New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SM26: UTILITIES IN REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGS.
Status: Introduced, February 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ SENATE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Peter Wirth and Pat Woods A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE NEW MEXICO SENATE SUPPORT NEW MEXICO UTILITIES PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS AS A MATTER OF LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CONCERN TO ADVANCE REGIONAL COORDINATION, IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF ELECTRICITY SERVICE, PROVIDE THE STATE'S RESIDENTS WITH DEPENDABLE ACCESS TO POWER AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S ENERGY TRANSITION. WHEREAS, New Mexico's energy transition and long-term economic growth depend on a reliable, affordable and efficiently coordinated regional electric grid that ensures all New Mexico residents have access to dependable power; and WHEREAS, participation in regional energy markets has been shown to lower electricity costs for consumers by enabling .232614.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ utilities to share generation resources, optimize energy dispatch across multiple states and reduce the need for costly, redundant generation and reserves, thereby delivering economic benefits directly to utility customers; and WHEREAS, full regional integration through participation in organized wholesale markets, such as regional transmission organizations, independent system operators or voluntary energy markets, offer substantial benefits by reducing system costs, promoting competition and providing transparent price signals that encourage efficient investment and protect ratepayers while also supporting the long-term sustainability of the electric grid; …
Sponsors
- Peter Wirth (D, SD-025) · primary sponsor
- Pat Woods (R, SD-007)
Latest actions
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, UTILITIES (sewer, electric, gas, water, telephone)
Common questions
- What is SM26?
- SM26 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): UTILITIES IN REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGS.
- What is the status of SM26?
- Introduced as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SM26?
- Peter Wirth (D, SD-025), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SM26?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=M&legNo=26&year=26
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