finding a new operator. SANTA FE – In her motion at the Wednesday, October 5 meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy included expanding the scope of the Commission’s September 14 order to AV Water Company LLC that set an expedited hearing on potential penalties and refunds by adding the feasibility of finding a new operator. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-10-7CommissionerLovejoyFocusingOnSolutionsToAVWaterIssues.pdf Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will have their Regular Open Meeting on Wednesday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the San Juan County Administration Building, located at 100 S. Oliver Drive, in Aztec, NM. Immediately following the Regular Open Meeting, a hearing regarding AV Water Company LLC will take place. The hearing will be part of the Commission's Case Management Meeting, which is open to the public. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will have their Regular Open Meeting on Wednesday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the San Juan County Administration Building, located at 100 S. Oliver Drive, in Aztec, NM. Immediately following the Regular Open Meeting, a hearing regarding AV Water Company LLC will take place. The hearing will be part of the Commission's Case Management Meeting, which is open to the public. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-10-7NMPRCToHoldHearingOnAVWaterCoOct12At930AMInAztec.pdf Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) unanimously voted Wednesday, October 5, to hold a hearing in San Juan County on a multitude of issues pertaining to AV Water Company LLC. The hearing will be part of the Commission’s Case Management Meeting, which is open to the public. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the San Juan County Administration Building, located at 10 S. Olive Dr., in Aztec, N.M. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) unanimously voted Wednesday, October 5, to hold a hearing in San Juan County on a multitude of issues pertaining to AV Water Company LLC. The hearing will be part of the Commission’s Case Management Meeting, which is open to the public. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the San Juan County Administration Building, located at 10 S. Olive Dr., in Aztec, N.M. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-10-5CommissionOrdersAVWaterRepsToAppearInAztecForOctober12Hearing.pdf Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, September 14 reached a unanimous decision to schedule a public hearing for matters concerning AV Water Company located near Farmington, NM. The hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, in Santa Fe. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, September 14 reached a unanimous decision to schedule a public hearing for matters concerning AV Water Company located near Farmington, NM. The hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, in Santa Fe. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-9-15CommissionSetsExpeditedHearingScheduleForAVWaterCompany.pdf Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The State Fire Marshal’s Division of the Public Regulation Commission announces the Fifth Annual New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo, to be held at the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy in Socorro September 7-14. For seven days, emergency responders will be able to select from the most comprehensive offering of fire, rescue and emergency medical course in the state, with more than 130 classes offered. SANTA FE – The State Fire Marshal’s Division of the Public Regulation Commission announces the Fifth Annual New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo, to be held at the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy in Socorro September 7-14. For seven days, emergency responders will be able to select from the most comprehensive offering of fire, rescue and emergency medical course in the state, with more than 130 classes offered. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-305thAnnualNMFireEMSExpoSetForSept7-14AtFirefightersTrainingAcademy.pdf Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chair Valerie Espinoza successfully completed a Michigan State University’s Institute of Public Utilities program earlier this month. Espinoza successfully completed the 58th Annual Regulatory Studies Program in East Lansing, Michigan, on August 12, 2016. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chair Valerie Espinoza successfully completed a Michigan State University’s Institute of Public Utilities program earlier this month. Espinoza successfully completed the 58th Annual Regulatory Studies Program in East Lansing, Michigan, on August 12, 2016. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-22PRCChairEspinozaCompletesRegulatoryStudiesProgram.pdf Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy participated in two roundtable discussions held in Albuquerque and the Navajo Nation on Monday, August 8, focusing on expanding broadband access in New Mexico and the economic opportunities it provides. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Lynda Lovejoy participated in two roundtable discussions held in Albuquerque and the Navajo Nation on Monday, August 8, focusing on expanding broadband access in New Mexico and the economic opportunities it provides. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-15CommissionerLovejoyJoinsFCCCommissionerVisitingNavajoNationForExpandingBroadband.pdf Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) on Thursday afternoon, August 11, filed a report with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) regarding a major interruption of service that occurred on Sunday, August 7, at 7:40 p.m., per NMPRC Rules. SANTA FE – Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) on Thursday afternoon, August 11, filed a report with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) regarding a major interruption of service that occurred on Sunday, August 7, at 7:40 p.m., per NMPRC Rules. