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PNM RESOURCES INC - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
 
 
         
Commission
 
Name of Registrants, State of Incorporation,
 
I.R.S. Employer
File Number
 
Address and Telephone Number
 
Identification No.
001-32462
 
PNM Resources, Inc.
 
85-0468296
   
(A New Mexico Corporation)
   
   
Alvarado Square
   
   
Albuquerque, New Mexico  87158
   
   
(505) 241-2700
   
         
001-06986
 
Public Service Company of New Mexico
 
85-0019030
   
(A New Mexico Corporation)
   
   
Alvarado Square
   
   
Albuquerque, New Mexico  87158
   
   
(505) 241-2700
   
         
002-97230
 
Texas-New Mexico Power Company
 
75-0204070
   
(A Texas Corporation)
   
   
577 N. Garden Ridge Blvd.
   
   
Lewisville, Texas  75067
   
   
(972) 420-4189
   

Indicate by check mark whether PNM Resources, Inc. (“PNMR”) and Public Service Company of New Mexico (“PNM”) (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES   ü    NO     

Indicate by check mark whether Texas-New Mexico Power Company (“TNMP”) (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES         NO   ü     (NOTE:  As a voluntary filer, not subject to the filing requirements, TNMP filed all reports under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web sites, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  YES___    NO___  (NOTE:  No Interactive Data Files required to be submitted.)


 
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether PNMR is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Large accelerated filer  ü
Accelerated filer     
Non-accelerated filer     

Indicate by check mark whether each of PNM and TNMP is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, or non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Large accelerated filer     
Accelerated filer     
Non-accelerated filer  ü

Indicate by check mark whether any of the registrants is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES          NO   ü

As of October 26, 2009, 86,673,174 shares of common stock, no par value per share, of PNMR were outstanding.

The total number of shares of common stock of PNM outstanding as of October 26, 2009 was 39,117,799 all held by PNMR (and none held by non-affiliates).

The total number of shares of common stock of TNMP outstanding as of October 26, 2009 was 6,358 all held indirectly by PNMR (and none held by non-affiliates).

PNM AND TNMP MEET THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (H) (1) (a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND ARE THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTION (H) (2).

This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by PNMR, PNM and TNMP.  Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf.  Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to the other registrants.   When this Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference into any filing with the SEC made by PNMR, PNM or TNMP, as a registrant, the portions of this Form 10-Q that relate to each other registrant are not incorporated by reference therein.



 
 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARY
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 
Page No.
GLOSSARY
3
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
  ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss)
6
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
7
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
9
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in PNMR Common Stockholders’ Equity
11
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12
     PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss)
13
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
14
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
16
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in PNM Common Stockholder’s Equity
18
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
19
     TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss)
20
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
21
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
23
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Stockholder’s Equity
25
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
26
     NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
27
  ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
72
                  AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
  ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
95
  ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
100
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
  ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
101
  ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
102
  ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
102
SIGNATURE
104
   
   



 
 
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GLOSSARY
Definitions:
   
Afton
Afton Generating Station
 
AG
New Mexico Attorney General
 
ALJ
Administrative Law Judge
 
Altura
Optim Energy Twin Oaks, LP; formerly known as Altura Power L.P.
 
Altura Cogen
Optim Energy Altura Cogen, LLC; formerly known as Altura Cogen, LLC (the CoGen Lyondell Power Generation Facility)
 
AOCI
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
APS
Arizona Public Service Company, which is the operator and a co-owner of PVNGS and
  Four Corners
 
BART
Best Available Retrofit Technology
 
Board
Board of Directors of PNMR
 
BTU
British Thermal Unit
 
CAIR
Clean Air Interstate Rule
 
Cal PX
California Power Exchange
 
Cascade
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.
 
Continental
Continental Energy Systems, L.L.C.
 
CRHC
Cap Rock Holding Corporation, a subsidiary of Continental
 
CTC
Competition Transition Charge
 
Decatherm
Million BTUs
 
Delta
Delta-Person Limited Partnership
 
DOE
Department of Energy
 
ECJV
ECJV Holdings, LLC
 
EIP
Eastern Interconnection Project
 
EnergyCo
EnergyCo, LLC, a limited liability company, owned 50% by each of PNMR and ECJV; now
   known as Optim Energy
 
EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
 
EPE
El Paso Electric Company
 
ERCOT
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
 
ESPP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
 
FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
 
FIP
Federal Implementation Plan
 
First Choice
First Choice Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Four Corners
Four Corners Power Plant
 
FPPAC 
Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause
 
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
 
GEaR
Gross Earnings at Risk
 
GHG
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
 
GWh
Gigawatt hours
 
IBEW
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 611
 
KWh
Kilowatt Hour
 
LBB
Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, a subsidiary of LBH
 
LBCS
Lehman Brothers Commodity Services, a subsidiary of LBH
 
LBH
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
 
LCC
Lyondell Chemical Company
 
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Generating Station
 
Luna
Luna Energy Facility
 
MD&A
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Moody’s
Moody’s Investor Services, Inc.
 
MW
Megawatt
 
MWh
Megawatt Hour
 
Navajo Acts
Navajo Nation Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act, the Navajo Nation Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Navajo Nation Pesticide Act
 
NDT
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts for PVNGS
 
Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
 
NMED
New Mexico Environment Department
 
NMGC
New Mexico Gas Company, a subsidiary of Continental
 
 
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NMPRC
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
 
NOX 
Nitrogen Oxides
 
NOI
Notice of Inquiry
 
NRC
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
 
OCI
Other Comprehensive Income
 
Optim Energy
Optim Energy, LLC, a limited liability company, owned 50% by each of PNMR and ECJV; formerly known as EnergyCo
 
PCRBs
Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
 
PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
 
PNM
Public Service Company of New Mexico and Subsidiaries
 
PNM Facility
PNM’s $400 Million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
 
PNMR
PNM Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
PNMR Facility
PNMR’s $600 Million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
 
PPA
Purchased Power Agreement
 
PRP
Potential Responsible Party
 
PUCT
Public Utility Commission of Texas
 
PVNGS
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
 
RCT
Reasonable Cost Threshold
 
REC
Renewable Energy Certificates
 
REP
Retail Electricity Provider
 
RFP
Request for Proposal
 
RMC
Risk Management Committee
 
SEC
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
 
SJCC
San Juan Coal Company
 
SJGS
San Juan Generating Station
 
SO2 
Sulfur Dioxide
 
SPS
Southwestern Public Service Company
 
SRP
Salt River Project
 
S&P
Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services
 
TECA
Texas Electric Choice Act
 
Term Loan Agreement
PNM’s $300 Million Unsecured Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility
 
TNMP Bridge Facility
TNMP’s $100 Million Bridge Term Loan Credit Agreement
 
TNMP Facility
TNMP’s $200 Million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
 
TNMP
Texas-New Mexico Power Company and Subsidiaries
 
TNP
TNP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Twin Oaks
Assets of Twin Oaks Power, L.P. and Twin Oaks Power III, L.P.
 
Valencia
Valencia Energy Facility
 
VaR
Value at Risk
 
     
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     



 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
Operating Revenues:
                       
Electric
  $ 477,665     $ 607,023     $ 1,264,503     $ 1,551,668  
Other
    62       53       198       221  
Total operating revenues
    477,727       607,076       1,264,701       1,551,889  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Cost of energy
    199,648       393,623       556,149       1,026,702  
Administrative and general
    67,774       60,999       191,461       167,753  
Energy production costs
    40,130       46,471       135,821       143,231  
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
    -       7,906       -       144,085  
Regulatory disallowances
    -       -       27,286       30,248  
Depreciation and amortization
    38,050       36,752       111,067       105,438  
Transmission and distribution costs
    16,029       14,981       46,444       43,467  
Taxes other than income taxes
    14,560       12,680       40,156       39,032  
Total operating expenses
    376,191       573,412       1,108,384       1,699,956  
Operating income (loss)
    101,536       33,664       156,317       (148,067 )
                                 
Other Income and Deductions:
                               
Interest income
    6,902       7,248       23,348       17,190  
Gains (losses) on investments held by NDT
    3,936       (5,697 )     2,023       (10,079 )
Other income
    3,168       2,834       31,489       4,950  
Equity in net earnings (loss) of Optim Energy
    6,902       (1,485 )     944       (29,091 )
Other deductions
    (2,325 )     (1,785 )     (6,957 )     (8,866 )
Net other income (deductions)
    18,583       1,115       50,847       (25,896 )
                                 
Interest Charges:
                               
Interest on long-term debt
    29,198       29,518       83,488       72,622  
Other interest charges
    1,337       9,634       7,813       26,384  
Total interest charges
    30,535       39,152       91,301       99,006  
                                 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes
    89,584       (4,373 )     115,863       (272,969 )
                                 
Income Taxes (Benefit)
    31,361       (3,109 )     37,814       (55,587 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    58,223       (1,264 )     78,049       (217,382 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss)  from Discontinued Operations, net of Income
                               
Taxes (Benefit) of $(785), $820, $41,196 and $16,299
    (1,362 )     (638 )     77,702       24,622  
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss)
    56,861       (1,902 )     155,751       (192,760 )
                                 
Earnings Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest
    (2,536 )     (3,451 )     (7,890 )     (4,452 )
                                 
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements of Subsidiary
    (132 )     (132 )     (396 )     (396 )
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to PNMR
  $ 54,193     $ (5,485 )   $ 147,465     $ (197,608 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to PNMR per Common Share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.61     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.76     $ (2.72 )
Diluted
  $ 0.60     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.76     $ (2.72 )
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to PNMR per Common Share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.59     $ (0.06 )   $ 1.61     $ (2.42 )
Diluted
  $ 0.59     $ (0.06 )   $ 1.61     $ (2.42 )
                                 
Dividends Declared per Common Share
  $ 0.125     $ 0.125     $ 0.375     $ 0.480  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 70,255     $ 140,619  
Special deposits
    52       3,480  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $16,350 and $21,466
    136,196       119,174  
Unbilled revenues
    70,064       81,126  
Other receivables
    75,902       73,083  
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock
    49,061       49,397  
Regulatory assets
    1,208       1,541  
Derivative instruments
    44,959       51,250  
Income taxes receivable
    -       49,584  
Current assets of discontinued operations
    -       107,986  
Other current assets
    61,642       75,393  
                 
Total current assets
    509,339       752,633  
                 
Other Property and Investments:
               
Investment in PVNGS lessor notes
    137,853       168,729  
Equity investment in Optim Energy
    232,537       239,950  
Investments held by NDT
    130,354       111,671  
Other investments
    29,332       32,966  
Non-utility property, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,532 and $2,582
    8,169       9,135  
                 
Total other property and investments
    538,245       562,451  
                 
Utility Plant:
               
Electric plant in service
    4,471,390       4,329,169  
Common plant in service and plant held for future use
    159,659       147,576  
      4,631,049       4,476,745  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    1,591,806       1,545,950  
      3,039,243       2,930,795  
Construction work in progress
    166,764       202,556  
Nuclear fuel, net of accumulated amortization of $21,482 and $16,018
    74,248       58,674  
                 
Net utility plant
    3,280,255       3,192,025  
                 
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Regulatory assets
    505,394       629,141  
Goodwill
    321,310       321,310  
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $5,122 and $4,672
    26,717       27,167  
Derivative instruments
    13,139       25,620  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
    -       561,915  
Other deferred charges
    67,802       75,720  
                 
Total deferred charges and other assets
    934,362       1,640,873  
    $ 5,262,201     $ 6,147,982  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands, except share information)
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:
           
Short-term debt
  $ 193,000     $ 744,667  
Current installments of long-term debt
    2,004       205,694  
Accounts payable
    87,896       174,068  
Accrued interest and taxes
    89,904       51,618  
Regulatory liabilities
    2,326       1,746  
Derivative instruments
    23,271       33,951  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
    -       77,082  
Other current liabilities
    129,541       139,562  
                 
Total current liabilities
    527,942       1,428,388  
                 
Long-term Debt
    1,531,170       1,379,011  
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    471,782       572,719  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    21,163       23,834  
Regulatory liabilities
    353,197       327,175  
Asset retirement obligations
    69,537       63,492  
Accrued pension liability and postretirement benefit cost
    241,791       246,136  
Derivative instruments
    4,944       6,934  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
    -       94,615  
Other deferred credits
    145,648       149,237  
                 
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    1,308,062       1,484,142  
                 
Total liabilities
    3,367,174       4,291,541  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 9)
               
                 
Cumulative Preferred Stock of Subsidiary
               
without mandatory redemption requirements ($100 stated value, 10,000,000 shares authorized:
               
issued and outstanding 115,293 shares)
    11,529       11,529  
                 
Equity:
               
PNMR Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A without mandatory redemption requirements
               
(no stated value, 10,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding 477,800 shares)
    100,000       100,000  
PNMR common stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock outstanding (no par value, 120,000,000 shares authorized: issued
               
and outstanding 86,673,174 and 86,531,644 shares)
    1,289,625       1,288,168  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
    (36,815 )     30,948  
Retained earnings
    440,464       327,290  
Total PNMR common stockholders’ equity
    1,693,274       1,646,406  
Non-controlling interest in Valencia
    90,224       98,506  
Total equity
    1,883,498       1,844,912  
                 
    $ 5,262,201     $ 6,147,982  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 155,751     $ (192,760 )
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    131,247       116,797  
Amortization of pre-payments on PVNGS firm-sales contracts
    (19,426 )     (10,313 )
Bad debt expense
    35,383       28,258  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    (46,008 )     (26,056 )
Equity in net (earnings) loss of Optim Energy
    (944 )     29,091  
Net unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives
    (7,223 )     14,222  
(Gains) losses on investments held by NDT
    (2,023 )     10,079  
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
    -       144,085  
Gain on sale of PNM Gas
    (108,936 )     -  
Gain on reacquired debt
    (7,316 )     -  
Stock-based compensation expense
    1,844       2,810  
Regulatory disallowances
    27,286       30,248  
Increase in legal reserve
    26,200       -  
Other, net
    (824 )     (4,597 )
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues
    (84,574 )     (20,752 )
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock
    486       (9,486 )
Other current assets
    29,899       (31,346 )
Other assets
    (2,114 )     (29,440 )
Accounts payable
    (94,075 )     1,624  
Accrued interest and taxes
    87,779       2,016  
Other current liabilities
    (19,703 )     10,750  
Other liabilities
    (17,831 )     (783 )
Net cash flows from operating activities
    84,878       64,447  
                 
     Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
     Utility plant additions
    (194,598 )     (235,672 )
     Proceeds from sales of investments held by NDT
    88,858       105,055  
     Purchases of investments held by NDT
    (90,921 )     (106,437 )
     Proceeds from sale of PNM Gas
    653,095       -  
     Return of principal on PVNGS lessor notes
    26,726       22,164  
     Reduction in restricted special deposits
    359       6,581  
     Other, net
    (15,303 )     (1,595 )
Net cash flows from investing activities
    468,216       (209,904 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
           
Short-term borrowings (repayments), net
    (551,667 )     112,767  
Long-term borrowings
    309,242       452,750  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (350,079 )     (448,935 )
Issuance of common stock
    1,245       250,231  
Proceeds from stock option exercise
    -       86  
Purchase of common stock to satisfy stock awards
    (940 )     (1,355 )
Excess tax (shortfall) from stock-based payment arrangements
    (692 )     (618 )
Dividends paid
    (34,666 )     (46,954 )
Payments received on PVNGS firm-sales contracts
    23,059       80,858  
Other, net
    (18,985 )     (4,022 )
Net cash flows from financing activities
    (623,483 )     394,808  
                 
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (70,389 )     249,351  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    140,644       17,791  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 70,255     $ 267,142  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
               
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
  $ 64,143     $ 91,715  
Income taxes paid (refunded), net
  $ 68,809     $ (1,702 )

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
     
   Activities related to the consolidation of Valencia as of May 30, 2008 (see
  Note 16):
     
                 Utility plant additions   $ 87,310  
                 Increase in short-term borrowings   $ 82,468  
         
     Non-controlling interest transactions as of July 10, 2008:        
                 Reduction in short-term borrowings   $ 88,059  
                 Increase in non-controlling interest in Valencia   $ 90,148  


The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PNMR COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)

         
Accumulated
         
Total PNMR
 
   
Common Stock
   
Other
         
Common
 
   
Number of
   
Aggregate
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Value
   
Income (Loss)
   
Earnings
   
Equity
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Balance at December 31, 2008
    86,531,644     $ 1,288,168     $ 30,948     $ 327,290     $ 1,646,406  
Purchase of common stock to satisfy stock
   awards
    -       (940 )     -       -       (940 )
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation arrangements
    -       (692 )     -       -       (692 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    -       1,844       -       -       1,844  
Sale of common stock
    93,328       818       -       -       818  
Common stock issued to ESPP
    48,202       427       -       -       427  
Net earnings attributable to PNMR
    -       -       -       147,465       147,465  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       (67,763 )     -       (67,763 )
Dividends declared on common stock
    -       -       -       (34,291 )     (34,291 )
Balance at September 30, 2009
    86,673,174     $ 1,289,625     $ (36,815 )   $ 440,464     $ 1,693,274  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 56,861     $ (1,902 )   $ 155,751     $ (192,760 )
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
                               
                                 
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities:
                               
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during
                               
the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit
                               
of $(3,201), $1,196, $(6,235), and $1,608
    4,885       (1,825 )     9,514       (2,454 )
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) included in
                               
net earnings (loss), net of income tax expense
                               
of $193, $1,051, $506, and $2,777
    (295 )     (1,603 )     (773 )     (4,237 )
                                 
Pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit
                               
     of $0, $0, $42,487, and $0
    -       -       (64,830 )     -  
                                 
Fair Value Adjustment for Designated Cash Flow Hedges:
                               
Change in fair value, net of income tax (expense) benefit
                               
of $2,025, $(34,281), $(8,081), and $(13,423)
    (3,151 )     51,583       10,947       21,153  
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in
                               
net earnings (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit)
                               
of $5,274, $(1,986),  $15,929, and $(583)
    (7,195 )     1,946       (22,621 )     (156 )
                                 
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (5,756 )     50,101       (67,763 )     14,306  
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    51,105       48,199       87,988       (178,454 )
                                 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest
    (2,536 )     (3,451 )     (7,890 )     (4,452 )
                                 
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements of Subsidiary
    (132 )     (132 )     (396 )     (396 )
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to PNMR
  $ 48,437     $ 44,616     $ 79,702     $ (183,302 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNMR, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Electric Operating Revenues
  $ 275,025     $ 356,397     $ 733,521     $ 995,119  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Cost of energy
    97,231       194,478       289,888       577,762  
Administrative and general
    36,751       27,900       96,814       86,134  
Energy production costs
    40,764       48,808       141,230       150,365  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       -       -       51,143  
Regulatory disallowances
    -       -       26,615       30,248  
Depreciation and amortization
    23,455       21,666       68,808       63,532  
Transmission and distribution costs
    10,219       9,743       30,021       28,247  
Taxes other than income taxes
    7,653       6,417       21,149       20,522  
Total operating expenses
    216,073       309,012       674,525       1,007,953  
Operating income (loss)
    58,952       47,385       58,996       (12,834 )
                                 
Other Income and Deductions:
                               
Interest income
    7,000       7,227       25,518       18,197  
Gains (losses) on investments held by NDT
    3,936       (5,697 )     2,023       (10,079 )
Other income
    1,100       912       4,934       2,068  
Other deductions
    (937 )     (587 )     (2,799 )     (4,018 )
Net other income and deductions
    11,099       1,855       29,676       6,168  
                                 
Interest Charges:
                               
Interest on long-term debt
    17,609       17,628       52,638       42,924  
Other interest charges
    (788 )     2,687       (1,219 )     9,117  
Total interest charges
    16,821       20,315       51,419       52,041  
                                 
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes
    53,230       28,925       37,253       (58,707 )
                                 
Income Taxes (Benefit)
    19,783       9,540       11,295       (5,108 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    33,447       19,385       25,958       (53,599 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of Income
                               
Taxes of $(785), $820, $41,196 and $16,299
    (1,362 )     (638 )     77,702       24,622  
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss)
    32,085       18,747       103,660       (28,977 )
                                 
Earnings Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest
    (2,536 )     (3,451 )     (7,890 )     (4,452 )
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to PNM
    29,549       15,296       95,770       (33,429 )
                                 
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements
    (132 )     (132 )     (396 )     (396 )
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss) Available for PNM Common Stock
  $ 29,417     $ 15,164     $ 95,374     $ (33,825 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
     (In thousands)  
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,642     $ 46,596  
Special deposits
    2       3,430  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $1,383 and $1,345
    81,248       74,257  
Unbilled revenues
    32,203       37,350  
Other receivables
    72,269       72,096  
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock
    46,792       47,254  
Regulatory assets
    1,208       1,541  
Derivative instruments
    25,790       28,852  
Current assets of discontinued operations
    -       107,986  
Other current assets
    41,244       49,690  
                 
Total current assets
    303,398       469,052  
                 
Other Property and Investments:
               
Investment in PVNGS lessor notes
    137,853       200,711  
Investments held by NDT
    130,354       111,671  
Other investments
    8,591       9,951  
Non-utility property
    976       976  
                 
Total other property and investments
    277,774       323,309  
                 
Utility Plant:
               
Electric plant in service
    3,645,820       3,430,818  
Common plant in service and plant held for future use
    17,619       17,400  
      3,663,439       3,448,218  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    1,251,555       1,204,424  
      2,411,884       2,243,794  
Construction work in progress
    125,310       156,997  
Nuclear fuel, net of accumulated amortization of $21,482 and $16,018
    74,248       58,674  
                 
Net utility plant
    2,611,442       2,459,465  
                 
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Regulatory assets
    355,650       494,481  
Derivative instruments
    6,013       17,744  
Goodwill
    51,632       51,632  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
    -       561,915  
Other deferred charges
    52,398       51,137  
                 
Total deferred charges and other assets
    465,693       1,176,909  
    $ 3,658,307     $ 4,428,735  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands, except share information)
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:
           
Short-term debt
  $ 108,000     $ 340,000  
Current installments of long-term debt
    -       36,000  
Accounts payable
    49,674       90,502  
Affiliate accounts payable
    13,589       17,607  
Accrued interest and taxes
    77,873       50,125  
Regulatory liabilities
    2,326       1,746  
Derivative instruments
    3,084       7,884  
Current liability of discontinued operations
    -       77,082  
Other current liabilities
    74,476       93,131  
                 
Total current liabilities
    329,022       714,077  
                 
Long-term Debt
    1,019,728       1,019,717  
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    319,759       414,995  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    21,163       23,834  
Regulatory liabilities
    319,847       292,146  
Asset retirement obligations
    68,690       62,696  
Accrued pension liability and postretirement benefit cost
    226,836       229,683  
Derivative instruments
    298       569  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
    -       94,615  
Other deferred credits
    121,069       124,929  
                 
Total deferred credits and liabilities
    1,077,662       1,243,467  
                 
Total liabilities
    2,426,412       2,977,261  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 9)
               
                 
Cumulative Preferred Stock
               
without mandatory redemption requirements ($100 stated value, 10,000,000 authorized:
               
issued and outstanding 115,293 shares)
    11,529       11,529  
                 
Equity:
               
PNM common stockholder’s equity
               
Common stock outstanding (no par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized: issued
               
and outstanding 39,117,799 shares)
    971,648       932,523  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
    (47,056 )     17,746  
Retained earnings
    205,550       391,170  
Total PNM common stockholder’s equity
    1,130,142       1,341,439  
Non-controlling interest in Valencia
    90,224       98,506  
Total equity
    1,220,366       1,439,945  
                 
    $ 3,658,307     $ 4,428,735  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 103,660     $ (28,977 )
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    81,822       75,803  
Amortization of prepayments on PVNGS firm-sales contracts
    (19,426 )     (10,313 )
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    (45,353 )     (4,732 )
Net unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives
    (4,701 )     5,955  
(Gains) losses on investments held by NDT
    (2,023 )     10,079  
Gain on sale of PNM Gas
    (108,936 )     -  
Regulatory disallowances
    26,615       30,248  
Increase in legal reserve
    26,200       -  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       51,143  
Other, net
    1,116       3,084  
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues
    (46,869 )     32,789  
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock
    612       (9,486 )
Other current assets
    21,988       (1,531 )
Other assets
    9,297       (1,783 )
Accounts payable
    (48,732 )     (18,401 )
Accrued interest and taxes
    27,658       30,738  
Other current liabilities
    (32,936 )     (15,536 )
Other liabilities
    (15,556 )     (2,238 )
Net cash flows from operating activities
    (25,564 )     146,842  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Utility plant additions
    (189,191 )     (200,983 )
Proceeds from sales of NDT investments
    88,858       105,055  
Purchases of NDT investments
    (90,921 )     (106,437 )
Proceeds from sale of PNM Gas
    653,095       -  
Return of principal on PVNGS lessor notes
    30,529       25,735  
Reduction in restricted special deposits
    359       6,581  
Other, net
    (15,656 )     553  
Net cash flows from investing activities
    477,073       (169,496 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
           
Short-term borrowings (repayments), net
    (232,000 )     19,000  
Long-term borrowings
    -       350,000  
Redemption of long-term debt
    (36,000 )     (300,000 )
Payments received on PVNGS firm-sales contracts
    23,059       80,858  
Equity contribution from parent
    39,125       -  
Dividends paid
    (281,390 )     (40,396 )
Other, net
    (8,282 )     5,095  
Net cash flows from financing activities
    (495,488 )     114,557  
                 
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (43,979 )     91,903  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    46,621       4,331  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 2,642     $ 96,234  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
               
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
  $ 38,078     $ 49,354  
Income taxes paid (refunded), net
  $ 90,734     $ (1,855 )
                 
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Utility plant purchased through assumption of long-term debt (see Note 10)
  $ 31,982          
                 
Activities related to the consolidation of Valencia (see Note 16):
               
Initial consolidation at May 30, 2008
               
Utility plant additions
          $ 87,310  
Increase in short-term borrowings
          $ 82,468  
Non-controlling interest transactions as of July 10, 2008:
               
Reduction in short-term borrowings
          $ 88,059  
Increase in non-controlling interest in Valencia
          $ 90,148  


The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PNM COMMON STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
(Unaudited)

         
Accumulated
         
Total PNM
 
   
Common Stock
   
Other
         
Common
 
   
Number of
   
Aggregate
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Stockholder’s
 
   
Shares
   
Value
   
Income (Loss)
   
Earnings
   
Equity
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Balance at December 31, 2008
    39,117,799     $ 932,523     $ 17,746     $ 391,170     $ 1,341,439  
Net earnings attributable to PNM
    -       -       -       95,770       95,770  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       (64,802 )     -       (64,802 )
Equity contribution from parent
    -       39,125       -       -       39,125  
Dividends on preferred stock
    -       -       -       (396 )     (396 )
Dividends on common stock
    -       -       -       (280,994 )     (280,994 )
Balance at September 30, 2009
    39,117,799     $ 971,648     $ (47,056 )   $ 205,550     $ 1,130,142  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 32,085     $ 18,747     $ 103,660     $ (28,977 )
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
                               
                                 
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities:
                               
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during
                               
the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit
                               
of $(3,201), $1,196, $(6,235), and $1,608
    4,885       (1,825 )     9,514       (2,454 )
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) included in
                               
net earnings (loss), net of income tax expense
                               
of $193, $1,051, $506, and $2,777
    (295 )     (1,603 )     (773 )     (4,237 )
                                 
Pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit
                               
    of $0, $0, $42,487 and $0
    -       -       (64,830 )     -  
                                 
Fair Value Adjustment for Designated Cash Flow Hedges:
                               
Change in fair value, net of income tax (expense)
                               
benefit of $984, $(18,619), $(5,957), and $(9,485)
    (1,501 )     28,411       9,089       14,474  
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in
                               
net earnings (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit)
                               
of $4,487, $(2,956), $11,667, and $(2,582)
    (6,849 )     4,511       (17,802 )     3,940  
                                 
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (3,760 )     29,494       (64,802 )     11,723  
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    28,325       48,241       38,858       (17,254 )
                                 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest
    (2,536 )     (3,451 )     (7,890 )     (4,452 )
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to PNM
  $ 25,789     $ 44,790     $ 30,968     $ (21,706 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to PNM, are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
Electric Operating Revenues
  $ 55,665     $ 51,097     $ 143,709     $ 140,442  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Cost of energy
    8,749       8,423       26,038       24,170  
Administrative and general
    8,227       7,000       24,277       20,643  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       -       -       34,456  
Regulatory disallowances
    -       -       670       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,303       9,901       27,816       27,037  
Transmission and distribution costs
    5,809       5,235       16,419       15,208  
Taxes, other than income taxes
    5,845       5,032       15,240       14,402  
Total operating expenses
    38,933       35,591       110,460       135,916  
Operating income
    16,732       15,506       33,249       4,526  
                                 
Other Income and Deductions:
                               
Interest income
    -       20       9       25  
Other income
    1,513       1,726       2,424       2,746  
Other deductions
    (19 )     (18 )     (67 )     (46 )
Net other income and deductions
    1,494       1,728       2,366       2,725  
                                 
Interest Charges:
                               
Interest on long-term debt
    7,081       2,623       15,159       9,832  
Other interest charges
    897       1,608       4,852       3,752  
Net interest charges
    7,978       4,231       20,011       13,584  
                                 
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    10,248       13,003       15,604       (6,333 )
                                 
Income Taxes
    4,097       4,910       6,265       10,597  
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 6,151     $ 8,093     $ 9,339     $ (16,930 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 48     $ 124  
Special deposits
    50       50  
Accounts receivable
    14,675       11,457  
Unbilled revenues
    5,690       6,421  
Other receivables
    1,006       480  
Affiliate accounts receivable
    5,979       7,110  
Materials and supplies
    2,172       1,625  
Income taxes receivable
    -       9  
Other current assets
    1,295       958  
                 
Total current assets
    30,915       28,234  
                 
Other Property and Investments:
               
Other investments
    556       550  
Non-utility property
    2,111       2,111  
                 
Total other property and investments
    2,667       2,661  
                 
Utility Plant:
               
Electric plant in service
    825,570       815,588  
Common plant in service and plant held for future use
    488       488  
      826,058       816,076  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    285,973       291,228  
      540,085       524,848  
Construction work in progress
    29,168       30,948  
                 
Net utility plant
    569,253       555,796  
                 
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Regulatory assets
    149,744       134,660  
Goodwill
    226,665       226,665  
Other deferred charges
    11,089       23,982  
                 
Total deferred charges and other assets
    387,498       385,307  
                 
    $ 990,333     $ 971,998  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands, except share information)
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:
           
   Short-term debt
  $ -     $ 150,000  
Short-term debt – affiliate
    36,200       14,100  
Current installments of long-term debt
    -       167,690  
Accounts payable
    4,968       11,846  
Affiliate accounts payable
    30       1,238  
Accrued interest and taxes
    46,305       35,118  
Other current liabilities
    3,307       3,111  
                 
Total current liabilities
    90,810       383,103  
                 
Long-term Debt
    309,555       -  
                 
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    108,083       111,193  
Regulatory liabilities
    33,350       35,028  
Asset retirement obligations
    756       711  
Accrued pension liability and postretirement benefit cost
    14,955       16,453  
Other deferred credits
    3,096       1,820  
                 
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    160,240       165,205  
                 
Total liabilities
    560,605       548,308  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 9)
               
                 
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock outstanding ($10 par value, 12,000,000 shares authorized:
               
issued and outstanding 6,358 shares)
    64       64  
Paid-in-capital
    424,133       427,320  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
    (256 )     (142 )
Retained earnings (deficit)
    5,787       (3,552 )
                 
Total common stockholder’s equity
    429,728       423,690  
                 
    $ 990,333     $ 971,998  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.



 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 9,339     $ (16,930 )
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to
               
net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    32,123       29,866  
Regulatory disallowances
    670       -  
Impairment of goodwill
    -       34,456  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    (3,048 )     (4,386 )
Other, net
    190       (1,895 )
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues
    (2,487 )     (3,884 )
Materials and supplies
    (547 )     (117 )
Other current assets
    (1,005 )     (1,458 )
Other assets
    (3,966 )     (25,689 )
Accounts payable
    (6,879 )     22,010  
Accrued interest and taxes
    11,196       7,838  
Other current liabilities
    122       4,905  
Other liabilities
    (1,453 )     465  
Net cash flows from operating activities
    34,255       45,181  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities-
               
Utility plant additions
    (34,995 )     (33,073 )
Net cash flows from investing activities
    (34,995 )     (33,073 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
           
Short-term borrowings (repayments), net
    (150,000 )     150,000  
Short-term borrowings (repayments) – affiliate
    22,100       (3,404 )
Long-term borrowings
    309,242       -  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (167,690 )     (148,935 )
Dividends paid
    (3,187 )     -  
Other, net
    (9,801 )     (939 )
Net cash flows from financing activities
    664       (3,278 )
                 
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (76 )     8,830  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    124       187  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 48     $ 9,017  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
               
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
  $ 10,473     $ 16,724  
Income taxes paid (refunded), net
  $ 5,344     $ (858 )
                 


The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
(Unaudited)

               
Accumulated
         
Total
 
   
Common Stock
         
Other
   
Retained
   
Common
 
   
Number of
   
Aggregate
   
Paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Earnings
   
Stockholder’s
 
   
Shares
   
Value
   
Capital
   
Income (Loss)
   
(Deficit)
   
Equity
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
Balance at December 31, 2008
    6,358     $ 64     $ 427,320     $ (142 )   $ (3,552 )   $ 423,690  
Net earnings
    -       -       -       -       9,339       9,339  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       -       (114 )     -       (114 )
Dividends declared on common stock
    -       -       (3,187 )     -       -       (3,187 )
Balance at September 30, 2009
    6,358     $ 64     $ 424,133     $ (256 )   $ 5,787     $ 429,728  

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PNM RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 6,151     $ 8,093     $ 9,339     $ (16,930 )
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
                               
                                 
Fair Value Adjustment for Designated Cash Flow Hedges:
                               
  Change in fair value, net of income tax (expense)
                               
     benefit of $407, $0, $209 and $0
    (739 )     -       (382 )     -  
  Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in
                               
     net earnings, net of income tax expense (benefit) of
                               
     $(87), $0, $(147), and $0
    160       -       268       -  
                                 
Total Other Comprehensive Income  (Loss)
    (579 )     -       (114 )     -  
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ 5,572     $ 8,093     $ 9,225     $ (16,930 )

The accompanying notes, as they relate to TNMP, are an integral part of these financial statements.



 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


(1)  
Significant Accounting Policies and Responsibility for Financial Statements

Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the consolidated results of operations and comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.  The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimated.  The results of operations presented in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily representative of operations for an entire year.

These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited, and certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual Consolidated Financial Statements have been condensed or omitted, as permitted under the applicable rules and regulations.  Readers of these financial statements should refer to PNMR’s, PNM’s and TNMP’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto that are included in their respective 2008 Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as amended (with respect to PNMR and PNM) by the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2009 (collectively, the “2008 Annual Reports”).

The Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include disclosures for PNMR, PNM, and TNMP.  For discussion purposes, this report will use the term “Company” when discussing matters of common applicability to PNMR, PNM and TNMP.  Discussions regarding only PNMR, PNM or TNMP will be indicated as such.  Certain amounts in the 2008 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 financial statement presentation.

GAAP defines subsequent events as events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.  Based on their nature, magnitude, and timing, certain subsequent events may be required to be reflected at the balance sheet date and/or required to be disclosed in the financial statements.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued, which is November 2, 2009, as required by GAAP.

Principles of Consolidation

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of each of PNMR, PNM, and TNMP include their accounts and those of subsidiaries in which that entity owns a majority voting interest.  PNMR’s primary subsidiaries are PNM, TNMP, and First Choice.  PNM consolidates the PVNGS Capital Trust and Valencia.  PNMR shared services’ administrative and general expenses, which represent costs that are primarily driven by corporate level activities, are allocated to the business segments.  Other significant intercompany transactions between PNMR, PNM, and TNMP include energy purchases and sales, transmission and distribution services, lease payments, dividends paid on common stock, and interest paid by PVNGS Capital Trust to PNM.  All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  See Note 12.


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Dividends on Common Stock

Dividends on PNMR’s common stock are declared by its Board.  The timing of the declaration of dividends is dependent on the timing of meetings and other actions of the Board.  This has historically resulted in dividends considered to be attributable to the second quarter of each year being declared through actions of the Board during the third quarter of the year.  The Board declared dividends on common stock considered to be for the second quarter of $0.125 per share in July 2009 and August 2008, which are reflected as being in the second quarter within “Dividends Declared per Common Share” on the PNMR Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).  The Board declared dividends on common stock considered to be for the third quarter of $0.125 per share in September 2009 and September 2008, which are reflected as being in the third quarter within “Dividends Declared per Common Share.”

In addition to the dividend of $220.0 million paid by PNM to PNMR following the sale of PNM Gas discussed in Note 2, PNM paid dividends of $46.0 million and $61.0 million in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Also, TNMP paid dividends of $1.8 million and $3.2 million in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 to its parent, which then paid those amounts to PNMR.  The TNMP dividends were recorded as a reduction of its paid-in-capital.

(2)  
Disposition

PNM Gas Sale

On January 12, 2008, PNM reached a definitive agreement to sell its natural gas operations, which comprised the PNM Gas segment, to NMGC, a subsidiary of Continental, for $620.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment based on the actual level of working capital at closing.  PNM received an additional $20.6 million at closing and $12.5 million in July 2009 related to working capital true-ups.  In a separate transaction conditioned upon the sale of the natural gas operations, PNMR proposed to acquire CRHC, Continental's regulated Texas electric transmission and distribution business, for $202.5 million in cash. On July 22, 2008, PNMR and Continental agreed to terminate the agreement for the acquisition of CRHC.  Under the termination agreement, Continental agreed to pay PNMR $15.0 million upon the closing of the PNM Gas transaction.  PNM completed the sale of PNM Gas on January 30, 2009 and recognized a gain of $71.7 million, after income taxes of $37.2 million, in 2009, which is included in discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).  PNMR recognized an additional pre-tax gain of $15.0 million due to the CRHC termination payment, which is included in other income on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).  In connection with the sale, PNM retained obligations under the frozen PNM pension and executive retirement plans for employees transferred to NMGC.  PNM had a regulatory asset related to these plans, which was removed from regulatory assets and transferred to AOCI. The after-tax charge to AOCI was $64.8 million.

PNM used proceeds from the sale to retire short-term debt and paid a dividend of $220.0 million to PNMR. The remaining funds were invested in a money market fund to be used to pay income taxes on the gain from the sale.  PNMR used the dividend from PNM and the $15.0 million from Continental to retire debt. There were no material prior relationships between the PNMR and Continental parties other than in respect of the transactions described herein. PNM and PNMR Services Company provide certain corporate administrative and customer service support at cost to NMGC under a transition services agreement. The agreement term began January 30, 2009 and terminated in July 2009 with the exception of shared meter reading services, which will continue through 2010. See Note 14 for financial information concerning PNM Gas, which is classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements.

(3)  
Segment Information

The following segment presentation is based on the methodology that management uses for making operating decisions and assessing performance of its various business activities.  A reconciliation of the segment presentation
 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

to the GAAP financial statements is provided.

PNM Electric

PNM Electric includes the retail electric utility operations of PNM that are subject to traditional rate regulation by the NMPRC.  PNM Electric provides integrated electricity services that include the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for retail electric customers in New Mexico as well as the sale of transmission to third parties.  PNM Electric also includes the generation and sale of electricity into the wholesale market.  This includes optimization of PNM’s jurisdictional assets, as well as its capacity excluded from retail rates.  See Note 10.  Although the FERC has jurisdiction over the wholesale rates, they are not subject to traditional regulation.

TNMP Electric

TNMP Electric is a regulated utility operating in Texas.  TNMP’s operations are subject to traditional rate regulation by the PUCT.  TNMP provides regulated transmission and distribution services in Texas under the TECA.

PNM Gas

PNM Gas distributed natural gas to most of the major communities in New Mexico, subject to traditional rate regulation by the NMPRC.  The customer base of PNM Gas included both sales-service customers and transportation-service customers.  PNM Gas purchased natural gas in the open market and sold it at cost to its sales-service customers.  As a result, increases or decreases in gas revenues resulting from gas price fluctuations did not impact gross margin or earnings.  As described in Note 2, PNM completed the sale of its gas operations on January 30, 2009.  PNM Gas is reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements and is not included in the segment information presented below.  Financial information regarding PNM Gas is presented in Note 14.

First Choice

First Choice is a certified REP operating in Texas, which allows it to provide electricity to residential, small commercial, and governmental customers.  Although First Choice is regulated in certain respects by the PUCT, it is not subject to traditional rate of return regulation.

Optim Energy

Optim Energy is treated as a separate segment for PNMR.  PNMR’s investment in Optim Energy is held in the Corporate and Other segment and is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Optim Energy’s revenues and expenses are not included in PNMR’s consolidated revenues and expenses or the following tables.  See Note 11.

Corporate and Other

PNMR Services Company is included in the Corporate and Other segment.

The following tables present summarized financial information for PNMR by reportable segment. Excluding PNM Gas, which is presented as discontinued operations, PNM has only one operating segment.  TNMP operates in only one reportable segment.  Therefore, tabular segment information is not presented for PNM and TNMP.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


PNMR SEGMENT INFORMATION

   
PNM
   
TNMP
   
First
   
Corporate
       
   
Electric
   
Electric
   
Choice
   
and Other
   
Consolidated
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
             
(In thousands)
             
Operating revenues
  $ 275,025     $ 43,354     $ 159,444     $ (96 )   $ 477,727  
Intersegment revenues
    -       12,311       -       (12,311 )     -  
Total revenues
    275,025       55,665       159,444       (12,407 )     477,727  
Cost of energy
    97,231       8,749       105,979       (12,311 )     199,648  
Gross margin
    177,794       46,916       53,465       (96 )     278,079  
Other operating expenses
    95,387       19,881       25,506       (2,281 )     138,493  
Depreciation and amortization
    23,455       10,303       425       3,867       38,050  
Operating income (loss)
    58,952       16,732       27,534       (1,682 )     101,536  
                                         
Interest income
    7,000       -       4       (102 )     6,902  
Equity in net earnings of Optim Energy
    -       -       -       6,902       6,902  
Other income (deductions)
    4,099       1,494       (222 )     (592 )     4,779  
Net interest charges
    (16,821 )     (7,978 )     (610 )     (5,126 )     (30,535 )
                                         
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    53,230       10,248       26,706       (600 )     89,584  
                                         
Income taxes (benefit)
    19,783       4,097       9,654       (2,173 )     31,361  
                                         
Earnings from continuing operations
    33,447       6,151       17,052       1,573       58,223  
                                         
Valencia non-controlling interest
    (2,536 )     -       -       -       (2,536 )
Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
    (132 )     -       -       -       (132 )
                                         
Segment earnings from continuing operations attributable to PNMR
  $ 30,779     $ 6,151     $ 17,052     $ 1,573     $ 55,555  
                                         
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 733,510     $ 111,917     $ 419,568     $ (294 )   $ 1,264,701  
Intersegment revenues
    11       31,792       -       (31,803 )     -  
Total revenues
    733,521       143,709       419,568       (32,097 )     1,264,701  
Cost of energy
    289,888       26,038       272,015       (31,792 )     556,149  
Gross margin
    443,633       117,671       147,553       (305 )     708,552  
Other operating expenses
    315,829       56,606       80,919       (12,186 )     441,168  
Depreciation and amortization
    68,808       27,816       1,412       13,031       111,067  
Operating income (loss)
    58,996       33,249       65,222       (1,150 )     156,317  
                                         
Interest income
    25,518       9       53       (2,232 )     23,348  
Equity in net earnings of Optim Energy
    -       -       -       944       944  
Other income (deductions)
    4,158       2,357       (303 )     20,343       26,555  
Net interest charges
    (51,419 )     (20,011 )     (2,386 )     (17,485 )     (91,301 )
                                         
Earnings before income taxes
    37,253       15,604       62,586       420       115,863  
                                         
Income taxes (benefit)
    11,295       6,265       22,542       (2,288 )     37,814  
                                         
Earnings from continuing operations
    25,958       9,339       40,044       2,708       78,049  
                                         
Valencia non-controlling interest
    (7,890 )     -       -       -       (7,890 )
Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
    (396 )     -       -       -       (396 )
                                         
Segment earnings from continuing operations attributable to PNMR
  $ 17,672     $ 9,339     $ 40,044     $ 2,708     $ 69,763  
 
At September 30, 2009:
                             
Total Assets
  $ 3,658,307     $ 990,333     $ 200,769     $ 412,792     $ 5,262,201  
Goodwill
  $ 51,632     $ 226,665     $ 43,013     $ -     $ 321,310  
 
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

   
PNM
   
TNMP
   
First
   
Corporate
       
   
Electric
   
Electric
   
Choice
   
and Other
   
Consolidated
 
               
(In thousands)
             
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
                             
Operating revenues
  $ 356,367     $ 35,865     $ 215,009     $ (165 )   $ 607,076  
Intersegment revenues
    30       15,232       -       (15,262 )     -  
Total revenues
    356,397       51,097       215,009       (15,427 )     607,076  
Cost of energy
    194,478       8,423       205,954       (15,232 )     393,623  
Gross margin
    161,919       42,674       9,055       (195 )     213,453  
Operating expenses
    92,868       17,267       30,542       2,360       143,037  
Depreciation and amortization
    21,666       9,901       630       4,555       36,752  
Operating income (loss)
    47,385       15,506       (22,117 )     (7,110 )     33,664  
                                         
Interest income
    7,227       20       448       (447 )     7,248  
Equity in net earnings (loss) of Optim Energy
    -       -       -       (1,485 )     (1,485 )
Other income (deductions)
    (5,372 )     1,708       183       (1,167 )     (4,648 )
Net interest charges
    (20,315 )     (4,231 )     (1,846 )     (12,760 )     (39,152 )
                                         
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    28,925       13,003       (23,332 )     (22,969 )     (4,373 )
                                         
Income taxes (benefit)
    9,540       4,910       (6,796 )     (10,763 )     (3,109 )
                                         
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
    19,385       8,093       (16,536 )     (12,206 )     (1,264 )
                                         
Valencia non-controlling interest
    (3,451 )     -       -       -       (3,451 )
Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
    (132 )     -       -       -       (132 )
                                         
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to PNMR
  $ 15,802     $ 8,093     $ (16,536 )   $ (12,206 )   $ (4,847 )
                                         
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 995,040     $ 95,892     $ 461,402     $ (445 )   $ 1,551,889  
Intersegment revenues
    79       44,550       -       (44,629 )     -  
Total revenues
    995,119       140,442       461,402       (45,074 )     1,551,889  
Cost of energy
    577,762       24,170       469,305       (44,535 )     1,026,702  
Gross margin
    417,357       116,272       (7,903 )     (539 )     525,187  
Operating expenses
    366,659       84,709       118,800       (2,352 )     567,816  
Depreciation and amortization
    63,532       27,037       1,679       13,190       105,438  
Operating income (loss)
    (12,834 )     4,526       (128,382 )     (11,377 )     (148,067 )
                                         
Interest income
    18,197       25       1,318       (2,350 )     17,190  
Equity in net earnings (loss) of Optim Energy
    -       -       -       (29,091 )     (29,091 )
Other income (deductions)
    (12,029 )     2,700       110       (4,776 )     (13,995 )
Net interest charges
    (52,041 )     (13,584 )     (2,459 )     (30,922 )     (99,006 )
                                         
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (58,707 )     (6,333 )     (129,413 )     (78,516 )     (272,969 )
                                         
Income taxes (benefit)
    (5,108 )     10,597       (28,393 )     (32,683 )     (55,587 )
                                         
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
    (53,599 )     (16,930 )     (101,020 )     (45,833 )     (217,382 )
                                         
Valencia non-controlling interest
    (4,452 )     -       -       -       (4,452 )
Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
    (396 )     -       -       -       (396 )
                                         
Segment  earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to PNMR
  $ (58,447 )   $ (16,930 )   $ (101,020 )   $ (45,833 )   $ (222,230 )
                                         
At September 30, 2008:
                                       
Total assets*
  $ 3,605,604     $ 984,549     $ 412,941     $ 536,596     $ 5,539,690  
Goodwill
  $ 51,632     $ 226,665     $ 82,310     $ -     $ 360,607  

 *  Excludes total assets of PNM Gas discontinued operations of $625,964.

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



(4)  
Energy Related Derivative Contracts and Fair Value Disclosures

Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports contains information regarding energy related derivative contracts and fair value disclosures.  See Note 7 for additional information regarding an interest rate swap.

Energy Related Derivative Contracts

Overview

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations.  The primary objective for the use of derivative instruments, including energy contracts, options, and futures, is to manage price risk associated with forecasted purchases of energy or fuel used to generate electricity, or to manage anticipated generation capacity in excess of forecasted demand from existing customers.  Substantially all of the Company’s energy related derivative contracts are entered into to manage commodity risk and the Company does not currently engage in speculative trading, which it ceased in the second quarter of 2008.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted amendments to GAAP, which enhanced disclosures for derivative instruments and hedging activities.

Commodity Risk

Marketing and procurement of energy often involve market risks associated with managing energy commodities and establishing open positions in the energy markets, primarily on a short-term basis.  The Company routinely enters into various derivative instruments such as forward contracts, option agreements and price basis swap agreements to economically hedge price and volume risk on power commitments and fuel requirements and to minimize the risk of market fluctuations in wholesale portfolios. The Company monitors the market risk of its commodity contracts using VaR and GEaR calculations to maintain total exposure within management-prescribed limits.

PNM’s unregulated operations are managed primarily through a net asset-backed marketing strategy, whereby PNM’s aggregate net open forward contract position is covered by its forecasted excess generation capabilities or market purchases.  PNM would be exposed to market risk if its generation capabilities were to be disrupted or if its retail load requirements were to be greater than anticipated.  If all or a portion of the net open contract position were required to be covered as a result of the aforementioned unexpected situations, commitments would have to be met through market purchases.  As discussed in Note 10, effective July 1, 2009, additional resources that had been part of unregulated operations were included in rates subject to the jurisdiction of the NMPRC pursuant to the Resource Stipulation thereby mitigating PNM’s exposure to market risk.

First Choice is responsible for energy supply related to the sale of electricity to retail customers in Texas.  TECA contains no provisions for the specific recovery of fuel and purchased power costs.  The rates charged to First Choice customers are negotiated with each customer.  As a result, changes in purchased power costs can affect First Choice’s operating results with respect to margins and changes in retail customer load requirements.  First Choice is exposed to market risk to the extent that it has not hedged fixed price load commitments or to the degree that market price movements affect customer retention, customer additions or customer attrition.  Additionally, volumetric fluctuations in First Choice retail load requirements due to weather or other conditions may subject First Choice to market risk.  First Choice’s strategy is to minimize its exposure to fluctuations in market energy prices by matching sales contracts with supply instruments designed to preserve targeted margins.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Accounting for Derivatives

Under derivative accounting and related rules for energy contracts, the Company accounts for its various derivative instruments for the purchase and sale of energy based on the Company’s intent.  Energy contracts that meet the definition of a derivative under GAAP and do not qualify for the normal sales and purchases exception are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value at each period end.  The changes in fair value are recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met.  Derivatives that meet the normal sales and purchases exception are not marked to market but rather recorded in results of operations when the underlying transactions settle.

For derivative transactions meeting the definition of a cash flow hedge, the Company documents the relationships between the hedging instruments and the items being hedged.  This documentation includes the strategy that supports executing the specific transaction and the methods utilized to assess the effectiveness of the hedges.  Changes in the fair value of contracts qualifying for cash flow hedge accounting are included in AOCI to the extent effective.  Ineffectiveness gains and losses were immaterial for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  The amounts shown as current assets and current liabilities relate to contracts that will be settled in the next twelve months.  Gains or losses related to cash flow hedge instruments are reclassified from AOCI when the hedged transaction settles and impacts earnings.  Based on market prices at September 30, 2009, after-tax gains of $12.0 million for PNMR and $13.6 million for PNM would be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next twelve months. However, the actual amount reclassified into earnings will vary due to future changes in market prices.  As of September 30, 2009, the maximum length of time over which the Company is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows is through December 2012.

