El Paso Electric to Host Community Meetings in New Mexico

Utility company seeks customer feedback on proposed rate increase and other regional issues.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:52am

A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring polished metal, glass, and copper utility objects arranged elegantly on a clean background, conceptually representing the abstract ideas of infrastructure, energy distribution, and community engagement.El Paso Electric's community meetings aim to connect directly with customers and address regional energy concerns.El Paso Today

El Paso Electric, the regional electricity provider, will be hosting a series of public meetings across Doña Ana County, New Mexico next week. The meetings are intended to engage with customers, share information on utility-related matters impacting the region, and gather feedback, particularly on a proposed rate increase for the company's New Mexico customers.

Why it matters

As a major utility serving southern New Mexico, El Paso Electric's decisions on rates and infrastructure planning can significantly impact residents and businesses in the region. These community meetings provide an important opportunity for the company to directly connect with customers and address their concerns.

The details

The meetings will cover a range of topics related to El Paso Electric's operations and future plans for the region, including the proposed rate increase for New Mexico customers. The utility says the sessions are part of ongoing efforts to improve communication and transparency with the communities it serves.

  • The community meetings will take place across Doña Ana County, New Mexico next week.

The players

El Paso Electric

A regional electricity provider serving customers in West Texas and southern New Mexico.

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What’s next

Following the community meetings, El Paso Electric will review the feedback received from customers and continue its process for potentially adjusting rates in New Mexico.

The takeaway

These public meetings demonstrate El Paso Electric's commitment to engaging with its customer base and addressing their concerns, particularly around any proposed changes to electricity rates that could impact household and business budgets in the region.