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-11PNMFilesIncidentReportWithPRCRegardingAugust7PowerOutage.pdf Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners on Wednesday, August 3, voted 5-0 to adopt an expanded Order to Show Cause pertaining to AV Water Company LLC (AV Water) after the company has experienced a number of issues over the past few months providing safe and reliable water service to its customers in San Juan County. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners on Wednesday, August 3, voted 5-0 to adopt an expanded Order to Show Cause pertaining to AV Water Company LLC (AV Water) after the company has experienced a number of issues over the past few months providing safe and reliable water service to its customers in San Juan County. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-4CommissionersWantMoreInformationFromFarmingtonWaterCompany.pdf Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chair Valerie Espinoza, and NMPRC Commissioners Lynda Lovejoy and Sandy Jones attended the 2016 Summer Committee Meetings of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held in Nashville, Tenn., July 24-27. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) Chair Valerie Espinoza, and NMPRC Commissioners Lynda Lovejoy and Sandy Jones attended the 2016 Summer Committee Meetings of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held in Nashville, Tenn., July 24-27. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-8-1PRCCommissionersParticipatedInNARUCForumInNashville.pdf Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 AZTEC, NM – San Juan County will be closing the bottled water station at McGee Park on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, according to a press release issued by the county’s Emergency Management Office on Monday afternoon, July 11. AZTEC, NM – San Juan County will be closing the bottled water station at McGee Park on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, according to a press release issued by the county’s Emergency Management Office on Monday afternoon, July 11. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-7-11SanJuanCountyEMOAnnouncesWednesdayClosureOfBottledWaterStationNearAztec.pdf Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – As of 8 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2016, according to AV Water Spokesperson Germaine Chappelle, the schedule for the construction of the AV Water Company’s pump station is as follows: SANTA FE – As of 8 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2016, according to AV Water Spokesperson Germaine Chappelle, the schedule for the construction of the AV Water Company’s pump station is as follows: http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-7-6AVWaterCosPumpStationConstructionScheduleAnnounced.pdf Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – A series of deadlines associated with amendments proposed for adoption by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to the Fuel Surcharge Rule and proceedings pertaining to proposed changes to the Statewide Wrecker Tariff are fast approaching. SANTA FE – A series of deadlines associated with amendments proposed for adoption by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to the Fuel Surcharge Rule and proceedings pertaining to proposed changes to the Statewide Wrecker Tariff are fast approaching. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-7-5PRCsStatewideWreckerTariffFuelSurchargeRulemakingDeadlinesApproach.pdf Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, June 22, approved a final order authorizing the $10.4 billion acquisition proposed by Emera Inc., to acquire TECO Energy, and the indirect acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, June 22, approved a final order authorizing the $10.4 billion acquisition proposed by Emera Inc., to acquire TECO Energy, and the indirect acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-27CommissionUnanimouslyApprovesEmerasAcquisitionOfTECOEnergy.pdf Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:45:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – While preparing for the public hearing scheduled for Thursday evening, June 30, in Farmington, officials began to hear that the number of Crouch Mesa residents planning to attend the meeting was increasing significantly each day. Concerned that the original venue would not be large enough, those organizing the hearing decided that another venue had to be secured, within a week. SANTA FE – While preparing for the public hearing scheduled for Thursday evening, June 30, in Farmington, officials began to hear that the number of Crouch Mesa residents planning to attend the meeting was increasing significantly each day. Concerned that the original venue would not be large enough, those organizing the hearing decided that another venue had to be secured, within a week. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-24PublicHearingInFarmingtonRelocatedDueToExpectationOfHighAttendance.pdf Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Residents of Crouch Mesa affected by several weeks of ongoing issues with their residential water are invited, along with members of the Press, to attend an informational public meeting to be held in Farmington on Thursday evening, June 30. SANTA FE – Residents of Crouch Mesa affected by several weeks of ongoing issues with their residential water are invited, along with members of the Press, to attend an informational public meeting to be held in Farmington on Thursday evening, June 30. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-22PublicInvitedToHearingWithStateAgenciesRegardingWaterIssueInFarmington.pdf Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – On Wednesday, May 18, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners formally offered the agency’s Chief of Staff position to Ernest Archuleta, who comes to the NMPRC from the New Mexico Department of Transportation. SANTA FE – On Wednesday, May 18, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners formally offered the agency’s Chief of Staff position to Ernest Archuleta, who comes to the NMPRC from the New Mexico Department of Transportation. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-6PRCChiefOfStaffArchuletaMeetsWithWorkforceSetsAgencyDirection.pdf Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The public is invited and encouraged to attend the regular open meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) in Taos on Wednesday, June 15, and meet the elected officials who represent them at the PRC. SANTA FE – The public is invited and encouraged to attend the regular open meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) in Taos on Wednesday, June 15, and meet the elected officials who represent them at the PRC. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-3TaosToHostPRCCommissionsRegularMeetingOnJune15.pdf Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones on Wednesday, June 1, signed an order scheduling public comment hearings in Silver City regarding an application submitted by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) for approval of the company’s Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones on Wednesday, June 1, signed an order scheduling public comment hearings in Silver City regarding an application submitted by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) for approval of the company’s Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-6-1PRCSchedulesPublicCommentHearingsOnPNMsSmartMeterProposalInSilverCity.pdf Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) advises members of the public, the Press, and regulated entities of a number of irregularities to the agency’s operational schedule for the upcoming weeks SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) advises members of the public, the Press, and regulated entities of a number of irregularities to the agency’s operational schedule for the upcoming weeks http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-3-30PRCDesignatesAprilSafeDiggingMonth.pdf Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) advises members of the public, the Press, and regulated entities of a number of irregularities to the agency’s operational schedule for the upcoming weeks SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) advises members of the public, the Press, and regulated entities of a number of irregularities to the agency’s operational schedule for the upcoming weeks http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-3-24ClosuresMeetingCancelationOnPRCsHorizon.pdf Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioners Lynda Lovejoy and Karen Montoya attended the obligation presentation ceremony held by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to honor Sacred Wind Communications Inc., at the USDA’s Albuquerque location, on Thursday, March 17. SANTA FE – Commissioners Lynda Lovejoy and Karen Montoya attended the obligation presentation ceremony held by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to honor Sacred Wind Communications Inc., at the USDA’s Albuquerque location, on Thursday, March 17. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-3-23USDAPresentsSacredWindCommunicationsWith$13 8MillionFundingObligationForBroadband.pdf Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – District 3 Commissioner Valerie Espinoza on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 was appointed chair of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) during the Commission’s first open meeting of 2016. SANTA FE – District 3 Commissioner Valerie Espinoza on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 was appointed chair of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) during the Commission’s first open meeting of 2016. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/2016-1-6ValerieEspinozaToChairPublicRegulationCommissionIn2016.pdf Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) announces the following holiday schedule for the remainder of the year. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) announces the following holiday schedule for the remainder of the year. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-12-23NMPRCAnnouncesHolidayHours.pdf Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – On the Wednesday, December, 23 deadline for protests to be filed by member customers of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc. (KCEC), the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) voted to suspend the proposal for new rates that KCEC filed with the Commission on December 3. SANTA FE – On the Wednesday, December, 23 deadline for protests to be filed by member customers of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc. (KCEC), the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) voted to suspend the proposal for new rates that KCEC filed with the Commission on December 3. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-12-23CommissionVotesTo SuspendKitCarsonElectricCo-op'sProposedRateIncrease.pdf Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioners with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, December 16, reached a decision in a case that has been in the works at the NMPRC for nearly two years – the application sought by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to abandon two units at the San Juan Generating Station located in northwestern New Mexico. SANTA FE – Commissioners with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, December 16, reached a decision in a case that has been in the works at the NMPRC for nearly two years – the application sought by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to abandon two units at the San Juan Generating Station located in northwestern New Mexico. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-12-16CommissionersAdoptFinalOrderInSanJuanCaseApprovingPNMsApplicationToAbandonTwoUnits.pdf Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 December is One of the Leading Months for U.S. Home Fires – With the winter holidays right around the corner, New Mexico State Fire Marshal John Standefer reminds New Mexicans that holiday decorations, Christmas trees, candles and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during the month of December, making it one of the leading months for home fires nationwide. December is One of the Leading Months for U.S. Home Fires – With the winter holidays right around the corner, New Mexico State Fire Marshal John Standefer reminds New Mexicans that holiday decorations, Christmas trees, candles and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during the month of December, making it one of the leading months for home fires nationwide. