PNM expects demolition of San Juan Generating Station to begin this spring

The Public Service Company of New Mexico submitted plans to San Juan County to demolish the San Juan Generating Station, according to utility spoke...

January 5, 2023
2:38 PM

The Public Service Company of New Mexico submitted plans to San Juan County to demolish the San Juan Generating Station, according to utility spokesperson Raymond Sandoval.In an email to NM Political Report, Sandoval said the utility submitted these plans on Dec. 28.'We anticipate working with the County to gain their approval of these plans by early March 2023 with demolition initiating shortly thereafter,' Sandoval said.PNM owns the site where the power plant is located and Sandoval said the substation located there remains a 'vital part of the electric system.

Hannah Grover