The contracts recorded at fair value that do not qualify or are not designated for cash flow hedge accounting are classified as either economic hedges or trading transactions.  Economic hedges are defined as derivative instruments, including long-term power agreements, used to economically hedge generation assets, purchased power and fuel costs, and customer load requirements.  Changes in the fair value of economic hedges are reflected in results of operations, with changes related to sales contracts included in operating revenues and changes related to purchase contracts included in cost of energy.  Trading transactions include speculative transactions, which the Company ceased in 2008.  Also included in this category are transactions that lock in margin with no forward market risk and are not economic hedges; changes in the fair value of these transactions are reflected on a net basis in operating revenues.

Fair value is defined under GAAP as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  Fair value is based on current market quotes as available and is supplemented by modeling techniques and assumptions made by the Company to the extent quoted market prices or volatilities are not available.  External pricing input availability varies based on commodity location, market liquidity, and term of the agreement.  As stated in GAAP, valuations of derivative assets and liabilities must take into account nonperformance risk including the effect of the Company’s own credit standing.  The Company regularly assesses the validity and availability of pricing data for its derivative transactions.  Although management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of these instruments, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique.

At September 30, 2009, amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral are $3.5 million for PNMR and $0.9 million for PNM.  PNMR and PNM had no obligations to return cash collateral.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following tables do not include activity related to PNM Gas.  See Note 14.

Commodity Derivatives

Commodity derivative instruments are summarized as follows:

   
Economic Hedges
   
Trading Transactions
   
Qualified Cash Flow Hedges
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
PNMR
                                   
Current assets
  $ 6,928     $ 5,699     $ 14,290     $ 19,469     $ 23,741     $ 26,082  
Deferred charges
    2,873       2,060       3,907       7,594       6,359       15,966  
      9,801       7,759       18,197       27,063       30,100       42,048  
                                                 
Current liabilities
    (6,066 )     (12,630 )     (13,443 )     (18,142 )     (3,762 )     (3,179 )
Long-term liabilities
    (928 )     (551 )     (3,566 )     (6,365 )     (450 )     (18 )
      (6,994 )     (13,181 )     (17,009 )     (24,507 )     (4,212 )     (3,197 )
                                                 
Net
  $ 2,807     $ (5,422 )   $ 1,188     $ 2,556     $ 25,888     $ 38,851  
 
PNM
                                   
Current assets
  $ 3,037     $ 2,976     $ 177     $ 347     $ 22,576     $ 25,529  
Deferred charges
    1,815       2,060       -       -       4,198       15,684  
      4,852       5,036       177       347       26,774       41,213  
                                                 
Current liabilities
    (2,956 )     (7,785 )     (111 )     (86 )     (17 )     (13 )
Long-term liabilities
    (298 )     (551 )     -       -       -       (18 )
      (3,254 )     (8,336 )     (111 )     (86 )     (17 )     (31 )
    Net
  $ 1,598     $ (3,300 )   $ 66     $ 261     $ 26,757     $ 41,182  

In 2007, First Choice entered into a series of forward trades that arbitraged basis differentials among certain ERCOT delivery zones.  During the three months ended March 31, 2008, these trades were negatively affected by extreme transmission congestion within the ERCOT market. This congestion resulted in historically high basis differences between the various delivery zones. As a result, in the first quarter of 2008, First Choice recorded a total pre-tax loss of $47.1 million in the trading margins from these speculative trades that is reflected in electric revenues. Because of continued market volatility and the concern that the forward basis market would continue to deteriorate, First Choice decided to end any further speculative trading and flattened remaining speculative positions.  At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the trading transactions column of the above table includes $14.1 million and $19.1 million of current assets, $3.9 million and $7.6 million of deferred charges, $13.3 million and $18.1 million of current liabilities, and $3.6 million and $6.4 million of long-term liabilities related to the flattened speculative positions of First Choice.  No significant additional costs are expected related to speculative trading.

 

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table presents the effect of PNMR’s and PNM’s commodity derivative instruments, excluding qualified cash flow hedging instruments, on earnings:

     
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
 
     
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
     
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
 
 
Location
 
Economic
Hedges
   
Trading Transactions
   
Economic
 Hedges
   
Trading Transactions
 
           
(In thousands)
       
PNMR
Electric operating revenues
  $ 1,263     $ 26     $ 5,052     $ 121  
 
Cost of energy
    (1,646 )     -       (11,616 )     -  
 
    Total gain (loss)
  $ (383 )   $ 26     $ (6,564 )   $ 121  
                                   
PNM
Electric operating revenues
  $ 1,263     $ 5     $ 5,052     $ 85  
 
Cost of energy
    733       -       (10,141 )     -  
 
Total gain (loss)
  $ 1,996     $ 5     $ (5,089 )   $ 85  

The following table presents the impact, excluding tax effects, of PNMR’s and PNM’s qualified commodity cash flow hedge instruments on OCI, as well as the location and amount of income reclassified from AOCI as the hedged transactions settled and impacted earnings:

 
       
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
       
Recognized
 
Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings
       
in OCI
   Location  
Amount
           
(In thousands)
   
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2009
               
   
PNMR
     
$                               (4,970)
  Electric operating revenues  
     $                     11,363  
   
    
          Cost of Energy   (8,346) 
                  Total   $                       3,017  
                     
 
 
PNM
      $                             (13,821)   Electric operating revenues  
$                     11,363  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Cost of energy  
(27) 
 
 
 
 
 
      Total    $                     11,336  
                     
   
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2009
               
   
PNMR
      $                            (11,215)    Electric operating revenues    $                     29,501  
                Cost of Energy    (16,554) 
                Total    $                     12,947  
                     
   
PNM
      $                            (14,423)    Electric operating revenues     $                     29,501  
                Cost of Energy     (32) 
                Total    $                     29,469  
                     


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Commodity contract volume positions are presented in Decatherms for gas related contracts and in MWh for power related contracts.  The table below presents the PNMR’s and PNM’s net buy (sell) volume positions at September 30, 2009:

   
Decatherms
   
MWh
 
   
Economic
Hedges
   
Trading
Transactions
   
Qualified Cash Flow Hedges
   
Economic
Hedges
   
Trading
Transactions
   
Qualified Cash Flow Hedges
 
                   
PNMR
    8,407,720       (1,482,021 )     11,824,780       887,865       5       (931,985 )
                                                 
PNM
    6,610,000       -       -       484,425       5       (987,210 )

In connection with managing its commodity risks, the Company enters into master agreements with certain counterparties.  If the Company is in a net liability position under an agreement, some agreements provide that the counterparties can request collateral from the Company if the Company’s credit rating is downgraded; other agreements provide that the counterparty may request collateral to provide it with “adequate assurance” that the Company will perform; and others have no provision for collateral.

The table below presents information about the Company’s contingent requirements to provide collateral under commodity contracts having an objectively determinable collateral provision that are in net liability positions as of September 30, 2009 and are not fully collateralized with cash.  Contractual liability represents commodity derivative contracts recorded at fair value on the balance sheet, determined on an individual contract basis without offsetting amounts for individual contracts that are in an asset position and could be offset under master netting agreements with the same counterparty.  The table only reflects cash collateral that has been posted under the existing contracts and does not reflect letters of credit under the Company’s revolving credit facilities that have been issued as collateral.  Net exposure is the net contractual liability for all contracts, including those designated as normal purchases and sales, offset by existing cash collateral and by any offsets available under master netting agreements, including both asset and liability positions.

 
Contingent Feature
 
Contractual
Liability
 
Existing Cash
Collateral
 
 
Net Exposure
 
(In thousands)
PNMR
     
Credit rating downgrade
 
$ 19,648
 
$ 900
 
$ 17,231
       
PNM
           
Credit rating downgrade
 
$  2,022
 
$ 900
 
$           -

Non-Derivative Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value for cash, temporary investments, receivables, and payables due to the short period of maturity.  Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  The carrying amount and fair value of other non-derivative financial instruments (including current maturities) are:

 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
PNMR
                       
Long-term debt
  $ 1,533,174     $ 1,591,530     $ 1,584,705     $ 1,310,771  
Investment in PVNGS lessor notes
  $ 159,936     $ 170,353     $ 185,637     $ 190,077  
Other investments
  $ 29,331     $ 35,501     $ 32,966     $ 42,459  
                                 
PNM
                               
Long-term debt
  $ 1,019,728     $ 1,003,171     $ 1,055,717     $ 834,157  
Investment in PVNGS lessor notes
  $ 159,936     $ 170,353     $ 221,422     $ 225,987  
Other investments
  $ 8,590     $ 9,851     $ 9,951     $ 10,949  
                                 
TNMP
                               
Long-term debt
  $ 309,555     $ 375,345     $ 167,690     $ 167,690  
Other investments
  $ 556     $ 556     $ 550     $ 550  

The fair value of long-term debt shown above was primarily determined using quoted market values, as were certain items included in other investments.  To the extent market values were not available, fair value was determined by discounting the cash flows for the instrument using quoted interest rates for comparable instruments.

Available-for-sale securities for PNMR and PNM consist of PNM assets held in trust for its share of decommissioning costs of PVNGS and PNM’s executive retirement program.  The trusts hold equity and fixed income securities.  The carrying value, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of investments in available-for-sale securities are as follows:

   
Unrealized Gains
   
Unrealized (Losses)
   
Fair Value
 
         
(In thousands)
       
September 30, 2009
                 
Equity securities
  $ 9,231     $ -     $ 65,458  
Municipal bonds
    2,478       -       36,441  
U.S. Government securities
    52       -       13,958  
Corporate bonds
    348       -       6,561  
Foreign government bonds
    18       -       338  
Cash investments
    -       -       8,399  
    $ 12,127     $ -     $ 131,155  
December 31, 2008
                       
Equity securities
  $ 1,181     $ -     $ 50,941  
Municipal bonds
    708       -       31,509  
U.S. Government securities
    90       -       14,262  
Corporate bonds
    115       -       6,034  
Foreign government bonds
    29       -       391  
Cash investments
    -       -       9,345  
    $ 2,123     $ -     $ 112,482  


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The proceeds and gross realized gains and losses on the disposition of available-for-sale securities for PNMR and PNM are shown in the following table.  Realized gains and losses are determined by specific identification of costs of securities sold.

   
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Proceeds from sales
  $ 12,939     $ 87,846  
Gross realized gains
  $ 672     $ 4,083  
Gross realized (losses)
  $ (574 )   $ (6,202 )

Held-to-maturity securities are those investments in debt securities that the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity.  Held-to-maturity securities consist of the investment in PVNGS lessor notes and certain items within other investments, including the EIP lessor note.

The Company has no significant available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities for which carrying value exceeds fair value.  There are no impairments considered to be “other than temporary” that are included in AOCI and not recognized in earnings.

At September 30, 2009, the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities had the following final maturities:

   
Fair Value
 
   
Available-for-Sale
   
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
PNMR and PNM
   
PNMR
   
PNM
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Within 1 year
  $ 2,137     $ 118     $ 118  
After 1 year through 5 years
    12,457       72,114       54,189  
After 5 years through 10 years
    5,736       130,629       125,096  
Over 10 years
    36,968       -       -  
    $ 57,298     $ 202,861     $ 179,403  

 
Other Fair Value Disclosures

The Company determines the fair values of its derivative and other instruments based on the hierarchy established in GAAP, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. GAAP describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.  Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Level 3 inputs used in determining fair values for the Company consist of internal valuation models.  The fair value determinations of items recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance sheet at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Measurements

   
Total(1)
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Market for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
September 30, 2009
       
(In thousands)
       
PNMR
                       
Assets
                       
Commodity derivatives
  $ 58,098     $ 7,028     $ 50,116     $ -  
NDT
    130,354       82,598       47,756       -  
      188,452       89,626       97,872       -  
Liabilities
                               
Commodity derivatives
    (28,215 )     (5,366 )     (21,080 )     (815 )
Interest rate swap
    (176 )     -       (176 )     -  
      (28,391 )     (5,366 )     (21,256 )     (815 )
Net
  $ 160,061     $ 84,260     $ 76,616     $ (815 )
                                 
PNM
                               
Assets
                               
Commodity derivatives
  $ 31,803     $ 87     $ 31,716     $ -  
NDT
    130,354       82,598       47,756       -  
      162,157       82,685       79,472       -  
Liabilities
                               
Commodity derivatives
    (3,382 )     (361 )     (2,707 )     (314 )
Net
  $ 158,775     $ 82,324     $ 76,765     $ (314 )
 
December 31, 2008
                 
PNMR
                       
Assets
                       
  Commodity derivatives
  $ 76,870     $ 9,390     $ 66,953     $ 13  
  NDT
    111,671       69,150       42,521       -  
  Other
    811       811       -       -  
      189,352       79,351       109,474       13  
Liabilities
                               
  Commodity derivatives
    (40,885 )     (12,052 )     (27,897 )     (422 )
Net
  $ 148,467     $ 67,299     $ 81,577     $ (409 )
                                 
PNM
                               
Assets
                               
  Commodity derivatives
  $ 46,596     $ -     $ 45,519     $ 13  
  NDT
    111,671       69,150       42,521       -  
  Other
    811       811       -       -  
      159,078       69,961       88,040       13  
Liabilities
                               
  Commodity derivatives
    (8,453 )     (510 )     (6,457 )     (422 )
Net
  $ 150,625     $ 69,451     $ 81,583     $ (409 )

 
     (1) The Level 1, 2 and 3 columns in the above table are presented based on the nature of each instrument.  The total column is presented based on the balance sheet classification of the instruments and reflect unit of account reclassifications between commodity derivative assets and commodity derivative liabilities of $1.0 million for PNMR and zero for PNM at September 30, 2009 and $0.5 million for PNMR and $1.1 million for PNM at December 31, 2008.
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


A reconciliation of the changes in Level 3 fair value measurements is as follows:

Level 3 Fair Value Assets and Liabilities

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
PNMR
   
PNM
   
PNMR
   
PNM
 
         
(In thousands)
       
Balance at beginning of period
  $ (1,636 )   $ (1,129 )   $ (409 )   $ (409 )
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
    28       28       (2,073 )     (2,073 )
Total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    (288 )     -       (1,061 )     -  
Purchases, issuances, and settlements(1)
    1,081       787       2,728       2,168  
Balance at end of period
  $ (815 )   $ (314 )   $ (815 )   $ (314 )
                                 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period
  $ 688     $ 688     $ 30     $ 30  
                                 


   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2008
   
September 30, 2008
 
   
PNMR
   
PNM
   
PNMR
   
PNM
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Balance at December 31, 2007
              $ 2,061     $ 2,679  
Adoption of  amendment to GAAP regarding fair value measurement
                16,407       16,407  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 19,863     $ 19,666       18,468       19,086  
Total gains included in earnings
    (16,635 )     (16,713 )     (3,742 )     (4,513 )
Total gains included in other comprehensive income
    (60 )     -       28       -  
Purchases, issuances, and settlements(1)
    (3,613 )     (3,818 )     (15,199 )     (15,438 )
Transfers into Level 3 (2)
    (113 )     (113 )     (113 )     (113 )
Balance at September 30, 2008
  $ (558 )   $ (978 )     (558 )     (978 )
Total gains included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the period
  $ (10,382 )   $ (10,256 )   $ (3,643 )   $ (2,821 )
 
(1)  
Includes fair value reversal of contracts settled, unearned and prepaid option premiums received and paid during the period for contracts still held at end of period and, in 2008, the sale of PNM Electric wholesale contracts.
(2)  
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2 are at fair values as of July 1, 2008.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) for Level 3 fair value measurements included in earnings are reported in operating revenues and cost of energy as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Operating Revenues
   
Cost of
Energy
   
Operating Revenues
   
Cost of
 Energy
 
PNMR
 
(In thousands)
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
  $ -     $ 28     $ 237     $ (2,310 )
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date
  $ -     $ 688     $ -     $ 30  

PNM
                       
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
  $ -     $ 28     $ 237     $ (2,310 )
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date
  $ -     $ 688     $ -     $ 30  

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2008
   
September 30, 2008
 
   
Operating
Revenues
   
Cost of
Energy
   
Operating
Revenues
   
Cost of
Energy
 
PNMR
 
(In thousands)
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
  $ 299     $ (16,934 )   $ 11,761     $ (15,503 )
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date
  $ 262     $ (10,644 )   $ (544 )   $ (3,099 )
                                 
PNM
                               
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
  $ (77 )   $ (16,636 )   $ 10,782     $ (15,295 )
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date
  $ 2     $ (10,258 )   $ 2     $ (2,823 )
                                 

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



(5)  
 Earnings Per Share

In accordance with GAAP, dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share has been presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) of PNMR.  Information regarding the computation of earnings (loss) per share is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
          (In thousands, except per share amounts)      
Earnings (Loss) Attributable to PNMR:
                       
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 58,223     $ (1,264 )   $ 78,049     $ (217,382 )
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Valencia non-controlling Interest
    (2,536 )     (3,451 )     (7,890 )     (4,452 )
Preferred stock dividend requirements of subsidiary
    (132 )     (132 )     (396 )     (396 )
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to PNMR
    55,555       (4,847 )     69,763       (222,230 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
    (1,362 )     (638 )     77,702       24,622  
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to PNMR
  $ 54,193     $ (5,485 )   $ 147,465     $ (197,608 )
                                 
Average Number of Common Shares:
                               
Outstanding during period
    86,673       86,408       86,620       81,669  
Equivalents from convertible preferred stock
    4,778       -       4,778       -  
Average Shares - Basic
    91,451       86,408       91,398       81,669  
Dilutive Effect of Common Stock Equivalents (a) -
                               
Stock options and restricted stock
    380       -       205       -  
Average Shares - Diluted
    91,831       86,408       91,603       81,669  
                                 
Per Share of Common Stock – Basic:
                               
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.61     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.76     $ (2.72 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.02 )     -       0.85       0.30  
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 0.59     $ (0.06 )   $ 1.61     $ (2.42 )
                                 
Per Share of Common Stock – Diluted:
                               
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.60     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.76     $ (2.72 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     -       0.85       0.30  
Net Earnings (Loss)
  $ 0.59     $ (0.06 )   $ 1.61     $ (2.42 )

(a)  
Excludes the effect of anti-dilutive common stock equivalents related to out-of-the-money stock options of 3,327,481 at September 30, 2009.  Due to losses in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, no potentially dilutive securities are reflected in the average number of common shares used to compute earnings (loss) per share since any impact would be anti-dilutive.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


(6)  
Stock-Based Compensation

Information concerning stock-based compensation plans is contained in Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.

