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El Paso Electric seeks $70.4M hike; average NM bills could rise nearly $42 a month - KFOX
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· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway This increase could affect customers in New Mexico, potentially raising their average monthly bills.
4 million. This increase could affect customers in New Mexico, potentially raising their average monthly bills. The proposed hike may lead to a significant increase in monthly bills for some customers.
Further details about the proposed rate hike and its potential impact are available from the source. For more information on the rate hike and how it may affect customers, readers can refer to the original article, which provides additional context and details about the proposal.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - El Paso ·
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What is this story about? El Paso Electric is seeking a rate hike of $70.4 million. This increase could affect customers in New Mexico, potentially raising their average monthly bills. The proposed hike may lead to a…
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