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-12-10StateFireMarshalNFPARemindPublicToDeckTheHallsWithFireSafetyInMind.pdf Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) unanimously approved two motions granting provisions of a promotion sought by CenturyLink to offer lower prices to businesses operating in the state. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) unanimously approved two motions granting provisions of a promotion sought by CenturyLink to offer lower prices to businesses operating in the state. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-11-10CommissionUnanimouslyApprovesMoney-SavingPromotionForCenturyLinksBusinessCustomers.pdf Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The regularly scheduled Wednesday meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for November 11, 2015, has been rescheduled due to the Veterans Day Holiday. SANTA FE – The regularly scheduled Wednesday meeting of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for November 11, 2015, has been rescheduled due to the Veterans Day Holiday. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-11-2Nov 11MeetingRescheduledDueToVeteransDayHoliday.pdf Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioner Patrick Lyons, who represents the eastern half of the state for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, has been selected to play a vital role in the western and central regions of the country. SANTA FE – Commissioner Patrick Lyons, who represents the eastern half of the state for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, has been selected to play a vital role in the western and central regions of the country. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-10-28PatrickLyonsElectedChairmanOfSouthwestPowerPoolsRegionalStateCommittee.pdf Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Costumed children excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids and adults alike. SANTA FE – Costumed children excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids and adults alike. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-10-26StateFireMarshalsOfficeRemindsNewMexicansToBeSafeWhenItComesToFireThisHalloween.pdf Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The PERA Building experienced a water main break Thursday afternoon, September 3, resulting in the closure of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s divisions located in the downtown Santa Fe building. SANTA FE – The PERA Building experienced a water main break Thursday afternoon, September 3, resulting in the closure of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s divisions located in the downtown Santa Fe building. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-9-3PRCClosedDueToWaterMainBreak.pdf Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The State Fire Marshal’s Division of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission announces the Fourth Annual New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo, to be held at the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy in Socorro, N.M., September 10-16. SANTA FE – The State Fire Marshal’s Division of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission announces the Fourth Annual New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo, to be held at the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy in Socorro, N.M., September 10-16. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-9-2FourthAnnualNMFireEMSExpoSetForSept10-16AtFirefightersTrainingAcademy.pdf Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – On Thursday morning, August 27, CenturyLink announced that the company has notified the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its acceptance of the state-level offer of Connect America Fund Phase II support for New Mexico in the amount of 10.9 million annually over a six-year period. SANTA FE – On Thursday morning, August 27, CenturyLink announced that the company has notified the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its acceptance of the state-level offer of Connect America Fund Phase II support for New Mexico in the amount of 10.9 million annually over a six-year period. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-27CenturyLinkAcceptsFederalConnectAmericaFundsForRuralNewMexicoCustomers.pdf Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Severo Vincent “Vince” Martinez has resigned as Chief of Staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) effective Friday, August 28. SANTA FE – Severo Vincent “Vince” Martinez has resigned as Chief of Staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) effective Friday, August 28. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-19PRCChiefOfStaffResigns.pdf Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and several other parties have entered into a settlement that, if approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC), would bring to an end the San Juan case SANTA FE – Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and several other parties have entered into a settlement that, if approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC), would bring to an end the San Juan case http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-13PartiesReachAnAgreementInSanJuanCase.pdf Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:05:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Vice Chairwoman Lynda Lovejoy presented, along with three other commissioners from Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada, at the Law Seminar International Energy in the Southwest conference. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Vice Chairwoman Lynda Lovejoy presented, along with three other commissioners from Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada, at the Law Seminar International Energy in the Southwest conference. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-11PRCViceChairLovejoySpeaksToEnergyPanelInSantaFe.pdf Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Chairwoman Karen L. Montoya opens the Law Seminars International’s 12th Annual Energy in the Southwest conference Monday morning August 10, 2015. SANTA FE – Chairwoman Karen L. Montoya opens the Law Seminars International’s 12th Annual Energy in the Southwest conference Monday morning August 10, 2015. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-10ChairwomanKarenL MontoyaOpens12thAnnualEnergyInTheSouthwestConference.pdf Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Did you know that the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) regulates towing companies and the rates they can charge for non-consensual tows? SANTA FE – Did you know that the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) regulates towing companies and the rates they can charge for non-consensual tows? http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-6DoYouKnowYourRightsWhenYourCarGetsTowed.pdf Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones has scheduled a series of informational public comment hearings regarding El Paso Electric Company’s request to increase their rates for electricity. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones has scheduled a series of informational public comment hearings regarding El Paso Electric Company’s request to increase their rates for electricity. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-8-5HowWillTheUpcomingElPasoElectricRateCaseAffectYourElectricBill.pdf Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – At the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Committee meetings, NARUC President Lisa Edgar of Florida announced the formation of a new telecommunications task force. SANTA FE – At the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Committee meetings, NARUC President Lisa Edgar of Florida announced the formation of a new telecommunications task force. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-7-30CommissionerEspinozaAppointedToServeOnNewTelecommunicationsTaskForce.pdf Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In a 5-0 vote Wednesday morning, July 29, commissioners of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted to approve the application submitted by the Need A Ride shuttle service to operate in Sierra County. SANTA FE – In a 5-0 vote Wednesday morning, July 29, commissioners of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted to approve the application submitted by the Need A Ride shuttle service to operate in Sierra County. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-7-30NeedARideShuttleServiceReceivesUnanimousSupportFromThePRCToOperateOutOfSierraCounty.pdf Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The Office of the New Mexico State Fire Marshal was requested at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 12, to the scene of a structure fire in the Las Palomas Fire District. SANTA FE – The Office of the New Mexico State Fire Marshal was requested at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 12, to the scene of a structure fire in the Las Palomas Fire District. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-7-13StateFireMarshalsOfficeInvestigatingSundaysFatalFireInLasPalomas.pdf Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In a 4-1 vote, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today authorized an extension to August 1 for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to file needed documents regarding agreements between PNM and other entities pertaining to the San Juan Generating Station. SANTA FE – In a 4-1 vote, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today authorized an extension to August 1 for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to file needed documents regarding agreements between PNM and other entities pertaining to the San Juan Generating Station. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-6-24PRCGrantsAug1ExtensionForPNMsSanJuanFiling.pdf Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Consumer Relations Division (CRD) has been assisting subscribers of the federal Lifeline program who have been de-enrolled from the program. CRD staff has been assisting de-enrolled subscribers in the re-enrollment process. SANTA FE – The staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Consumer Relations Division (CRD) has been assisting subscribers of the federal Lifeline program who have been de-enrolled from the program. CRD staff has been assisting de-enrolled subscribers in the re-enrollment process. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-6-12PRCConsumerRelationsStaffAssistsLifelineCustomersThroughRe-enrollmentProcess.pdf Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – While many viewed Wednesday’s action as a time extension, the order signed by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) sets a hearing on the merits of Public Service Company of New Mexico’s request for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the additional 132 megawatts of the San Juan Generating Station, and requires PNM to file a plan, which could include final, signed agreements, by no later than July 1, 2015 or risk having their CCN application denied. SANTA FE – While many viewed Wednesday’s action as a time extension, the order signed by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) sets a hearing on the merits of Public Service Company of New Mexico’s request for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the additional 132 megawatts of the San Juan Generating Station, and requires PNM to file a plan, which could include final, signed agreements, by no later than July 1, 2015 or risk having their CCN application denied. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-5-28PRCOrdersCCNHearingForSanJuanCase.pdf Thu, 28 May 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 All five members of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted to reject Public Service Company of New Mexico’s application to increase electrical rates for the company’s residential customers during the Commission’s case management meeting held Wednesday afternoon, May 13. All five members of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission voted to reject Public Service Company of New Mexico’s application to increase electrical rates for the company’s residential customers during the Commission’s case management meeting held Wednesday afternoon, May 13. