El Paso Electric seeks $70.4M hike; average NM bills could rise nearly $42 a month

KFOX 14 El Paso TX & Las Cruces NM

Jun 22, 2026

New Mexico El Paso Electric customers can weigh in as the PRC considers a $70.4M base-rate hike. Bills could rise nearly $42 a month in 2027. Public comment hearing runs 4 to 7 pm…