Legal Notices
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Notice to Customers of PNM
PNM APPLICATION FOR REVISION OF RATES
On June 14, 2024, PNM filed an application for approval of revision of electric rates. The case of reference is 24-00089-UT.
Update 3/12/25: The public hearing was held on February 17, 2025, via Zoom videoconference and was streamed live on YouTube. A recommendation and final decision are pending, but written comments can still be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of PNM
PNM APPLICATION FOR PPA, ESA & CCN
On November 22, 2024, PNM filed an application seeking approval of a purchased power and energy storage agreements and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for system resources in 2028. The case of reference is 24-00271-UT. The public hearing was held on April 2, 2025. A recommendation and final decision are pending.
There is still time to send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of SPS/Xcel
Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) filed its annual renewable energy application with the NMPRC on April 1, 2025 (Commission Case No. 25-00027-UT). SPS proposes recovering an estimated $29,738,984 in associated costs over a 12-month period beginning January 1, 2026, through its RPS cost rider. A public hearing on the application is set for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9 a.m. via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube under the Public Hearings tab of this website. The period for public comments and protests is open through May 1, 2025. Send protests or public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov
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Notice to Customers of SPS/Xcel
SPS/XCEL 2028 QUADRENNIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
On November 19, 2024, SPS filed an application seeking approval of its 2028 Quadrennial EE Plan and other relief. The case of reference is 24-00269-UT. The public hearing has been rescheduled to May 28-29, at 9 a.m. The hearing will be held via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube.
Send public comments to PR.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of SPS/Xcel
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN COSTS AND CREDITS TO CUSTOMERS THROUGH FPPCAC
On November 21, 2024, SPS/XCEL filed a petition requesting approval to flow certain costs and credits to its customers through its Fuel and Purchased Power Cost Adjustment Clause produced from new solar battery storage facilities. The Application was assigned case number 24-00270-UT. A public hearing is set for June 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube.
The period for public comments is open. Comments can be send via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov
More details here.
Notice to Customers of SPS/Xcel
SPS SOUTHWEST POWER POOL INTEGRATED MARKET PLACE OPTION TARIFF
On October 10, 2024, SPS filed an application for approval of Southwest Power Pool Integrated Marketplace Demand Response Option Tariff. The matter was given Case Number 24-00259-UT
UPDATE 3/21/2025: The public hearing of March 26, 2025 was cancelled. A decision and final order are pending.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of SPS/Xcel and CVEC
SPS/CENTRAL VALLEY ELETRIC AMENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT
On November 26, 2024, SPS and CVEC filed a joint application requesting approval of an amended service agreement between SPS and CVEC. The case of reference is 24-00274-UT.
UPDATE 3/21/2025: The public hearing of April 3, 2025 is cancelled. A decision and final order are pending.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of Central Valley electric Cooperative
SPS/CVEC AMENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT
On November 26, 2024, SPS and CVEC filed a joint application requesting approval of an amended service agreement between SPS and CVEC. The case of reference is 24-00274-UT. The public hearing of April 3, 2025 was not necessary and it was cancelled. A decision and final order are pending.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Renewable Energy Industries
Notice of Request for Approval of Solar Generation and Battery Storage Facilities in San Juan County
On March 12, Foxtail Flats Solar and Four Mile Mesa Solar filed an application requesting approval to locate a solar facility and battery storage system on the Ute Mountain Ute’s Tribe Reservation and adjacent lands, approximately 12 miles northwest of Farmington in San Juan County, New Mexico. The application was given Case Numer 25-00019-UT. A public hearing to hear and receive evidence is set for Friday, July 11, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. The hearing, if one is needed, will be conducted online via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube. Public input is important. The period for public comments is open now. Comments can be sent via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
GAS UTILITIES
Notice to Customers of New Mexico Gas Company
THE ACQUISITION OF NM GAS CO BY SATURN UTILITY HOLDCO
On November 1, 2024, New Mexico Gas Company and Others filed an application for approval of the acquisition of NM Gas Co. by Saturn Utilities Holdco, LLC. The case reference is 24-00266-UT. A public hearing is set to commence at 9:30 a.m. on June 20, 2025 via the Zoom videoconference and streamed live on YouTube.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of New Mexico Gas Company
PROPOSED REVISION OF RULE 16-LINE EXTENSION POLICY
On December 31, 2024, New Mexico Gas Company filed Advice Notice 105 and revised Rule No. 16 concerning its procedures for addressing customers’ requests for extending the company’s gas Distribution Mains and determining its and its customers responsibility for the cost of installing the field equipment to provide the service. This matter has been assigned Case Number 25-00002-UT. A public hearing on the proposed change is set for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 9 a.m. via Zoom videoconferencing and will be streamed live on YouTube.
The period for public comment is open. Comments can be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice to Customers of Zia Natural Gas
APPLICATION FOR CONTINUED USE OF PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE
On October 15, 2024, Zia Natural Gas filed an application requesting approval to continue to use its Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause. The case of reference is 24-00261-UT.
UPDATE 1/27/25: The public hearing of February 6, 2025 is not necessary and is cancelled. A decision and a final order are pending.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov .
More details here.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATION CARRIER
Notice of ETC Application
DISH WIRELESS LLC
On April 3, 2023, Dish Wireless filed a petition requesting designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier in New Mexico for the limited purpose of offering lifeline service to qualified households. The petition was assigned case number 23-00115-UT. The public hearing is set for June 20, 2025, at 9 a.m. online via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube through this website.
Public comments can be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice of ETC Application
SBI BROADBAND
On November 1, 2024, SBI Broadband, LLC. filed an application requesting designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier in New Mexico. The case of reference is 24-00081-UT. The public hearing was held on March 28, 2025, and a recommendation and final order are pending.
Public comments can still be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
More details here.
Notice of Request to Amend ETC Designation to Include Tribal Lands
TRACFONE WIRELESS, INC.
On July 18, 2024, TracFone filed a petition requesting approval to expand its ETC service area to include tribal lands so it can provide Tribal Lifeline service to elegible households. The case of reference is 24-00244-UT.
UPDATE: 3/12/2025: The public hearing has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. via Zoom videoconference and will be streamed live on YouTube.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov .
More details here.
OTHER TELECOM APPLICATIONS
WATER UTILITIES
APPLICATIONS FOR ABANDONMENT, RATES, AND TRANSFERS
Notice to Customers of Eileen Acres
Mutual Domestic Water Association
ABANDONMENT AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND OPERATION
WATER SERVICE INVESTIGATIONS