More Background & Latest News

 

Fact Sheets & Issue Papers 

Main Fact Sheet on New Mexico, EPA Regional Haze Plans (PDF)

Quick Facts on San Juan Generating Station  (PDF)

PNM Environmental Accomplishments (PDF)

Background on Regional Haze and Best Available Retrofit Technology  (PDF)

Real Facts vs. What They're Saying About The San Juan Plant  (PDF)

Aerial Simulations of SCR Installation at San Juan (before, during & after)  (PDF)

Explanation of Major Differences Between EPA, PNM Cost Estimates  (PDF)


News Stories

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State Given More Time On San Juan Emissions
Albuquerque Journal
July 2, 2012

Navajo official says EPA rules threaten jobs at San Juan plant and mine
Green Valley News
June 7, 2012

EPA OK's Most of N.M.'s Plan
Albuquerque Journal
June 5, 2012

Editorial: EPA Needs To Get Real On Pollution Retrofit
Albuquerque Journal
May 23, 2012

As Obama Visits N.M., Utility and Advocacy Groups Protest EPA Rule
The Wall Street Journal
March 21, 2012

San Juan Generating Station, PNM Emissions Fight Continues with EPA
The Farmington Daily-Times
March 23, 2012

PNM CEO Explains Troubles with EPA
News New Mexico
March 15

Nonprofit Sides with PNM This Time
Albuquerque Journal
March 2, 2012

Court Denies Power Plant Delay
The Daily-Times (Farmington)
March 2, 2012

New Mexico Utility Caught on Horns of Technology Dilemma
Environment News Service
March 1, 2012

ND Gets Good News in EPA Air Quality Battle
The Bismarck Tribune
March 2, 2012

PNM Moves Forward With San Juan Pollution Controls
KUNM (audio)
Jan. 30, 2012

PNM Issues RFP for Coal-Fired Plant's Contested Pollution Control Project
Platts Energy
Jan. 30, 2012

Navajo Leader Weighs in on Emissions Debate
The Associated Press
Nov. 4, 2011

Groups Criticize EPA for Stepping on NM’s Authority to Regulate Coal-Fired Power Plant
The Associated Press
Nov. 2, 2011

Editorial Cartoon by John Trever
Albuquerque Journal
Oct. 30, 2011

Gov. Martinez Vows to Fight EPA Decision on NM Coal-Fired Power Plant
The Associated Press
Oct. 26, 2011

PNM Asks EPA to reconsider
The Daily Times (Farmington)
Oct. 25, 2011

PNM Asks EPA To Revisit Costly Pollution Plan
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Albuquerque Journal
Oct. 24, 2011

Behind the scenes of PNM’s San Juan cost debate
New Mexico Business Weekly
Sept. 23, 2011

PNM sues to get EPA’s SCR pollution-control ruling reversed
Platts Energy Week
Sept. 20, 2011

GridWeek Analysis: Smart Grid Losing to EPA
AOL Energy
Sept. 19, 2011

PNM files appeal over power plant proposal
The Associated Press
Sept. 16, 2011

PNM: Federal Order Will Bump Rates
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Albuquerque Journal
Aug. 5, 2011



Editorials, Letters & Blog Posts

Editorial: EPA Can’t See Common Sense for Its Haze Regs
Albuquerque Journal
June 8, 2012

Letter from N.M. Governor Martinez to EPA (PDF)
April 26, 2012

State Coal Plant Plan Makes Long-Term Sense

Albuquerque Journal
March 8, 2012

Guest Editorial: Plant Plan for Coal Plant Most Workable
Albuquerque Journal and Santa Fe New Mexican
March 2, 2012, and March 6, 2012

Guest Editorial: EPA Haze Plan Ignores Economic Reality (PDF)
The Daily-Times Farmington
Nov. 27, 2011

Guest Editorial: PNM's Making Needed Changes At Its Coal-Fired San Juan Plant
Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov. 27, 2011

Democrat in Roundhouse Protests EPA Decision Over Coal-Fired Power Plant

New Mexico Watchdog
Nov. 8, 2011

Letter from Navajo Nation to EPA in Support of New Mexico Regional Haze Plan (PDF)
Nov. 3, 2011

Blog on New Study: EPA's Shocking New Mexico Power Grab
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Oct. 26, 2011

Guest Editorial: Coal plant an asset for customers
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sept. 19, 2011

Guest Editorial: Don't Believe the EPA -- PNM Ruling a Ripoff
Albuquerque Journal
Aug. 12, 2011

Letter: EPA uses scare tactics for their own reasons
Valencia County News-Bulletin
Aug. 31, 2011

Guest Editorial: State Plan for San Juan Plant a Wise Investment in State’s Energy Future (PDF) 
Albuquerque Journal
May 29, 2011


News Releases

EPA Grants 90-Day Stay for San Juan Generating Station
July 3, 2012

PNM: Court Decision on Stay Request Renews Focus on EPA
March 1, 2012

PNM Accepting Bids for EPA-Mandated Plant Upgrade Even As It Makes Case for Less Expensive Technology
Jan. 30, 2012

PNM Asks U.S. EPA to Reconsider Decision on San Juan Generating Station, Says Delay During Appeal "Critical"

Oct. 22, 2011

PNM Appeals EPA Decision on San Juan Power Plant to Federal Court, Asks EPA for Stay While Matter is Decided
Sept. 16, 2011

PNM to Appeal EPA Decision on San Juan Generating Station
Aug. 5, 2011

PNM Expects to Meet Growing Electric Demand with New Natural Gas Plants, Increased Energy Efficiency and More Renewable Energy
July 18, 2011

New Mexico Plan Best Way to Address Regional Haze, Minimize Cost Impact on Customers
April 4, 2011

San Juan Generating Station Set to Outperform Proposed Federal Mercury Limits
March 31, 2011

PNM Encourages Public to Weigh in on Proposed EPA Rule on San Juan Generating Station
Feb. 14, 2011

PNM Says EPA Plan Would Add Major New Cost at Primary Coal Plant
Dec. 21, 2010


List of Supporters

Commissioner Glojean Todacheene, San Juan County Commission

Grant County Commission

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 611

Los Alamos County Council

Mayor Andres Silva, Mayor of Deming

Navajo Nation

Northern Navajo Agency Council

Otero County Commission

Prosperity Works

San Juan County Commission

San Miguel County Commission

San Juan Chapter (Navajo)

Shiprock Chapter (Navajo)

Socorro County Commission