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-5-14PNMsRequestToRaiseResidentialRatesUnanimouslyRejectedByThePRC.pdf Thu, 14 May 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 PRC Vice Chair Lynda Lovejoy attended the Fourth Annual Tribal Telecom and Technology Conference – held Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7 – at Hotel Albuquerque-Old Town, where she was recognized for her role as a leader in state government. PRC Vice Chair Lynda Lovejoy attended the Fourth Annual Tribal Telecom and Technology Conference – held Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7 – at Hotel Albuquerque-Old Town, where she was recognized for her role as a leader in state government. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-5-5PRCViceChairLovejoyAwardedForYearsOfServiceAtTribalTelecomConference.pdf Tue, 05 May 2015 16:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 A matter that has come before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission at a number of open meetings in recent weeks was revisited Wednesday, April 29, when commissioners reviewed the stipulation arising from Public Service Company of New Mexico’s petition for declaratory order to back bill Valencia Power LLC and at what rate. A matter that has come before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission at a number of open meetings in recent weeks was revisited Wednesday, April 29, when commissioners reviewed the stipulation arising from Public Service Company of New Mexico’s petition for declaratory order to back bill Valencia Power LLC and at what rate. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-30PNMValenciaPowerStipulationPartiallyApproved.pdf Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 ALBUQUERQUE – Officials with the Public Regulation Commission’s Pipeline Safety Bureau joined members of New Mexico 811, the New Mexico Utility Contractors Association and others during the National Safe Digging Month Celebration held at NM811 headquarters in Albuquerque on Thursday, April 23. ALBUQUERQUE – Officials with the Public Regulation Commission’s Pipeline Safety Bureau joined members of New Mexico 811, the New Mexico Utility Contractors Association and others during the National Safe Digging Month Celebration held at NM811 headquarters in Albuquerque on Thursday, April 23. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-24PipelineSafetyBureauOfficialsCelebrateSafeDiggingMonth.pdf Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – In its open meeting held today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission determined that CenturyLink QC qualifies as a mid-size carrier under New Mexico law. By definition, a mid-size carrier serves fewer than 375,000 access lines in the state. SANTA FE – In its open meeting held today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission determined that CenturyLink QC qualifies as a mid-size carrier under New Mexico law. By definition, a mid-size carrier serves fewer than 375,000 access lines in the state. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-8PRCDeterminesCenturyLinkQualifiesAsAMid-SizeCarrier.pdf Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza (District 3) held a Wildfire Task Force meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 1, in Santa Fe, welcoming a host of members. New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Valerie Espinoza (District 3) held a Wildfire Task Force meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 1, in Santa Fe, welcoming a host of members. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-04-03CommissionerEspinozaConvenesWildfireTaskForceMeeting.pdf Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:24:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Consumer Relations Division has learned that early this morning, a fiber optic cable in the Gallup area owned by CenturyLink was cut. The cut caused an outage of service to some of Sacred Wind’s customers in their Southern Exchange, and has affected some mobile phone service that depends on the local companies’ fiber systems. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Consumer Relations Division has learned that early this morning, a fiber optic cable in the Gallup area owned by CenturyLink was cut. The cut caused an outage of service to some of Sacred Wind’s customers in their Southern Exchange, and has affected some mobile phone service that depends on the local companies’ fiber systems. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-3NMArizonaPhoneCustomersAffected.pdf Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 The City of Las Cruces has become the very first community in the state of New Mexico to obtain a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO). Class 1 is the top ranking for ISO, and is a distinction held by just 97 communities nationwide. The City of Las Cruces has become the very first community in the state of New Mexico to obtain a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO). Class 1 is the top ranking for ISO, and is a distinction held by just 97 communities nationwide. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-1LasCrucesFireDptISOrating.pdf Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Chair Karen Montoya was among nearly two dozen speakers who addressed those attending the Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit held today. The summit took place at the Science and Technology Park Rotunda at the University of New Mexico, located at 801 University Blvd. SE, Park North, First Floor-East, in Albuquerque. SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Chair Karen Montoya was among nearly two dozen speakers who addressed those attending the Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit held today. The summit took place at the Science and Technology Park Rotunda at the University of New Mexico, located at 801 University Blvd. SE, Park North, First Floor-East, in Albuquerque. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-4-1PRCCommissionChairMontoyaAttends.pdf Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – The Public Regulation Commission applauds the hard work put in by New Mexico’s lawmakers in passing three key pieces of legislation supported by the PRC over the course of the 2015 legislative session. SANTA FE – The Public Regulation Commission applauds the hard work put in by New Mexico’s lawmakers in passing three key pieces of legislation supported by the PRC over the course of the 2015 legislative session. