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El Paso Electric proposes $70 million rate increase in Doña Ana County
By Rishi Oza at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- El Paso Electric hosted a public meeting where New Mexico residents expressed their frustration on a potential rate increase.
The increase would see the average home in Doña Ana County pay about $42 more per month next year. It's the first rate increase since ...
Key takeaway The increase would see the average home in Doña Ana County pay about $42 more per month next year.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The proposed rate increase by El Paso Electric will have a direct impact on the daily lives of Doña Ana County residents, who will see their monthly bills rise by $42. This significant hike will affect low-income households the most, as they will have to allocate a larger portion of their budget to electricity costs. The fact that this is the first rate increase since 2015 suggests that El Paso Electric has been operating on outdated pricing, and the company's investments in New Mexico infrastructure are long overdue. However, the timing of the increase may still be challenging for many residents, particularly those living in the neighboring El Paso community, where economic conditions are closely tied to those in Doña Ana County. As the rate increase process moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how El Paso Electric engages with the community and addresses concerns about the impact of the hike on local households.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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The increase would see the average home in Doña Ana County pay about $42 more per month next year. It's the first rate increase since ...
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