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June 18, 2009

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PNM Crews Removing Dead Trees Near Sandia Crest Power Line

Albuquerque: Hikers on the east side of Sandia Mountain may hear the sound of chainsaws this summer as PNM vegetation crews clear away dead trees near a power line that runs from Sandia Crest toward North Highway 14.

PNM is performing the work to protect against forest fires that could be triggered by a falling tree making contact with the power line. Hikers who come across the PNM crews cutting the trees should exercise caution and follow safety instructions provided by the crews.

For information, contact PNM at 1-888-DIAL PNM (1-888-342-5766) or the U.S. Forrest Service, Sandia Ranger District, at (505) 281-3304.

PNM is a subsidiary of PNM Resources, an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M. PNM provides electric utility service to 487,000 customers in New Mexico. The company also sells power on the wholesale market in the West. PNM Resources stock is traded primarily on the NYSE under the symbol PNM. For more information, see the company's Web site at PNM.com.