June 25 - Hector Balderas Withdraws Support of PNM's San Juan Plan

As the Public Regulation Commission granted PNM more time to finalize its plan for San Juan Generating Station, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he no longer supports PNM's current proposal. The AG says PNM's intention to replace energy lost when it shuts down two units at its coal-fired power plant near Farmington with a combination of other resources, including more coal, is "not good enough." KSFR At Noon hosts Zelie Pollon and Tom Trowbridge spoke to Balderas spokesman James Hallinan and Environment New Mexico State Director Sanders Moore about the Attorney General's stance on PNM's plan, and about good alternatives to coal power in New Mexico.