Thursday, February 3, 2011

New Mexico Statewide natural gas shortage hits, tens of thousands cut off

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Gas and electricity affected by weather

Companies banding together to keep people warm

Thursday, 03 Feb 2011

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Various gas and electric companies are encountering issues Thursday morning due to the extreme cold.
Natural Gas Emergency - Due to rolling black outs in West Texas and other problems, the delivery of natural gas into New Mexico has been impeded. States in the southwest are experiencing similar issues. The New Mexico Gas Company pipeline system is intact and crews are working to minimize the impact of this temporary situation. Customers have experienced an interruption of service in several communities. These include: Tularosa, La Luz, Espanola, Taos, Questa, Red River, the town of Bernalillo, Placitas, Santa Clara Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Alamogordo, Silver City, and San Ildefonso Pueblo. NM Gas Co. has been working with National, County and State emergency services and officials, as well as local assistance agencies
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