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News Cliplasvegasoptic.com·NM

Letter to the Editor 4/17/2026

New Mexico groups and residents are vehemently opposing Blackstone's proposed $11.5 billion acquisition of local utility PNM. Their concerns include potential electricity rate increases, decreased local accountability, and the anticipated strain on infrastructure from powering energy-intensive data centers, which could lead to water and energy shortages. The public is encouraged to submit comments to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission by May 1st regarding Case No. 25-00060-UT.

electricity government opposition environmental water

4/17/2026

News ClipKSFR·Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Karen Hao Speaks On Impact of Possible Blackstone Acquisition of PNM

This article discusses concerns raised by journalist Karen Hao and community organizer Bianca Sopoci-Belknap about the potential impact of Blackstone's acquisition of New Mexico's electric utility, PNM. They argue that this could lead to more AI data centers being built in New Mexico, which would burden local communities with construction costs and environmental toll from water usage.

environmental opposition electricity

3/16/2026