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