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Regulators approve rate increase for New Mexico Gas Company

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1 year ago

July 28, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.. — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission gave New Mexico Gas Company the green light to raise their rates this fall.

Commissioners unanimously approved the increased rates come October 1. This will mean the average monthly residential bill — your monthly bill for the gas you use at home — will go up 7.1%

The residential customer fixed monthly access fee will remain at $12.40. Residents in the budget billing program and using an average of 53 therms of gas per month will see an increase of about $4.20 per month.

You can check your usage and estimate bill impacts here.

According to NMGC, an “uncontested settlement agreement” in March 2024 provided a revenue increase of $30 million, instead of their request for about $49 million. They added the authorized return on equity and capital structure used to help set rates were unchanged from their previous rate increase.

“We appreciate the work by all parties to engage in positive discussions and reach a resolution that ensures the Company can continue to safely provide reliable natural gas service to our customers,” NMGC President Ryan Shell said.

A representative for the company says the new rates will help pay for increasing costs they’re experiencing from expanding regulatory requirements in the industry. They also say it supports improvements to gas delivery infrastructure and the replacement of their customer billing and information system.

The company offers payment assistance programs for customers, a budget billing program and energy efficiency programs. Learn more about that here.

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New Mexico transfer LS Trey Dubuc commits to Texas

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January 5, 2026

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New Mexico transfer LS Trey Dubuc commits to Texas

After Lance St. Louis served as the starting long snapper for the Texas Longhorns for four seasons, special teams coordinator Jeff Banks landed an experienced replacement when New Mexico Lobos transfer Trey Dubuc pledged while on a visit to the Forty Acres.

The pledge from Dubuc ensures that Texas has experienced replacements for three specialists despite signing high school prospects at each position — with the SEC expanding to 105 scholarships in 2026, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian can afford to develop high school recruits at those positions behind experienced transfers like Dubuc.

The Fort Lauderdale product started his career at USF after playing on two state championship teams at Cardinal Gibbons. A 6’1, 209-pounder, Dubuc redshirted during his freshman season in 2023 before appearing in one game as the backup long snapper the following year.

After transferring to New Mexico, Dubuc served as the starting long snapper while making two tackles for the Lobos.

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Missionary from Utah serving in New Mexico died unexpectedly in sleep

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January 4, 2026

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Missionary from Utah serving in New Mexico died unexpectedly in sleep

SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.

Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.

According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.

Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.

According to the release, an autopsy is planned.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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