NEW MEXICO PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR MORE PUBLIC OUTREACH REGARDING RESOURCES FOR CONSUMERS IN THE FACE OF INCREASING GAS PRICES

(SANTA FE, NM—OCTOBER 21)—This week at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s Open Meeting, Commissioner Theresa Becenti-Aguilar requested that New Mexico Gas Company provide more public outreach regarding resources available to consumers in the face of the increasing cost of natural gas. Tom Domme, Vice President External Affairs and General Counsel, with others from New Mexico Gas Company, provided a presentation at the Commission’s weekly Open Meeting regarding the rising cost of natural gas. Commissioner Becenti-Aguilar requested that New Mexico Gas Company invest more time and effort communicating about income-based assistance programs and possible pre-payment plans to New Mexico Gas Company customers in key service areas.