PNM Power Pole Replacement Project | HWY 14
–THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SOON WITH
A RECORDING OF THE SMA HOSTED MEETING WITH PNM THAT WAS HELD
AUGUST 7th via ZOOM
ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION–
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY ZOOM MEETING:
link to our community notice mailing
For all of you who were interested in learning more about the PNM Power Pole Replacement Project along HWY 14, and along other (lateral) roads in the future, SMA hosting a ZOOM meeting on Thursday, August 7, beginning at 5:30 PM. PNM staff presented details about the project and addressed questions and concerns from the audience. As in past SMA-hosted ZOOM meetings, attendees were able to ask questions using the Chat function.
The Project Sheet and Map below show the scope of the entire project, though at this time, work is only being done along HWY 14.
Below is a list of the project team members who participated, along with their titles:
PNM
Government Affairs & Community Relations – Carlos Lucero, Manager & Sergio Cisneros-Mata, Northern NM Coordinator
Distribution Engineering – Michael Moyer, Director & Jeremy Tabet, Manager
Environmental – Shelby Mcgee, Environmental Scientist
Vegetation Management – Justin Clemens, Senior Forester
Burns & McDonnell
Juan Carlos “JC” Cordova, Project Manager
Bradley Ode, Engineering Manager
Colton Russell, Distribution Modernization Engineer
Susie Sollien, Public Engagement Specialist
Erin Brizuela, Public Engagement Specialist
We’ll be covering:
- Project purpose & scope
- Overhead vs. underground powerline construction, permitting & regulations
- Construction timeline
- Environmental considerations – erosion, vegetation management, etc.
- Unplanned outages
- Community outreach
Note: While we won’t discuss the NMDOT right‑of‑way vegetation plan in this meeting, PNM’s Senior Forester will join us to answer questions on typical vegetation management practices
PNM leadership is continuing to follow up with NMDOT on resolving the delay with the cutting/trimming permit being issued.
RECENT POSTS ABOUT THIS PROJECT: