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PNM customers could see increase in electric bill

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2 weeks ago

September 4, 2024

PNM customers could see increase in electric bill

With temps still in the 90’s, a lot of us aren’t even close to turning off those A/C units.

That means your electric bill could still be hurting your pocket book every month. Now, there’s a chance your bill could be even higher.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With temps still in the 90’s, a lot of us aren’t even close to turning off those A/C units. That means your electric bill could still be hurting your pocket book every month.

Now, there’s a chance your bill could be even higher.

Nothing is official yet, but you may have already gotten a pamphlet in the mail from PNM.

A spokesperson with the company says the pamphlets and other outreach methods like social media posts are to inform customers of a possible rate increase. But that doesn’t mean your bill is going up next month.

According to a PNM spokesperson, the company filed a 2025 rate request with the New Mexico Public Regulations Commission.

PNM says this is just the first step in a yearlong process.

Any rate adjustment has to be approved through the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. The commission will hold a public process to review the rate request and decide on a final rate adjustment.

PNM says the proposed rate change will be applied over two phases in mid-2025 and January 2026.

The average monthly increase is projected to be $11.12 a month and $12.48 per month in January 2026.

KOB 4 asked PNM customers what they thought about this proposal.

“Everything just keeps going up, everything, everything just keeps going up. We don’t need an increase in electricity. We just got an increase in water bill, so now electricity and next will be the gas bill,” said Betty Pena, a PNM customer.

PNM issued the following statement on the possible rate change and the process of getting it changed:

“We are committed to keeping customers informed of any potential rate changes as we work through this year-long process. We sent all customers notices of the rate request, posted the rate request on our social media channels and our customer website. Additionally, any rate adjustment requires approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission which will hold a public process to review the rate request and determine a final rate.”

The company says it held off on rate increases through COVID-19 as long as it could.

The last time PNM filed for a rate increase was 2022. For more information about the 2025 rate request, click here.

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Hugh Freeze Thought Auburn ‘Played Slow’ Defensively Against New Mexico

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11 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Hugh Freeze Thought Auburn ‘Played Slow’ Defensively Against New Mexico

The Auburn Tigers held New Mexico to 19 points in Saturday’s win. But that number doesn’t tell the whole story.

Auburn allowed 448 total yards, 291 through the air and 157 on the ground. The Tigers did force two turnovers and held New Mexico to 4-of-13 on third downs.

Head coach Hugh Freeze believes that the Tigers have some things to work on defensively before SEC play begins.

“It looked like we were tired,” Freeze said. “I thought we played slow and not very disciplined, too many penalties, and we’re not playing with poise when we’re in position to make a play as a DB. That’s what I felt like.”

The Tigers tightened up on defense in the second half. Freeze credited defensive coordinator DJ Durkin and his staff with making the halftime adjustments necessary.

“I definitely think DJ and his staff are one of the better staffs at adjusting at halftime, but they don’t lack in preparation effort either,” Freeze said. “They had a lot to prepare for, and we didn’t see a lot of this, all of the X-off motions and extra tackle in the game. It was just a lot coming at us pretty fast there in the first half. But no excuse for us. Several of those plays, we’re in post high safety, and the high safety, when the quarterback starts scrambling around, decides he needs to not be a post high safety anymore.”

New Mexico’s offense did throw a lot of different things at Auburn, largely due to dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier’s diverse skillset.

“Now, I will say (New Mexico) had an open week, and they threw the kitchen sink at us,” Freeze said. “Every formation, every motion, every unbalanced and a quarterback they could run around and make plays, but we didn’t tackle well, didn’t think our effort was great, and hopefully that’s a good learning lesson for us. And I know DJ (Durkin) feels that way, and will work hard this week to make sure that we don’t see a repeat of that.”

Auburn will be facing another mobile quarterback in Taylon Green when Arkansas makes its way into Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and ESPN will carry the broadcast.

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NMDOT to host second meeting on I-25 rebuild in South Valley

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21 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host a meeting Tuesday on the rebuild of I-25 in a stretch of the South Valley.

They’re inviting the public to learn about design plans and the environmental impact of the reconstruction of I-25 between Avenida Cesar Chavez and the Sunport. NMDOT is also looking for public input on these plans.

The meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Herman Sanchez Community Center near Broadway and Anderson. The NMDOT project team will conduct a presentation and Q&A at 6:30 p.m. with an open house format before and after.

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