PNM/Avangrid Merger Nixed

December 10, 2021 – The Line Panel reacts to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s decision to nix the proposed PNM merger. Panelists explore comments from PRC members who cited “a demonstrated record” of bad behavior from both companies, PNM and its proposed partner, Avangrid. And, where does this leave Attorney General Hector Balderas after his vocal support for the deal? 

Host: Gene Grant 

Line Opinion Panelists: 
Diane Snyder, Former State Senator                                                                               
Eric Griego, Former State Senator 
Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations 

For More Information: 
New Mexico Regulators Reject Proposed Merger – Associated Press 
PNM-Avangrid Merger Rejected by PRC – Albuquerque Journal 
Laura Paskus Speaks With PNM & Iberdola Leaders – NMiF Youtube