Stock Options

The following table represents stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

                     
Weighted-
 
         
Weighted-
   
Aggregate
   
Average
 
         
Average
   
Intrinsic
   
Remaining
 
         
Exercise
   
Value
   
Contract Life
 
Options for PNMR Common Stock
 
Shares
   
Price
   
(In thousands)
   
(Years)
 
                         
Outstanding at beginning of period
    3,725,907     $ 21.54              
Granted
    790,064     $ 8.23              
Exercised
    -     $ -              
Forfeited
    (174,236 )   $ 20.40              
                             
Outstanding at end of period
    4,341,735     $ 19.17     $ 3,058       6.30  
                                 
Options exercisable at end of period
    3,085,006     $ 22.07     $ 151       5.25  
                                 
Options available for future grant
    5,240,182                          

The following table provides additional information concerning stock option activity:

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Options for PNMR Common Stock
 
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands,
except per share amounts)
 
             
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share of options granted
  $ 1.63     $ 1.39  
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the period
  $ -     $ 15  

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards with the following weighted-average assumptions for options granted in the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

Dividend yield
    6.27 %
Expected volatility
    42.03 %
Risk-free interest rates
    1.56 %
Expected life (years)
    4.48  

The assumptions above are based on multiple factors, including historical exercise patterns of employees in relatively homogeneous groups with respect to exercise and post-vesting employment termination behaviors, expected future exercising patterns for these same homogeneous groups and both the implied and historical volatility of PNMR’s stock price.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Restricted Stock

The following table summarizes nonvested restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

         
Weighted-
 
         
Average
 
Nonvested Restricted
       
Grant-Date
 
PNMR Common Stock
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
             
Nonvested at beginning of period
    195,626     $ 17.43  
Granted
    102,000     $ 7.81  
Vested
    (99,349 )   $ 19.13  
Forfeited
    -     $ -  
                 
Nonvested at end of period
    198,277     $ 11.63  

The total fair value of shares of restricted stock that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.9 million.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued restricted stock agreements to certain executives that are based upon the Company achieving specified performance targets, partly for 2009 and partly for the 2009 through 2011 period.  The determination of the number of restricted shares ultimately issued depends on the levels at which the performance criteria are achieved and cannot be determined until after the performance periods end. The Company would issue a maximum of 172,200 shares if all of the performance criteria are achieved at the optimal level and all the executives remain eligible.  The Company records compensation cost for these awards based upon periodic estimates of the levels that the performance targets will be achieved.

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Capitalization

Information concerning financing activities is contained in Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.

Short-term Debt

PNMR and PNM have revolving credit facilities for borrowings up to $600.0 million under the PNMR Facility and $400.0 million under the PNM Facility that primarily expire in 2012.  In addition, PNMR and PNM each have a local line of credit of $5.0 million.  TNMP had a revolving credit facility for borrowings up to $200.0 million under the TNMP Facility that was scheduled to expire May 13, 2009.  The maximum borrowing amount under the TNMP Facility was reduced to $75.0 million on March 23, 2009.  On April 30, 2009, TNMP entered into the $75.0 million TNMP Revolving Credit Facility described under Financing Activities below and the TNMP Facility terminated.  PNMR and PNM had commercial paper programs under which they could have issued up to $400.0 million and $300.0 million of commercial paper.  The Company suspended the commercial paper programs due to market conditions and no commercial paper has been issued since March 11, 2008.  The revolving credit facilities served as support for the commercial paper programs.  Operationally, this meant the aggregate borrowings under the commercial paper program and the revolving credit facility for each of PNMR and PNM could not exceed the maximum amount of the revolving credit facility for that entity.  The commercial paper programs were terminated on July 2, 2009.  At September 30, 2009, the weighted average interest rates were 1.5% and 0.9% for the PNMR Facility and the PNM Facility.  Short-term debt outstanding consists of:


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Short-term Debt
 
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
PNM
           
Commercial paper
  $ -     $ -  
Revolving credit facility
    108,000       340,000  
Local lines of credit
    -       -  
      108,000       340,000  
                 
TNMP – Revolving credit facility
    -       150,000  
                 
PNMR
               
Commercial paper
    -       -  
Revolving credit facility
    85,000       254,667  
Local lines of credit
    -       -  
                 
    $ 193,000     $ 744,667  

At October 26, 2009, PNMR, PNM, and TNMP had $501.4 million, $298.7 million, and $53.5 million of availability under their respective revolving credit facilities and local lines of credit, including reductions of availability due to outstanding letters of credit.  Total availability at October 26, 2009, on a consolidated basis, was $853.6 million for PNMR. LBB is a lender under the PNMR Facility.  LBH, the parent of LBB, has filed for bankruptcy protection.  Subsequent to the bankruptcy filing by LBH, LBB declined to fund a borrowing request under the PNMR Facility amounting to $5.3 million. The availability includes $29.7 million that represents the unfunded portion of the PNMR Facility attributable to LBB.  At October 26, 2009, PNMR had cash investments of $15.5 million and PNM and TNMP had no such investments.

As of September 30, 2009, TNMP had outstanding borrowings of $36.2 million from PNMR under its intercompany loan agreement.

Financing Activities

On January 5, 2009, PNMR commenced a tender offer whereby it offered to repurchase up to $150.0 million of its 9.25% senior unsecured notes due 2015.  The tender offer requested the holders of the notes to submit the amount of notes they would be willing to sell to PNMR and at the price they would be willing to sell, within the range of 83% to 93% of face value, including additional compensation of 3% of face value for those holders that tendered their notes and did not withdraw them prior to the stated early participation date. Prior to expiration of the offer, $157.5 million of notes were tendered to PNMR for purchase.  Under the applicable rules for this type of arrangement, PNMR was able to purchase $157.0 million of notes at the 93% cap price.  On February 5, 2009, PNMR repurchased and retired these notes for $146.0 million plus accrued interest. On February 26, 2009, PNMR purchased an additional $0.4 million of the 9.25% senior unsecured notes at 93% of face value in a private transaction.  PNMR recognized a pre-tax gain on these transactions of $7.3 million, net of related transaction costs and write-off of the proportionate amount of the deferred costs of the original issuance of the notes.

On October 31, 2008, TNMP entered into a $100.0 million term loan credit agreement (the “TNMP Bridge Facility”) to provide an additional source of funds to repay TNMP’s $167.7 million of senior unsecured notes that matured January 15, 2009.  On January 14, 2009, TNMP borrowed $100.0 million under the TNMP Bridge Facility.  On January 15, 2009, TNMP repaid the entire principal and interest due on the $167.7 million principal amount outstanding of 6.25% senior unsecured notes utilizing the proceeds from the TNMP Bridge Facility and inter-company borrowings from PNMR.

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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(Unaudited)


On March 23, 2009, TNMP issued $265.5 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% First Mortgage Bonds, due 2019, Series 2009A at a price equal to 97.643% of their face value.  The bonds bear interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum of their face value. TNMP may redeem some or all of the bonds at any time at a redemption price that reflects a make-whole provision, plus accrued interest.  The bonds are secured by a first mortgage on substantially all of TNMP’s property.

On March 25, 2009, TNMP entered into a $50.0 million loan agreement with Union Bank, N. A. (the “2009 Term Loan Agreement”).   TNMP borrowed $50.0 million under this agreement on March 30, 2009.  Borrowings under the 2009 Term Loan Agreement must be repaid by March 25, 2014 and are secured by $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of TNMP first mortgage bonds (the “Series 2009B Bonds”).  Through hedging arrangements, TNMP has established fixed interest rates for the 2009 Term Loan Agreement of 6.05% for the first three years and 6.30% thereafter.  The hedging obligations are also secured by the Series 2009B Bonds.  The hedge is accounted for as a cash-flow hedge and its September 30, 2009 pre-tax fair value of $(0.2) million is included in other deferred credits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and in AOCI.  Amounts reclassified from AOCI are included in other interest expense.  The fair value determination was made using Level 2 inputs under GAAP.

TNMP used the proceeds received from the 9.50% First Mortgage Bonds and the 2009 Term Loan Agreement to repay the $100.0 million borrowed under the TNMP Bridge Facility and the $150.0 million outstanding under the TNMP Facility.  The remaining proceeds, after offering expenses, were used to reduce intercompany borrowings from PNMR.

On April 30, 2009, TNMP entered into a new $75.0 million revolving credit facility (the “TNMP Revolving Credit Facility”) and the existing TNMP Facility was terminated.  Borrowings under the TNMP Revolving Credit Facility are secured by $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of TNMP first mortgage bonds (the “Series 2009C Bonds”).  The TNMP Revolving Credit Facility will expire in April 2011.
 
On February 26, 2009, the Finance Committee of the PNMR Board authorized PNMR to provide support for the debt of TNMP by approving additional loans to TNMP as a contingency in the event TNMP was unable to obtain external financing sufficient to pay amounts borrowed under the TNMP Facility and the TNMP Bridge Facility when they came due.  With the completion of the financing described above, the PNMR support terminated on April 30, 2009.

On May 23, 2003, PNM issued $36.0 million of 4.00% PCRB senior unsecured notes, which have a scheduled maturity in 2038, but were subject to mandatory repurchase and remarketing on July 1, 2009.  PNM repurchased these notes for $36.0 million on July 1, 2009 utilizing available cash balances and borrowings under the PNM Facility.  PNM intends to hold these bonds (without legally canceling them) and anticipates remarketing the bonds at some point in the future depending upon market conditions. For financial reporting purposes, the debt is considered extinguished and removed from the balance sheets.

Common Stock

PNMR offers new shares of PNMR common stock through the PNMR Direct Plan.  PNMR had offered new shares of its common stock through an equity distribution agreement, which was terminated in July 2009. On July 15, 2009, PNMR began purchasing shares of its common stock on the open market rather than issuing additional shares to satisfy subscriptions under the PNMR Direct Plan.  During the period from January 1, 2009 to July 15, 2009, PNMR sold 93,328 shares of its common stock through the PNMR Direct Plan for net proceeds of $0.8 million.  PNMR also issued 48,202 shares of its common stock for $0.4 million through its ESPP during the six months ended June 30, 2009.  The ESPP was terminated effective June 30, 2009.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Convertible Preferred Stock

In November 2008, PNMR issued 477,800 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock.  The Series A convertible preferred stock is convertible into PNMR common stock in a ratio of 10 shares of common stock for each share of preferred stock.  The Series A convertible preferred stock is entitled to receive dividends equivalent to any dividends paid on PNMR common stock as if the preferred stock had been converted into common stock.  The Series A convertible preferred stock is entitled to vote on all matters voted upon by common stockholders, except for the election of the Board.  In the event of liquidation of PNMR, preferred holders would receive a preference of $0.10 per common share equivalent.  After that preference, common holders would receive an equivalent liquidation preference per share and all remaining distributions would be shared ratably between common and preferred holders.  The terms of the Series A convertible preferred stock result in it being substantially equivalent to common stock.  Therefore, for earnings per share purposes the number of common shares into which the Series A convertible preferred stock is convertible is included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for periods after the Series A convertible preferred stock was issued.  Similarly, dividends on the Series A convertible preferred stock are considered to be common dividends in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

(8)  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

PNMR and its subsidiaries maintain qualified defined benefit pension plans, postretirement benefit plans providing medical and dental benefits, and executive retirement programs (“PNM Plans” and “TNMP Plans”).  PNMR maintains the legal obligation for the benefits owed to participants under these plans.

Readers should refer to Note 12 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports for additional information on these plans.

PNM Plans

The following tables present the components of the PNM Plans’ net periodic benefit cost (income):

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Pension Plan
   
Other Postretirement
Benefits
   
Executive Retirement
Program
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
(In thousands)
             
                                     
Components of Net Periodic
                                   
Benefit Cost (Income)
                                   
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 104     $ 178     $ 15     $ 14  
Interest cost
    8,610       8,317       1,847       2,086       284       284  
Expected long-term return on assets
    (9,691 )     (10,336 )     (1,458 )     (1,532 )     -       -  
Amortization of net loss
    955       481       822       1,204       7       13  
Amortization of prior service cost
    79       79       (1,065 )     (1,422 )     3       3  
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
  $ (47 )   $ (1,459 )   $ 250     $ 514     $ 309     $ 314  


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Pension Plan
   
Other Postretirement
Benefits
   
Executive Retirement
Program
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
(In thousands)
             
                                     
Components of Net Periodic
                                   
Benefit Cost (Income)
                                   
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 313     $ 535     $ 44     $ 42  
Interest cost
    25,830       24,951       5,541       6,258       852       852  
Expected long-term return on assets
    (29,073 )     (31,009 )     (4,374 )     (4,597 )     -       -  
Amortization of net loss
    2,864       1,443       2,467       3,612       20       39  
Amortization of prior service cost
    238       238       (3,196 )     (4,265 )     8       10  
Curtailment (gain) (1)
    -       -       (2,943 )     -       -       -  
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
  $ (141 )   $ (4,377 )   $ (2,192 )   $ 1,543     $ 924     $ 943  

     (1)
 The January 2009 sale of PNM Gas resulted in the retiree medical obligation associated with the gas designated employees to cease.  This action meets the definition of a curtailment under GAAP and resulted in a curtailment gain in the first quarter 2009, which is included in the gain on sale of PNM Gas.
 
PNM does not anticipate making any contributions to its pension plan trust during 2009.  Based on current law and estimates of portfolio performance, PNM anticipates making contributions to its pension plan trust of approximately $19.5 million in 2010 and a total of $185.7 million for 2011-2013.  These anticipated contributions were developed using a probabilistically weighted average discount rate of 6.2% to determine the projected benefit obligation under the pension plan.  Actual amounts to be funded in the future will be dependent on the actuarial assumptions at that time, including the appropriate discount rate.  PNM contributed $0.3 million and $1.0 million to trusts for other postretirement benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and $2.4 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  PNM expects to make contributions totaling $2.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2009 to the trust for other postretirement benefits.  Disbursements under the executive retirement program, which are funded by the Company and considered to be contributions to the plan, were $0.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, were $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and are expected to total $1.5 million during 2009.  PNM anticipates the net periodic benefit cost under its pension plan, other postretirement benefits, and executive retirement program will be $4.7 million, $3.6 million, and $1.1 million in 2010 and will total $30.8 million, $26.5 million, and $3.3 million for 2011-2013.
TNMP Plans

The following tables present the components of the TNMP Plans’ net periodic benefit cost (income):

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Pension Plan
   
Other Postretirement
 Benefits
   
Executive Retirement
Program
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
(In thousands)
             
Components of Net Periodic
                                   
Benefit Cost (Income)
                                   
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 65     $ 71     $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    1,099       1,061       183       179       19       19  
Expected long-term return on assets
    (1,523 )     (1,659 )     (124 )     (122 )     -       -  
Amortization of net gain
    -       (36 )     (66 )     (68 )     -       -  
Amortization of prior service cost
    -       -       15       15       -       -  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)
  $ (424 )   $ (634 )   $ 73     $ 75     $ 19     $ 19  

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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(Unaudited)



   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Pension Plan
   
Other Postretirement
Benefits
   
Executive Retirement
Program
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
(In thousands)
             
Components of Net Periodic
                                   
Benefit Cost (Income)
                                   
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 195     $ 213     $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    3,297       3,182       550       536       57       57  
Expected long-term return on assets
    (4,570 )     (4,976 )     (371 )     (365 )     -       -  
Amortization of net gain
    -       (109 )     (198 )     (203 )     -       -  
Amortization of prior service cost
    -       -       45       45       -       -  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)
  $ (1,273 )   $ (1,903 )   $ 221     $ 226     $ 57     $ 57  
 
TNMP made no contributions to its pension plan trust in either the nine months ended September 30, 2009 or 2008 and no contributions are anticipated for 2009.  Based on current law and estimates of portfolio performance, TNMP anticipates making contributions to its pension plan trust of approximately $0.3 million in 2010 and a total of $8.0 million for 2011-2013.  These anticipated contributions were developed using a probabilistically weighted average discount rate of 6.0% to determine the projected benefit obligation under the pension plan.  Actual amounts to be funded in the future will be dependent on the actuarial assumptions at that time, including the appropriate discount rate.  TNMP contributed zero and less than $0.1 million to the trust for other postretirement benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.   TNMP expects to make contributions totaling $0.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2009 to the trust for other postretirement benefits.  Disbursements under the executive retirement program, which are funded by the Company and considered to be contributions to the plan, were less than $0.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, were $0.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and are expected to total $0.2 million during 2009.  TNMP anticipates the net periodic benefit cost (income) under its pension plan, other postretirement benefits, and executive retirement program will be $(1.6) million, $0.6 million, and $0.1 million in 2010 and will total $(3.2) million, $1.6 million, and $0.3 million for 2011-2013.

