Lordsburg Generating Station

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In 2002, PNM built the $60 million, 80-megawatt natural gas-fired Lordsburg Generating Station in southwestern New Mexico. The plant, owned and operated in Lordsburg by PNM, provides power during peak-usage times and enhance power reliability in the region.

The plant has two simple-cycle combustion turbines, each designed to generate 40 megawatts of power. Construction began in January 2002 and was completed in June 2002.

Economic benefits

• The plant will generate $19.4 million in state and local taxes over a 10-year period.
• The plant employs four people full-time and three part-time managers, with an annual payroll of about $264,000.

Environment

• The plant complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including the Clean Air Act of 1970.
• The plant will pursue certification of its environmental management system through an independent auditor in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001 (International Organization for Standardization in Switzerland). This recognition verifies that the plant's system meets rigorous international environmental standards.