Legal Notices
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO – PNM
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY – SPS/XCEL
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2028 QUADRENNIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
On November 19, 2024, SPS filed an application seeking approval of its 2028 Quadrennial Energy Efficienc Plan and other relief. The case is 24-00269-UT. A recording of the public hearing of May 28, 2025 can be found on the Commission’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLzHnXeUx413Bxc8g2oXGA. Written comments on the matter can be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov. A final order is pending.
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN
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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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
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTING ORDER
SPS/XCEL filed an application on April 7, 2025, requesting approval of an accounting order for excess liability insurance expense under Case Number 25-00030-UT. A hearing to hear and receive evidence and arguments is set for July 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. The hearing, if one is needed, will be conducted via videoconference and will be streamed live on the Commission’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO. Anyone who is not associated to a party to the case can submit public comments via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov .
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY – EPE
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN FOR 2026 AND 9TH REVISED RATE NO. 38
El Paso Electric filed an application on May 1, 2025, requesting approval of its Renewable Energy Act Plan for 2026 and 9th Revised Rate No. 38 – RPS Cost Rider under Case Number 25-00038-UT. A hearing to hear and receive evidence and arguments is set for July 16-17, 2025 at 9 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via videoconference and will be streamed live on the Commission’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO. Anyone who is not associated to a party to the case may submit public comments via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF NEW MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRIES
NOTICES REGARDING RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY MATTERS
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 videoconference and will be streamed live on the Commission’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO. Public input is important. Comments can be sent via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
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GAS UTILITIES
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY – NMGC
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 23, 2025 via the Zoom videoconference and streamed live on the Commission’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO. Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
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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. The evidentiary public hearing was held Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A recommendation and Commission’s final order are pending. Comments can be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ZIA NATURAL GAS COMPANY
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF RATON NATURAL GAS COMPANY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE TO TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE USERS
APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATION CARRIER (ETCs)
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.
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SBI Broadband, LLC.
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.
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Tracfone nka Verizon Value, Inc.
On July 18, 2024, TracFone, now known as Verizon Value, Inc. filed a petition under Case Number 24-00244-UT, requesting approval to expand its ETC service area to include tribal lands so it can provide Tribal Lifeline service to elegible households. The public hearing was held Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A final order is pending.
Send public comments to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov .
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TRUCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
On April 9, 2025, TruConnect filed a petition, under Case Number 25-00031-UT, requesting the Commission to approve an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation. A public hearing will be held on August 27, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. via videoconferencing and will be streamed live on the Commisison’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO. Written comments may be sent via email to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov .
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OTHER TELECOM APPLICATIONS
WATER & SEWER UTILITIES
NOTICES TO WATER/SEWER USERS
APPLICATIONS FOR ABANDONMENT, RATES, AND TRANSFERS
Eileen Acres Mutual Domestic Water Association
On January 15, 2025, Eileen Acres Service Corporation filed an application under Case Number 25-00005-UT for approval to abandon all regulated utility service and to transfer assets and operation to Eileen Acres Mutual Domestic Water Consumer Association. A public hearing was held on May 22, 2025. A recording of the proceeding appears on the Commission’s YouTube Channel NMPRC_VIDEO.
Written comments may be sent to PRC.Records@prc.nm.gov.
WATER SERVICE INVESTIGATIONS