(9)  
Commitments and Contingencies

Overview

There are various claims and lawsuits pending against the Company.  The Company is also subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and is currently participating in the investigation and remediation of numerous sites.  In addition, the Company periodically enters into financial commitments in connection with its business operations.  The Company is also involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of its business.  It is not possible at this time for the Company to determine fully the effect of all litigation and other legal proceedings on its results of operations or financial position.  It is the Company’s policy to accrue for expected liabilities in accordance with GAAP, when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount to be incurred is reasonably estimable.  The Company cannot make any assurances that the amount of reserves or potential insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover the cash obligations that might be incurred as a result of litigation or regulatory proceedings.   Outside legal costs for these and regulatory matters are recorded when the expenses are incurred.  The Company does not expect that any known lawsuits, environmental costs, and commitments will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows, although the outcome of litigation, investigations, and other legal proceedings is inherently uncertain.

With respect to some of the items listed below, the Company has determined that a loss is not probable or that, to the extent probable, is not reasonably estimable.  In some cases, the Company is not able to predict with any degree of certainty the range of possible loss that could be incurred.  Notwithstanding these facts, the Company has assessed these matters based on current information and made judgments concerning their potential outcome, giving
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

due consideration to the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought, and the probability of success.  Such judgments are made subject to the known uncertainty of litigation.  The Company has established appropriate reserves for matters where it is probable a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable.  During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, such reserves were increased by $13.6 million and $26.2 million, which were recorded as reductions of operating revenues.  The actual outcomes of the items listed below could ultimately differ from the judgments made and the differences could be material.

Commitments and Contingencies Related to the Environment

Nuclear Spent Fuel and Waste Disposal

Nuclear power plant operators are required to enter into spent fuel disposal contracts with the DOE, and the DOE is required to accept and dispose of all spent nuclear fuel and other high-level radioactive wastes generated by domestic power reactors.  Although the Nuclear Waste Policy Act required the DOE to develop a permanent repository for the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel by 1998, the DOE has announced that the repository cannot be completed before at least 2017.  In November 1997, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision preventing the DOE from excusing its own delay, but refused to order the DOE to begin accepting spent nuclear fuel.  Based on this decision and the DOE’s delay, a number of utilities, including APS (on behalf of itself and the other PVNGS owners including PNM), filed damages actions against the DOE in the Court of Federal Claims and are currently pursuing those damages claims. In August 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued decisions in three damages actions brought by other nuclear utilities that could result in a decrease in the amount of PNM’s recoverable damages; however, additional appeals in those actions are possible and APS continues to monitor the status of those actions.  The trial in the APS matter began on January 28, 2009 and closing arguments were heard in late May.  The court has not indicated when it will reach its decision in the matter.  PNM currently estimates that it will incur approximately $46.1 million (in 2007 dollars) over the life of PVNGS for its share of the fuel costs related to the on-site interim storage of spent nuclear fuel during the operating life of the plant.  PNM accrues these costs as a component of fuel expense, meaning that the charges are accrued as the fuel is burned.  At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, PNM had $14.9 million and $14.5 million recorded as a liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets for interim storage costs.

The Clean Air Act

Regional Haze

In 1999, the EPA announced final regional haze rules and in 2005, the EPA issued the final rule addressing regional haze and guidelines for BART determinations. The rule calls for all states to establish goals and emission reduction strategies for improving visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.  In October 2006, the EPA issued the final BART alternatives rule which made revisions to the 2005 regional haze rules.  In particular, the alternatives rule defines how an SO2 emissions trading program developed by the Western Regional Air Partnership, a voluntary organization of western states, tribes and federal agencies, can be used by western states.  New Mexico will be participating in the SO2 program, which is a trading program that will be implemented if SO2 reduction milestones, which are still being developed, are not met.

In November 2006, the NMED requested a BART analysis for NOX and particulates for each of the four units at SJGS.  PNM submitted the analysis to the NMED in early June 2007, recommending against installing additional pollution control equipment on any of the SJGS units beyond those planned at that time, the installation of which was recently completed.  PNM has provided additional data in response to requests from the NMED.  The NMED is presently reviewing the analysis and supplemental data.  Potentially, additional NOX emission reductions could be required.  The nature and cost of compliance with these potential requirements cannot be determined at this time.

 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


 
 The EPA previously requested APS to perform a BART analysis for Four Corners.  APS submitted an analysis to the EPA concluding that certain combustion control equipment constitutes BART for Four Corners.  Based on the analyses and comments received through EPA’s rulemaking process, the EPA will determine what it believes constitutes BART for Four Corners.  The EPA recently issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) seeking public comments on its BART determination.  The public comment period expired on October 28, 2009.  APS anticipates the EPA will issue a proposed determination in early 2010.  Once the EPA issues its proposed determination, it will provide a second comment period prior to issuing its final determination.  The participant owners of Four Corners will have five years after the EPA issues its final determination to achieve compliance with their respective BART requirements.  APS’ recommended plan for Four Corners includes the installation of combustion control equipment with an estimated cost to PNM, based on preliminary engineering estimates, of approximately $6.8 million.  If the EPA determines that post-combustion controls are required, PNM’s total costs could be up to approximately $69.0 million for Four Corners.  The obligation to comply with the EPA’s final BART determinations, coupled with the financial impact of future climate change legislation, other environmental regulations and other business considerations, could jeopardize the economic viability of the Four Corners plant due to the significant costs involved.  In order to coordinate with Four Corners’ other scheduled activities, APS is currently implementing portions of its recommended plan on a voluntary basis.  Costs related to the implementation of these portions of the recommended plan are included in PNM’s 2009, 2010 and 2011 construction expenditure estimates.
 
While the Company continues to monitor these matters, at the present time, the Company cannot predict whether the agencies will agree with either PNM’s or APS’ BART recommendations.  If the agencies disagree with those recommendations for SJGS or Four Corners, the Company cannot predict the nature of the BART controls the agencies may ultimately mandate or the resulting financial or operational impact.

Ozone Non-Attainment

In March 2009, the NMED published its draft recommendation of area designations for the 2008 revised ozone national ambient air quality standard.  The draft recommended that San Juan County, New Mexico be designated as non-attainment for ozone.  SJGS is situated in San Juan County.  However, the NMED subsequently determined that the monitor indicating high ozone levels was not reliable and did not recommend to the EPA that San Juan County be designated as non-attainment.  On September 16, 2009, the EPA announced that it would re-consider the 2008 ozone ambient air quality standard. The reconsideration is expected to result in a lower standard which would increase the number of ozone non-attainment areas in the country. The Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter or if additional NOX controls would be required as a result of ozone non-attainment designation.

Navajo Nation Environmental Issues

Four Corners is located on the Navajo Reservation and is held under an easement granted by the federal government as well as a lease from the Navajo Nation.  The Navajo Acts, enacted in 1995 by the Navajo Nation, purport to give the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency authority to promulgate regulations covering air quality, drinking water, and pesticide activities, including those activities that occur at Four Corners.  In October 1995, the Four Corners participants filed a lawsuit in the District Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock District, challenging the applicability of the Navajo Acts as to Four Corners.  The District Court stayed these proceedings pursuant to a request by the parties and the parties are seeking to negotiate a settlement.

In 2000, the Navajo Tribal Council approved operating permit regulations under the Navajo Nation Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act.  The Four Corners participants believe that the regulations fail to recognize that the Navajo Nation did not intend to assert jurisdiction over Four Corners.  Each of the Four Corners participants filed a petition with the Navajo Nation Supreme Court for review of the operating permit regulations.  Those proceedings have been stayed, pending the outcome of the settlement negotiations mentioned above.
 
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In May 2005, APS and the Navajo Nation signed a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (“VCA”) resolving the dispute regarding the Navajo Nation Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act portion of the lawsuit.  On March 21, 2006, the EPA determined that the Navajo Nation was eligible for “treatment as a state” for the purpose of entering into a supplemental delegation agreement with the EPA to administer the Clean Air Act Title V, Part 71 federal permit program over Four Corners.  The EPA entered into the supplemental delegation agreement with the Navajo Nation on the same day.  Because the EPA’s approval was consistent with the requirements of the VCA, APS sought dismissal of the pending litigation in the Navajo Nation Supreme Court, as well as the pending litigation in the Navajo Nation District Court to the extent the claims relate to the Clean Air Act, and the Courts have dismissed the claims accordingly. The agreement does not address or resolve any dispute relating to other aspects of the Navajo Acts.

The Company cannot currently predict the outcome of these matters.

Four Corners Federal Implementation Plan Litigation

On April 30, 2007, the EPA adopted a source specific FIP to set air quality standards at Four Corners.  The FIP essentially federalizes the requirements contained in the New Mexico State Implementation Plan, which Four Corners has historically followed.  The FIP also includes a requirement to maintain and enhance dust suppression methods.  APS filed a petition for review in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit seeking revisions to the FIP to clarify certain requirements and allow operational flexibility.  The Sierra Club intervened in this action and with other parties filed a petition for review with the same court challenging the FIP’s compliance with the Clean Air Act.  APS intervened in that action.  In APS’ lawsuit, APS challenged two key provisions of the FIP:  a 20% opacity limit on certain fugitive dust emissions and a 20% stack opacity limit on Units 4 and 5.  During 2008, the EPA voluntarily moved to vacate the fugitive dust provisions of the FIP, and on April 14, 2009, the court granted EPA’s motion.  The court also rejected the Sierra Club’s challenges to the FIP and ruled in favor of the 20% stack opacity limit.  APS filed a petition for rehearing related to the stack opacity limit finding because APS did not believe that EPA properly established that limit.  The court denied APS’s petition on July 24, 2009, and APS does not intend to appeal the matter further.  The Company does not believe that compliance with this limit will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Section 114 Request

On April 6, 2009, APS received a request from the EPA under Section 114 of the Clean Air Act seeking detailed information regarding projects at and operations of Four Corners.  APS submitted its response to the EPA on August 21, 2009.  The Company is currently unable to predict the timing or content of EPA’s response or any resulting actions.

Santa Fe Generating Station

PNM and the NMED conducted investigations of gasoline and chlorinated solvent groundwater contamination detected beneath the site of the former Santa Fe Generating Station to determine the source of the contamination pursuant to a 1992 settlement agreement between PNM and the NMED.

PNM believes that the data compiled indicates observed groundwater contamination originated from off-site sources.  However, to avoid a prolonged legal dispute, PNM agreed to a settlement agreement with the NMED under which PNM agreed to supplement remediation facilities by installing an extraction well and two additional monitoring wells to address remaining gasoline contamination in the groundwater at and in the vicinity of the site.  PNM will continue to operate the remediation facilities until the groundwater meets applicable federal and state standards or until such time as the NMED determines that additional remediation is not required, whichever is earlier.  The City of Santa Fe municipal water well located at the site continues to operate and meets federal drinking water standards.  PNM is not able to assess the duration of this project.
 
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The Superfund Oversight Section of the NMED has conducted multiple investigations into the chlorinated solvent plume in the vicinity of the site of the former Santa Fe Generating Station.  In February 2008, a NMED site inspection report was submitted to the EPA, which states that neither the source nor extent of contamination has been determined and also states that the source may not be the former Santa Fe Generating Station.  The NMED investigation is ongoing.  The Company is unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

Coal Combustion Waste Disposal

The EPA has advised that the proposal for the regulation of coal combustion byproducts (“CCBs”) was sent to the Office of Management and Budget for inter-agency review on October 16, 2009. The proposal appears to outline options for treating CCBs as hazardous waste or non-hazardous waste or a combination of the two. EPA anticipates issuing the draft rule by the end of 2009.  One of the EPA's primary objectives in the rulemaking appears to be to ensure that the EPA has direct federal enforcement authority over the final regulations by classifying CCBs as a hazardous waste.

SJGS does not operate any CCB impoundments.  SJCC currently disposes of CCBs consisting of fly ash, bottom ash, and gypsum from SJGS in the surface mine pits adjacent to the plant. The Office of Surface Mining (“OSM”) developed draft proposed regulations for the mine placement of CCBs.  OSM’s rulemaking effort is currently tabled by the Obama Administration.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of the EPA’s actions regarding CCB regulation and whether such actions will have a material adverse impact on its operations or financial position.  PNM continues to advocate for the non-hazardous regulation of CCBs, believing the proper place for oversight of mine placement of CCBs is through the OSM and state mining and mining reclamation agencies.

Gila River Indian Reservation Superfund Site

In April 2008, the EPA informed PNM that it may be a PRP in the Gila River Indian Reservation Superfund Site in Maricopa County, Arizona.  PNM, along with SRP, APS and EPE, owns a parcel of property on which a transmission pole and a portion of a transmission line are located.  The property abuts the Gila River Indian Community boundary and, at one time, may have been part of an airfield where crop dusting took place.  Currently, the EPA is only seeking payment from PNM and other PRPs for past cleanup-related costs involving contamination from the crop dusting.  Based upon the total amount of cleanup costs reported by the EPA in its letter to PNM, the resolution of this matter is not expected to have a material adverse impact on PNM’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Coal Supply

The coal requirements for SJGS are being supplied by SJCC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Billiton.  APS purchases all of Four Corners’ coal requirements from a supplier with a long-term lease of coal reserves with the Navajo Nation.  In 2003, PNM completed a comprehensive review of the final reclamation costs for both the surface mines that previously provided coal to SJGS and the current underground mine providing coal.  Based on this study, PNM revised its estimates of the final reclamation of the surface mine.  In addition, the estimate for decommissioning the Four Corners mine was revised.  Based on the most recent estimates, the final cost of surface mine reclamation is expected to be $130.5 million in future dollars excluding contract buyout costs paid to SJCC.  As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $28.3 million and $33.8 million was recognized on PNM’s Consolidated Balance Sheet for the obligation for surface mine reclamation using the fair value method to determine the liability.  At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the balance on PNM’s Consolidated Balance Sheets for the reclamation liability related to underground mining activities was $1.9 million and $1.6 million.

In 2003, the NMPRC granted PNM permission to collect as a part of its rates up to $100.0 million of surface
 
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mine final reclamation costs.  In the 2007 Electric Rate Case, PNM requested recovery of increased surface mine decommissioning costs, as well as underground mine reclamation costs. Recovery of the final underground mine reclamation costs was allowed; however, the NMPRC denied recovery of amounts for surface mine decommissioning in excess of $100.0 million. PNM appealed this decision to the New Mexico Supreme Court, which on September 1, 2009 issued its ruling that the NMPRC had properly denied recovery of these costs.  PNM has filed a motion with the court seeking rehearing of this issue.  See Note 10.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

PVNGS Liability and Insurance Matters

The PVNGS participants have insurance for public liability resulting from nuclear energy hazards to the full limit of liability under federal law.  This potential liability is covered by primary liability insurance provided by commercial insurance carriers in the amount of $300 million and the balance by an industry-wide retrospective assessment program.  If losses at any nuclear power plant covered by the program exceed the accumulated funds, PNM could be assessed retrospective premium adjustments.  The maximum assessment per reactor under the program for each nuclear incident is $117.5 million, subject to an annual limit of $17.5 million per incident, to be periodically adjusted for inflation.  Based on PNM’s 10.2% interest in the three PVNGS units, PNM’s maximum potential assessment per incident for all three units is $36.0 million, with an annual payment limitation of $5.4 million.

The PVNGS participants maintain “all risk” (including nuclear hazards) insurance for property damage to, and decontamination of, property at PVNGS in the aggregate amount of $2.75 billion, a substantial portion of which must first be applied to stabilization and decontamination.  The participants have also secured insurance against portions of any increased cost of generation or purchased power and business interruption resulting from a sudden and unforeseen accidental outage of any of the three units.  The property damage, decontamination, and replacement power coverages are provided by Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (“NEIL”).  PNM is subject to retrospective assessments under all NEIL policies if NEIL’s losses in any policy year exceed accumulated funds.  The maximum amount of retrospective assessments PNM could incur under the current NEIL policies totals $7.3 million.  The insurance coverage discussed in this and the previous paragraph is subject to policy conditions and exclusions.

Water Supply

Because of New Mexico’s arid climate and periodic drought conditions, there is a growing concern in New Mexico about the use of water for power plants.  PNM has secured water rights in connection with the existing plants at Afton, Luna and Lordsburg.  Water availability does not appear to be an issue for these plants at this time.

The “four corners” region of New Mexico, in which SJGS and Four Corners are located, experienced drought conditions during 2002 through 2004 that could have affected the water supply for PNM’s generation plants.  In future years, if adequate precipitation is not received in the watershed that supplies the four corners region, the plants could be impacted.  Consequently, PNM, APS and BHP Billiton have undertaken activities to secure additional water supplies for SJGS, Four Corners and related mines.  PNM has reached an agreement for a voluntary shortage sharing agreement with tribes and other water users in the San Juan Basin for a term ending December 31, 2012.  Further, PNM and BHP Billiton have reached agreement on a long-term supplemental contract relating to water for SJGS with the Jicarilla Apache Nation that ends in 2016.  APS and BHP Billiton have entered into a similar contract for Four Corners.  Although the Company does not believe that its operations will be materially affected by the drought conditions at this time, it cannot forecast the weather situation or its ramifications, or how regulations and legislation may impact the Company’s situation in the future, should the shortages occur in the future.


