A transmission line will send wind power generated in southern New Mexico 550 miles west into Arizona where it could serve urban markets there and in California.. The SunZia Transmission project ...

No counties in New Mexico are in the "red" category. Three counties are currently green and 10 others, including Dona Ana, Luna, Otero, are yellow.

New Mexico ranked 11 th in the nation for wind energy potential, the EIA reported in April, and 3 rd in solar potential. Adrian Hedden can be reached at 575-628-5516, achedden@currentargus.com or ...