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-30LegislativeRecap.pdf Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 Public Regulation Commission Chairwoman Karen Montoya on Thursday, March 26, addressed the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their regular meeting. Chairwoman Montoya updated the Chamber membership regarding the current issues facing the PRC as well as recent legislation and economic development initiatives, and fielded many questions from those attending. Public Regulation Commission Chairwoman Karen Montoya on Thursday, March 26, addressed the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their regular meeting. Chairwoman Montoya updated the Chamber membership regarding the current issues facing the PRC as well as recent legislation and economic development initiatives, and fielded many questions from those attending. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-30PRCCommissionChairwomanMontoya.pdf Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE – Commissioners of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today, Wednesday, March 25, signed a resolution designating April as Safe Digging Month within the state of New Mexico. The resolution won the full support of all five commissioners. SANTA FE – Commissioners of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) today, Wednesday, March 25, signed a resolution designating April as Safe Digging Month within the state of New Mexico. The resolution won the full support of all five commissioners. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-3-25PRCDesignatesAprilSafeDiggingMonth.pdf Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE—Southern New Mexico residents will have the opportunity to address the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) regarding the application submitted by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) for approval to abandon two of four units located at the San Juan Generating Station in Farmington. SANTA FE—Southern New Mexico residents will have the opportunity to address the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) regarding the application submitted by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) for approval to abandon two of four units located at the San Juan Generating Station in Farmington. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-18-PRCAnnouncesPublicHearingSilverCity.pdf Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:04:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 In an effort to initiate improved broadband service throughout the state of New Mexico, the PRC has announced plans to create a task force to do just that. In an effort to initiate improved broadband service throughout the state of New Mexico, the PRC has announced plans to create a task force to do just that. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-3-13BroadbandImprovementStatewide.pdf Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:53:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Karen Montoya (District 1) is calling on the public to make public comment on a proposal that will affect their electric bills. New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Karen Montoya (District 1) is calling on the public to make public comment on a proposal that will affect their electric bills. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-10ChairMontoyaInvitesPublic.pdf Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:53:03 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 Taos team will join national experts for renewable energy transition planning. Taos team will join national experts for renewable energy transition planning. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-06-Renewable-TaosProject.pdf Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:59:48 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 SANTA FE—Residents, officials from San Juan County municipalities, the Navajo Nation, and employees of a number of companies that contract with the San Juan Generating Station or benefit economically filled the Farmington City Council Chambers on Wednesday, March 4, with a number of attendees watching and listening from just outside the chambers during two public hearings held by the Public Regulation Commission. SANTA FE—Residents, officials from San Juan County municipalities, the Navajo Nation, and employees of a number of companies that contract with the San Juan Generating Station or benefit economically filled the Farmington City Council Chambers on Wednesday, March 4, with a number of attendees watching and listening from just outside the chambers during two public hearings held by the Public Regulation Commission. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-05-OverflowCrowdsGreetCommissioners Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:59:48 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9 FARMINGTON – The Public Regulation Commission (Commission) has scheduled an open meeting for public comment regarding the application of Public Service Company of New Mexico for approval to abandon San Juan Generating Station Units 2 and 3, issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the replacement of power resources, issuance of accounting orders, and determination of related ratemaking principles and treatment. FARMINGTON – The Public Regulation Commission (Commission) has scheduled an open meeting for public comment regarding the application of Public Service Company of New Mexico for approval to abandon San Juan Generating Station Units 2 and 3, issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the replacement of power resources, issuance of accounting orders, and determination of related ratemaking principles and treatment. http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/rssfeedfiles/pressreleases/older/2015-03-02-PRCSchedulesOM.pdf Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:59:48 GMT 70A7C0C2-CC5A-4684-A6A4-7C030D3909C9