 
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PVNGS Water Supply Litigation

A summons was served on APS in 1986 that required all water claimants in the Lower Gila River Watershed of Arizona to assert any claims to water on or before January 20, 1987, in an action pending in the Maricopa County Superior Court.  PVNGS is located within the geographic area subject to the summons.  APS’ rights and the rights of the other PVNGS participants to the use of groundwater and effluent at PVNGS are potentially at issue in this action.   APS filed claims that dispute the court’s jurisdiction over PVNGS’ groundwater rights and their contractual rights to effluent relating to PVNGS and, alternatively, seek confirmation of those rights.  In 1999, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a decision finding that certain groundwater rights may be available to the federal government and Indian tribes.  In addition, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a decision in 2000 affirming the lower court’s criteria for resolving groundwater claims.  Litigation on both these issues has continued in the trial court.  No trial dates have been set in these matters.  PNM does not expect that this litigation will have a material adverse impact on its results of operation or financial position.

NRC Matters
 
Because of several NRC findings relating to situations at PVNGS Unit 3 in 2004 and 2006, PVNGS was subject to a heightened level of oversight by the NRC.  On March 24, 2009, the NRC informed APS that it was removing PVNGS Unit 3 from the "multiple/repetitive degraded cornerstone" column of the NRC's Action Matrix (“Column 4”), removing PVNGS Units 1 and 2 from the “one degraded cornerstone” column (“Column 3”), and returning all three units of the plant to routine inspection and oversight by the NRC.  This notification follows the NRC's completion of its inspections of the corrective actions taken by PVNGS to address performance deficiencies that caused the NRC to place Unit 3 into Column 4 and Units 1 and 2 into Column 3.  The NRC has closed the confirmatory action letter that outlined the performance deficiencies and associated corrective actions.
 
San Juan River Adjudication

In 1975, the State of New Mexico filed an action entitled “State of New Mexico v. United States, et al.”, in the District Court of San Juan County, New Mexico, to adjudicate all water rights in the San Juan River Stream System.  The Company was made a defendant in the litigation in 1976.  The action is expected to adjudicate water rights used at Four Corners and at SJGS.  In 2005, the Navajo Nation and various parties announced a settlement of the Nation’s reserved surface water rights.  On March 30, 2009, President Obama signed legislation confirming the settlement with the Navajo Nation.  The Company cannot determine the effect, if any, of any water rights adjudication on the present arrangements for water at SJGS and Four Corners.  Final resolution of the case cannot be expected for several years. The Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this matter.

Conflicts at San Juan Mine Involving Oil and Gas Leaseholders

SJCC, through leases with the federal government and the State of New Mexico, owns coal interests with respect to the San Juan underground mine.  Certain gas producers have leases in the area of the underground coal mine and have asserted claims against SJCC that its coal mining activities are interfering with gas production.  SJCC has reached settlement with several gas leaseholders and has other potential claimants.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of any future disputes between SJCC and other gas leaseholders.


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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Right of Way Matters

Many of PNM’s electric transmission and distribution facilities are located on lands that require the grant of rights-of-way from governmental entities, Native American tribes, or private parties.  Several of the agreements granting the rights-of-way have expired or will expire within the next few years.  PNM is actively reviewing these matters and negotiating with certain parties, as appropriate, for the renewal of these rights-of-way.  However, there can be no assurance that all of these rights-of-way will be renewed.  If PNM is not successful in renewing the rights-of-way on Native American lands, it could be forced to remove its facilities from or abandon its facilities on the property covered by the rights-of-way and seek alternative routes for its transmission or distribution facilities.  If rights-of-way on Native American lands are renewed, it is likely they will be renewed at prices that are higher than historical levels, based on current renewal experience.  With respect to non-tribal government land and private land, PNM may have condemnation rights. Rights-of-way costs have historically been recovered in rates charged to customers.  PNM will seek to recover such costs in future rates.

Republic Savings Bank Litigation

In 1992, Meadows Resources, Inc. (“MRI”), an inactive subsidiary of PNMR, and its subsidiaries (“Plaintiffs”) filed suit against the Federal government in the United States Court of Claims, alleging breach of contract arising from the seizure of Republic Savings Bank (“RSB”).  RSB was seized and liquidated after Federal legislation prohibited certain accounting practices previously authorized by contracts with the Federal government.  The Federal government filed a counterclaim alleging breach of obligation to maintain RSB’s net worth and moved to dismiss Plaintiffs’ claims for lack of standing.

 Plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment in December 1999 on the issue of liability and on the issue of damages.  The Federal government filed a cross motion for summary judgment and opposed Plaintiffs’ motion.

On January 25, 2008, the court entered its opinion granting the Federal government’s motion to dismiss MRI, denying the Federal government’s motion for summary judgment and granting the remaining Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment on the issues of liability and damages, awarding the Plaintiffs damages in the amount of $14.9 million. MRI had previously received payment from the FDIC in the amount of $0.3 million.  This payment reduces the amount of damages owed to $14.6 million.

The federal government appealed this matter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Plaintiffs cross-appealed.  On October 21, 2009, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion, affirming in part and reversing in part the decision of the Court of Claims, resulting in an award to the Plaintiffs of $9.1 million.  The Federal Circuit’s opinion is subject to possible motions for rehearing before the matter may be remanded to the Court of Claims for entry of judgment.  Any amount ultimately received will be recorded, net of legal expenses, upon receipt.

Western United States Wholesale Power Market

Various circumstances, including electric power supply shortages, weather conditions, gas supply costs, transmission constraints and alleged market manipulation by certain sellers, resulted in the well-publicized California and Western markets energy crisis of 2000-2001 and the bankruptcy filings of the Cal PX and PG&E.  As a result of the conditions in the Western markets during this time period, between late-2000 and mid-2003, FERC, the California Attorney General and private parties initiated investigations, litigation, and other proceedings relevant to PNM and other sellers in the Western markets at FERC and in both California State and Federal District Courts, seeking a determination whether sellers of wholesale electric energy during the crisis period, including PNM, should be ordered to pay monetary refunds to buyers of such energy.  These proceedings continue at FERC as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  PNM has participated in these proceedings at FERC, the Federal District Courts and the Ninth Circuit, including filing appeals to that court.  Both FERC and the Ninth Circuit continue to hold settlement and mediation conferences, in which PNM continues to participate. 

 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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In 2005, PNM filed a "cost offset" claim at FERC, seeking to reduce its liability for refunds based on its costs of securing and/or providing the power sold to California.  In doing so, PNM sought treatment as a power marketer, rather than a vertically integrated utility, based on its configuration at the time as a "merchant utility."  FERC's orders on cost-offsets prior to that time allowed marketers, but not utilities, to earn a margin above costs and claim all energy purchases as costs (whereas utilities were severely limited in their ability to claim purchases as costs).  FERC rejected PNM's treatment as a marketer in an order issued in late 2005 and PNM sought rehearing.  In June 2009, FERC denied PNM’s request for rehearing.  PNM has appealed this matter to the Ninth Circuit.

            The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the appeals or any FERC decision resulting therefrom.  At this time, it is unclear whether PNM will ultimately be directed to make refunds as a result of these court and FERC decisions, or whether settlement may be reached.

Complaint Against Southwestern Public Service Company

In September 2005, PNM filed a complaint under the Federal Power Act against SPS. PNM argued that SPS’ rates for sale of interruptible energy were excessive and that SPS had been overcharging PNM for deliveries of energy through its fuel cost adjustment clause practices.  PNM also intervened in a complaint proceeding brought by other customers raising similar arguments relating to SPS’ fuel cost adjustment clause practices (the “Golden Spread complaint proceeding”).  Additionally, in November 2005, SPS filed an electric rate case at FERC proposing to unbundle and raise rates charged to customers effective July 2006. PNM intervened in the case and objected to the proposed rate increase. In September 2006, PNM and SPS filed a settlement agreement providing for resolution of issues relating to rates for sales of interruptible energy, but not resolving the fuel clause issues. In September 2008, FERC issued its order approving the settlement between PNM and SPS.

In April 2008, FERC issued its order in the Golden Spread complaint proceeding.  FERC affirmed in part and reversed in part an ALJ’s initial decision, which had, among other things, ordered SPS to pay refunds to PNM with respect to the fuel clause issues.  FERC affirmed the decision of the ALJ that SPS violated its fuel cost adjustment clause tariffs.   However, FERC shortened the refund period applicable to the violation of the fuel cost adjustment clause issues. PNM and SPS have filed petitions for rehearing and clarification of the scope of the remedies that were ordered and reversal of various rulings in the order. FERC has not yet acted upon the requests for rehearing or clarification and they remain pending further decision.  PNM cannot predict the final outcome of the case at FERC.

Begay v. PNM et al

A putative class action was filed against PNM and other utilities on February 11, 2009 in the United States District Court in Albuquerque.  Plaintiffs claim to be allottees, members of the Navajo Nation, who pursuant to the Dawes Act of 1887, were allotted ownership in land carved out of the Navajo Nation. Plaintiffs, including an allottee association, make broad, general assertions that defendants, including PNM, are right-of-way grantees with rights-of-way across the allotted lands and are either in trespass or have paid insufficient fees for the grant of rights-of-way or both.  The plaintiffs, who have sued the defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, seek a constructive trust.  They have also included a breach of trust claim against the United States and its Secretary of the Interior.  PNM and the other defendants have filed motions to dismiss this action.  PNM is unable to determine the outcome of this case but intends to defend it vigorously.


 
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Regulatory and Rate Matters

PNMR

First Choice Price-to-Beat Base Rate Reset

Based on the terms of the Texas stipulation related to the acquisition of TNP, First Choice made a filing to reset its price-to-beat base rates in 2005. First Choice’s price-to-beat base rate case was consolidated with TNMP’s 60-day rate review (see “60-Day Rate Review” below). First Choice requested that the PUCT recognize in its new price-to-beat base rates the TNMP rate reduction and the synergy savings credit provided for in the TNP acquisition stipulation. In 2006, TNMP, First Choice, the PUCT staff and other parties filed a non-unanimous settlement agreement (“NUS”).  The PUCT unanimously approved the NUS on November 2, 2006 and made First Choice’s new price-to-beat base rates effective on December 1, 2006, as First Choice had requested.  As price-to-beat rates expired on December 31, 2006, the approved rates are no longer applicable.  In January 2007, TNMP’s 60-Day Rate Review proceeding and the underlying NUS were appealed by various Texas cities to a Texas District Court.  TNMP and First Choice had intervened in this appeal.   On August 31, 2009, the Texas District Court dismissed this matter for lack of prosecution thereby affirming the PUCT decision as requested by First Choice and TNMP.

First Choice Request for ERCOT Alternative Dispute Resolution

In June 2008, First Choice filed a request for alternative dispute resolution with ERCOT alleging that ERCOT incorrectly applied its protocols with respect to congestion management during the first quarter of 2008.  First Choice requested that ERCOT resolve the dispute by restating certain elements of its first quarter 2008 congestion management data and by refunding to First Choice allegedly overstated congestion management charges.  The amount at issue in First Choice’s claim can only be determined by running ERCOT market models with corrected inputs but First Choice believes that the amount is significant.  ERCOT protocols provide that ERCOT will notify potentially impacted market participants and subsequently consider the merits of First Choice’s allegations.  The Company is unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

PNM

2007 Electric Rate Case

On February 21, 2007, PNM filed a general electric rate case (“2007 Electric Rate Case”) requesting the NMPRC approve an increase in service fees to all of PNM’s retail customers except those formerly served by TNMP.  The request was designed to provide PNM’s electric utility an opportunity to earn a 10.75 percent return on equity.  The application also requested authorization to implement a FPPAC through which changes in the cost of fuel and purchased power, above or below the costs included in base rates, will be passed through to customers on a monthly basis.  On April 24, 2008, the NMPRC issued a final order that resulted in a revenue increase of $34.4 million.  The rate increase provides for a 10.1 percent return on equity. New rates reflecting the $34.4 million increase were effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2008.  In its final order, the NMPRC disallowed recovery of costs associated with the RECs used to meet the New Mexico Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards that were being deferred as regulatory assets. The NMPRC also ruled that recovery of surface coal mine decommissioning costs be capped at $100 million.  The order resulted in PNM being unable to assert it is probable, as defined under GAAP, that the costs previously deferred on PNM’s balance sheet will be recoverable through future rates charged to its customers.  Accordingly, as of March 31, 2008, PNM recorded regulatory disallowances for pre-tax write offs of $19.6 million for coal mining decommissioning costs and $10.6 million for deferred REC costs.  PNM appealed the NMPRC’s treatment of coal mine decommissioning and the RECs to the New Mexico Supreme Court.  Under the terms of the stipulation in the 2008 Electric Rate Case described below, PNM dismissed its appeal of the treatment of the REC costs shortly after that stipulation was approved.  If the appeal of the coal mine decommissioning costs is successful, those costs will be restored to PNM’s balance sheet. The New Mexico
 
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Supreme Court affirmed the NMPRC order on September 1, 2009.  PNM has filed a motion for rehearing. PNM is unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

Emergency FPPAC

On March 20, 2008, PNM and the IBEW filed a joint motion in the 2007 Electric Rate Case requesting NMPRC authorization to implement an Emergency FPPAC on an interim basis. On May 22, 2008, the NMPRC issued a final order that approved the Emergency FPPAC with certain modifications.  The Emergency FPPAC permits PNM to recover its actual fuel and purchased power costs up to $0.024972 per kWh, which is an increase of $0.008979 per kWh above the fuel costs included in base rates.  PNM implemented the Emergency FPPAC from June 2, 2008 through the effective date of the 2008 Electric Rate Case described below.  The actual fuel and purchased power costs did not exceed the annual cap during the period the Emergency FPPAC was in effect.  The Emergency FPPAC provided that if PNM’s base load generating units subject to NMPRC jurisdiction did not operate at or above a specified capacity factor and PNM was required to obtain replacement power to serve jurisdictional customers, PNM would be required to make a filing with the NMPRC seeking approval of the replacement power costs.  In its required filing, PNM has stated that the costs of the replacement power amounting to $8.0 million were prudently incurred and made a motion that they be approved.  The NMPRC staff filed opposition to PNM’s motion and recommended that PNM be required to refund the amount collected.  To date, the NMPRC has not addressed the motion.  Although PNM intends to continue to vigorously assert its right to recover the replacement power costs and does not consider that staff’s objections have merit, it is unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and the New Mexico Industrial Energy Consumers Inc. filed notices of appeal to the New Mexico Supreme Court, which seek to have vacated the NMPRC order approving the Emergency FPPAC. The appeals have been consolidated and PNM has been granted party status.  Oral argument before the New Mexico Supreme Court was held October 13, 2009.  PNM is unable to predict the outcome of these appeals.

The NMPRC order approving the Emergency FPPAC required PNM to pay for an audit of PNM’s monthly FPPAC reports and a prudence review of PNM’s fuel and purchased power costs, to be conducted by auditors selected by the NMPRC.  Costs of the audit incurred by PNM will be recoverable through future rate proceedings.  The NMPRC has selected an auditor and the audit has begun.  Results of the audit are not yet known.

2008 Electric Rate Case

On September 22, 2008, PNM filed a general rate case (“2008 Electric Rate Case”) requesting the NMPRC to approve an increase in electric service rates to all PNM retail customers except those formerly served by TNMP. The proposed rates were designed to increase annual operating revenue by $123.3 million, based on a March 31, 2008 test period and calculating base fuel costs using a projection of costs for the 12 months ending March 31, 2009. PNM also proposed a FPPAC in the general form authorized by the NMPRC, but with PNM retaining 25% of off-system sales margins and crediting 75% against fuel and purchased power costs.

On March 6, 2009, PNM, the NMPRC staff and most of the intervening parties filed a stipulation to resolve all issues in the case, including the approval of the Resource Stipulation described below. No party opposed the stipulation.   The stipulation provided for an increase in annual non-fuel revenues of $77.3 million, of which 65% ($50.2 million) would be implemented for bills beginning on July 1, 2009 and the remaining 35% ($27.1 million) to be implemented in rates as of April 1, 2010.  The stipulation was amended to reduce the rate increase to $77.1 million and was approved by the NMPRC on June 18, 2009. The new rates went into effect for bills rendered beginning July 1, 2009.  As an offset to the non-fuel revenue increase, PNM implemented a credit to customers totaling $26.3 million, representing the amount of revenues from past sales of SO2 allowances.  This amount will be credited to ratepayers over 21 months beginning July 1, 2009. The crediting mechanism will also be used to credit customers with revenues received by PNM from future sales of SO2 allowances.  PNM recorded a regulatory
 
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disallowance expense and a regulatory liability for the $26.3 million to be credited to ratepayers. The stipulation also provides that a revised FPPAC go into effect with the new rates.  The stipulation provides that 100% of off-systems sales margins be credited against fuel and purchased power costs in the FPPAC.  The FPPAC factor will be set annually beginning July 1, 2010.

Resource Stipulation

In anticipation of the 2008 Electric Rate Case, on September 10, 2008, a stipulation (the “Resource Stipulation”) executed by PNM, the NMPRC staff, the AG and the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, and later joined by the New Mexico Industrial Energy Consumers Inc., was filed with the NMPRC. The NMPRC approved the Stipulation on May 26, 2009.  The Resource Stipulation allows recovery in rates of costs related to and resolves all issues in the proceedings regarding 1) the Valencia PPA, 2) PNM’s proposed acquisition of an ownership interest in Unit 2 of PVNGS currently being leased, including carrying costs of $2.1 million, and 3) the application to own and operate Lordsburg and PNM’s interest in Luna as jurisdictional assets.

