By Hannah Grover The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will launch a graduate certificate in geothermal energy this fall. New Mexico Tech’s new program comes amid increasing interest in geothermal energy, which can provide a stable, clean source of energy. “New Mexico has a strong geothermal potential due to its natural heat sources,” […]
Energy Transition
NM Political Report
Heinrich calls on DOE to uphold commitments, provide funds for projects
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NM Political Report
Here’s how PNM decides when to shut off power during high winds
By Hannah Grover The Public Service Company of New Mexico is monitoring weather closely as it determines whether to shutoff electricity to prevent wildfires. Omni Warner, vice president of PNM’s operations and engineering, said Tuesday was the fourth severe weather incident that led PNM to send out notice that a public safety power shutoff could […]
NM Political Report
Bill paving the way for low-income utility rates awaits governor’s signature
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NM Political Report
Bill increasing royalty rates on top producing oil and gas leases heads to governor’s desk
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NM Political Report
Trump looks to save coal, what could that mean for New Mexico
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NM Political Report
Utility line caused 21,000-acre Mogote Hill Fire, which is now under control
<img width="423" height="346" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp 423w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376-300×245.webp 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376-400×327.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661556" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/utility-line-caused-21000-acre-mogote-hill-fire-which-is-now-under-control/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376/" data-orig-file="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp" data-orig-size="423,346" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division–e1742232848376" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Crews work to secure containment lines on the Mogote Hill Fire […]
NM Political Report
PRC commissioners taken surprise by El Paso Electric’s decision to join new market
By Hannah Grover El Paso Electric surprised state regulators when it announced plans in January to join the Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+. This decision would place EPE in a separate market than the state’s largest utility, the Public Service Company of New Mexico. Markets+ is a regional, day-ahead market that facilitates increased collaboration between utilities. […]
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PNM Decides Not to Cut Power to East Mountains Residents
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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents
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