In June 2007, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNMR purchased 100% of a trust, which owns a 2.26% undivided interest, representing 29.8 MW, in PVNGS Unit 2 and a 0.76% undivided interest in certain PVNGS common facilities, as well as a lease under which such facilities are leased to PNM.  The Resource Stipulation allows the Unit 2 interest to be transferred to PNM and the acquisition costs to be recovered beginning with the 2008 Electric Rate Case.  On July 24, 2009, PNM purchased the trust from the other PNMR subsidiary for $39.1 million in cash.  The purchase price was equal to the book value of the underlying assets less deferred taxes and miscellaneous accruals. The other PNMR subsidiary paid a dividend of that same amount to PNMR.  PNMR then made an equity contribution of that amount to PNM.  The trust has $32.0 million of debt owing to the PVNGS Capital Trust, which is consolidated by PNM.  The transfer has no impact on the financial statements of PNMR. The impacts on the financial statements of PNM were to increase net plant in service by $73.7 million, increase common stock by $39.1 million, reduce investment in the PVNGS lessor notes by $32.0 million, reflecting the elimination of the debt owed by the trust to the PVNGS Capital Trust, and increase deferred income taxes and other accruals by $2.6 million.

Renewable Portfolio Standard

The Renewable Energy Act of 2004 was enacted to encourage the development of renewable energy in New Mexico.  The act, as amended, establishes a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard requiring a utility to acquire a renewable energy portfolio equal to 5% of retail electric sales by January 1, 2006, increasing to 10% by 2011, 15% by 2015 and 20% by 2020.  The NMPRC requires renewable energy portfolios to be “fully diversified” beginning in 2011 when no less than 20% of the renewable portfolio requirement must be met by wind energy, no less than 20% by solar energy, no less than 10% by other renewable technologies, and no less than 1.5% by distributed generation. The act provides for streamlined proceedings for approval of utilities’ renewable energy procurement plans, assures utilities recovery of costs incurred consistent with approved procurement plans and requires the NMPRC to establish a RCT for the procurement of renewable resources to prevent excessive costs being added to rates. The NMPRC has established a RCT that began at 1% of all customers’ aggregated overall annual electric charges, increasing by 0.2% annually until 2011, at which time it will be 2%, and then increasing by 0.25% annually until reaching 3% in 2015.

On July 1, 2009, PNM filed its annual Renewable Energy Portfolio Procurement Plan for 2010 with the NMPRC.  Under the plan, which requires NMPRC approval, PNM would rely on a mixture of solar, wind, biogas and the purchase of RECs to meet its renewable energy requirements for 2010, which is set at 6% of retail energy sales by NMPRC rule, provided that renewable resource costs are below the RCT, which is 1.8% of overall average retail rates for 2010 and 2% for 2011.  The plan describes that PNM will meet its renewable energy requirements in 2010, but will require additional resources in 2011.  However, to be compliant with the RCT, the plan explained that PNM will not be able to fully meet the resource diversity requirements of the NMPRC’s rules, particularly the solar resource diversity requirements, and the plan proposed caps to certain previously approved net-metered,
 
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photovoltaic distributed generation programs.  The plan also committed PNM to file for additional projects later this year.

In September 2009, PNM entered into settlement discussions with various parties to address issues related to the distributed generation programs, the RCT, and PNM’s prospective additional projects.  In recognition of these settlement negotiations, the NMPRC issued an order on September 22, 2009 that rejected PNM’s July 1st plan, with the exception of two projects concerning the acquisition of RECs from a wind resource and from future dairy-farm based biogas resources, and ordered that PNM file a modified plan by the earlier of three weeks after notifying the NMPRC that the negotiations had terminated, whether successfully or unsuccessfully, or by January 4, 2010.  A public hearing on the acquisition of RECs from the wind resource and biogas projects was held in October and an order by the NMPRC on these projects is anticipated by December 31, 2009.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of the on-going settlement discussions or the NMPRC’s future actions on any modified plan.

NMPRC Inquiry on Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clauses

In October 2007, the NMPRC voted to open a notice of inquiry that could lead to establishing simple and consistent rules for the implementation of FPPACs for all investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives in New Mexico.  The investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives were asked to respond to a series of questions.  The NMPRC staff was directed to make a filing dealing with the need for consistency of FPPACs, streamlining FPPACs, and whether a single methodology would be beneficial and should be applied to all of the utilities.  Workshops to discuss the comments filed by PNM and others and proposed changes have been held. The workshop process has concluded and the Hearing Examiner will draft and provide a proposed revised rule to the NMPRC for its consideration.

NMPRC Rulemaking on Disincentives to Energy Efficiency Programs

In January 2008, the NMPRC issued a NOI to identify disincentives in utility expenditures on energy efficiency and measures to address those disincentives, including specific rate making alternatives and appointed a Hearing Examiner to conduct workshops to develop proposals for possible rule changes.  Based on the workshops  amendments were proposed to the NMPRC energy efficiency rule that would allow utilities to collect $0.01 per KWh for energy savings and $10 per kilowatt for demand savings related to energy efficiency programs and an alternative proposal that would add a decoupling mechanism to the rule.  PNM filed comments and testimony addressing the proposed rule and response comments and rebuttal testimony have been filed.  A public hearing was held on June 26, 2009 and a decision is pending.  PNM is unable to predict the outcome of this proceeding.

PNM Electric Energy Efficiency and Load Management Programs

The NMPRC requires public utilities to obtain approval to implement energy efficiency and load management programs. Costs to implement approved programs are recovered through a rate rider. On September 15, 2008, PNM filed a plan, which included new programs, modifications to existing programs and a request to recover program costs.  After proceedings before the NMPRC, a final order approving the programs was issued on May 19, 2009.  The costs of the programs will be recovered through a rate rider amounting to 1.881% of customers’ bills, before taxes and franchise fees based on program costs of $14.1 million beginning in August 2009. The new programs are being implemented.

On July 7, 2009, the NMPRC ordered an investigation into whether it is prudent for PNM to continue certain load management programs initiated in 2008, considering its recent addition of supply-side resources.  PNM offers these programs through contracts with third-party vendors that contain substantial fees for early termination.  PNM filed testimony addressing the prudence of continuing these programs and a public hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2010.  The projected budget for these programs in 2010 is $5.7 million.  PNM is unable to predict the outcome of this proceeding.
 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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Investigation on Establishing a Policy Linking Utility Earnings to Quality of Customer Service

On May 28, 2009, the NMPRC ordered an investigation to consider the development of a service quality incentive mechanism for utilities in New Mexico, including PNM. The parties are to look at quality of service mechanisms established in other NMPRC orders, as well as the mechanisms that have been implemented in other states. The parties are free to propose alternative types of mechanisms that are more appropriately suited to the utilities. PNM is an active participant in the case. The Hearing Examiner has conducted a series of workshops and a final report to the NMPRC is planned to be completed in December 2009. PNM is unable to predict the outcome of this proceeding.

Rates for Former TNMP Customers in New Mexico

PNM serves the former New Mexico customers of TNMP (“TNMP-NM”) under rates approved by the NMPRC in its order approving PNMR’s acquisition of TNMP.  Under that order, rates charged to customers were set through December 31, 2010.  In January 2009, the NMPRC directed PNM to estimate the revenue requirement increase that would be reflected in a TNMP-NM rate application for rates effective January 2011.  PNM estimated that the rate increase could be between 40% and 56% depending on fuel costs. In April 2009, the NMPRC directed PNM, the NMPRC staff, and other parties to attempt to reach consensus on ways to mitigate the impact of this potential rate increase and appointed a mediator.  Discussions are ongoing.  No date has been set for completion of this process.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Third-Party Arrangements for Renewable Distributed Generation

On June 16, 2009, the NMPRC initiated a proceeding and requested legal briefs on the topic of whether third-party arrangements for renewable generation are permissible under New Mexico law.  Initial briefs and response briefs have been filed by utilities, the NMPRC staff and intervenors.  In its initial brief, PNM stated that third-party arrangements that involve the sale of electricity to retail customers in the service territory of existing utilities were not legally permissible.  Other utilities’ and the NMPRC staff’s briefs reached similar conclusions.  Certain intervenors argued in their briefs that such arrangements were generally permissible.  The Hearing Examiner issued a recommended decision on October 23, 2009 analyzing a number of different scenarios.  Among her findings, the Hearing Examiner recommends that the NMPRC rule that developers who sell electricity to a single host or to multiple hosts from different systems without transporting electricity from one location to another, are not public utilities under New Mexico law.  PNM believes there are flaws in the legal analysis utilized by the Hearing Examiner to reach these conclusions.  The Hearing Examiner also recommends that the NMPRC rule that transportation of electricity by a developer from one location to another is unlawful under New Mexico law.  PNM agrees with her analysis on these scenarios.  PNM will file exceptions to those portions of the recommended decision with which it disagrees and will support those portions with which it agrees.  Currently, exceptions to the recommended decision are due November 5, 2009 and replies to exceptions are due November 13, 2009.  The NMPRC is not bound by a recommended decision.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.

Application to Hedge Fuel and Purchased Power Costs

In August 2009, PNM filed an application for approval of a plan to manage fuel and purchased power costs by entering into certain forward market transactions relating to the procurement of fuel and purchased power and the sale of excess electrical energy in the wholesale market.  PNM’s application seeks NMPRC authorization to conduct these activities, which involve hedging practices, and to pass through the costs and benefits of the transactions to jurisdictional customers using PNM’s FPPAC.  A hearing is scheduled for February 23, 2010.  PNM cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.


 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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TNMP

TNMP Competitive Transition Charge True-Up Proceeding

The purpose of the true-up proceeding was to quantify and reconcile the amount of stranded costs that TNMP may recover from its transmission and distribution customers.  A 2004 PUCT decision established $87.3 million as TNMP’s stranded costs.  TNMP and other parties have made a series of appeals on the ruling and it is currently before the Texas Supreme Court. TNMP is unable to predict if the Texas Supreme Court will review the decision or the ultimate outcome of this matter.

Interest Rate for Calculating Carrying Charges on TNMP’s Stranded Cost

The PUCT approved an amendment to the true-up rule in 2006, which results in a lower interest rate that TNMP is allowed to collect on the unsecuritized true-up balance through a CTC. The PUCT concluded that the correct rate at which a utility should accrue carrying costs through a CTC is the weighted average of an adjusted form of its marginal cost of debt and its unadjusted historical cost of debt, with the weighting based on the utility’s most recently authorized capital structure.  The revised rate affects TNMP by lowering the previously approved carrying cost rate of 10.93%.  After regulatory proceedings, the PUCT issued an order approving the 8.31% rate proposed by TNMP and the PUCT staff. Various municipal intervenors (“Cities”) appealed the PUCT’s order to the District Court in Austin, Texas, with TNMP as an intervenor.  The District Court affirmed the PUCT’s decision and the Cities filed an appeal in the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals.  On May 1, 2009, the Court of Appeals affirmed the decisions of the lower court as requested by TNMP. No party appealed the matter to the Texas Supreme Court and it is now concluded.

Interest Rate Compliance Tariff

Following the revision of the interest rate on TNMP’s carrying charge, TNMP filed a compliance tariff to implement the new 8.31% rate. TNMP’s filing proposed to put the new rates into effect on February 1, 2008.  Intervenors asserted objections to the compliance filing.  PUCT staff urged that the PUCT make the new rate effective as of December 27, 2007 when the PUCT’s order establishing the correct rate became final.  After regulatory proceedings, the PUCT issued an order making the new rate retroactive to July 20, 2006.  TNMP filed an appeal of this order in the District Court in Austin, Texas.  While there is inherent uncertainty in this type of proceeding, TNMP believes it will ultimately be successful in overturning any ruling that the effective date should be prior to December 27, 2007.

60-Day Rate Review

In 2005, TNMP made a required 60-day rate review filing.  TNMP’s case establishes a CTC for recovery of the true-up balance.  As noted above, TNMP’s 60-day rate review, along with First Choice’s price-to-beat rate reset filing, were consolidated.  In 2006, the PUCT issued a signed order which would allow TNMP to begin collecting its true-up balance, which includes carrying charges, over a 14-year period.  The order also allows TNMP to collect expenses associated with several cases over a three-year period.  TNMP began collecting its CTC and its rate case expenses on December 1, 2006.  In January 2007, this proceeding was appealed by various Texas cities to the District Court, in Austin, Texas.  TNMP and First Choice have intervened.  On August 31, 2009, the Texas District Court dismissed this matter for lack of prosecution thereby affirming the PUCT decision as requested by First Choice and TNMP.

2008 Rate Case

On August 29, 2008, TNMP filed with the PUCT for an $8.7 million increase in revenues, requesting that new rates go into effect in September 2009.  In its request, TNMP also asked for permission to implement a catastrophe reserve fund similar to those approved for other transmission and distribution companies in Texas.
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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Catastrophe funds help pay for a utility system’s recovery from natural disasters and acts of terrorism.  On October 10, 2008, the PUCT issued a preliminary order permitting TNMP to file supplemental testimony on costs caused by Hurricane Ike.
 
In December 2008, the parties in the TNMP rate case requested that the case be abated and the ALJ granted the request.  The abatement suspended procedural deadlines until after the submittal of supplemental testimony by TNMP relating to costs incurred during Hurricane Ike and anticipated increased financing costs.  In March 2009, TNMP filed its supplemental testimony, requesting an additional revenue increase of $15.7 million annually. In June  2009, TNMP and the other parties in the rate case announced that a unanimous settlement had been reached. The settlement resolves all issues in the rate case and permits TNMP to increase revenues by $12.7 million annually.  This increase reflects interest and other costs associated with its March 2009 debt refinancing and the settlement adjusts the interest rate TNMP is allowed to collect on its CTC to reflect those costs.  The rate increase includes recovery of $17.6 million of Hurricane Ike restoration costs plus carrying costs over five years although $0.7 million of the costs incurred by TNMP were not included and were written off in the three months ended June 30, 2009.  The settlement authorizes a catastrophe reserve of $1.0 million funded over an eight year period. The settlement was approved by the PUCT in August 2009 and rates went into effect for bills rendered on or after September 1, 2009. No party appealed the decision and the matter is concluded.
 
TNMP now has the ability to update its transmission rates annually to reflect changes in its invested capital.  Updated rates would reflect the addition and retirement of transmission facilities, including appropriate depreciation, federal income tax and other associated taxes, and the approved rate of return on such facilities.
 
Senate Bill 769

            On April 16, 2009, the Governor of Texas signed into law Senate Bill 769 (“SB 769”) concerning the recovery of hurricane costs by utilities.  SB 769 authorizes the PUCT, after a full review, to permit an electric utility to obtain timely recovery of system restoration costs, and permits utilities to use securitization financing for the recovery of such costs. Appropriately incurred costs can be approved in any future proceeding.

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Optim Energy

Optim Energy was created by PNMR and ECJV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cascade, to serve expanding U.S. markets, principally the areas of Texas covered by ERCOT.  PNMR and ECJV each have a 50 percent ownership interest in Optim Energy, a limited liability company.  See Note 22 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.  PNMR has no commitments or guarantees with respect to Optim Energy.

Optim Energy jointly developed a 550 MW combined-cycle natural gas unit with NRG Energy, Inc. at the existing NRG Cedar Bayou Generating Station near Houston, which was completed in June 2009.   Optim Energy’s share of this unit is 275 MW.  Optim Energy financed its portion of the Cedar Bayou construction with borrowings under its existing credit facility and operating cash flows.

Optim Energy has a bank financing arrangement expiring in May 2012, which includes a revolving line of credit.  This facility also provides for bank letters of credit to be issued as credit support for certain contractual arrangements entered into by Optim Energy.  Cascade and ECJV have guaranteed Optim Energy’s obligations on this facility and, to secure Optim Energy’s obligation to reimburse Cascade and ECJV for any payments made under the guaranty, have a first lien on all assets of Optim Energy and its subsidiaries.

In June 2009, Optim Energy notified the lender under the above bank financing agreement, Cascade and ECJV of a default or potential default under the credit agreement and certain other agreements entered into between Optim Energy and various of the above parties.  The default or potential default arose from the construction of the substation at the Cedar Bayou facility, which was built or partially built on land not under lease to the facility.   Waivers were obtained from the lender, Cascade and ECJV. The waivers required Optim Energy to obtain a release
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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and lease amendment. The release and lease amendment have been obtained and the potential default has been cured.

Summarized financial information for Optim Energy is as follows:

Results of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Operating revenues
  $ 100,855     $ 212,372     $ 237,735     $ 430,445  
Cost of sales
    57,098       156,091       147,125       352,721  
Gross margin
    43,757       56,281       90,610       77,724  
Non-fuel operations and maintenance expenses
    3,616       7,614       13,435       17,217  
Administrative and general expenses
    7,690       6,075       27,483       19,876  
Impairment of intangible assets
    -       -       -       21,795  
Write off of emission allowances
    -       31,739       -       31,739  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    10,027       7,659       25,949       22,886  
Taxes other than income tax
    2,470       1,772       9,043       9,041  
     Operating income (loss)
    19,954       1,422       14,700       (44,830 )
Other income and (deductions)
    (23 )     (4 )     78       702  
Net interest charges
    (4,100 )     (3,662 )     (9,574 )     (15,019 )
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    15,831       (2,244 )     5,204       (59,147 )
Income taxes (benefit)(1)
    255       64       368       (229 )
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 15,576     $ (2,308 )   $ 4,836     $ (58,918 )
                                 
50 percent of net earnings (loss)
  $ 7,788     $ (1,154 )   $ 2,418     $ (29,459 )
Plus amortization of basis difference in Optim Energy
    (886 )     (331 )     (1,474 )     368  
PNMR equity in net earnings (loss) of Optim Energy
  $ 6,902     $ (1,485 )   $ 944     $ (29,091 )

(1) Represents the Texas Margin Tax, which is considered an income tax.

Financial Position

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Current assets
  $ 147,361     $ 151,677  
Net property plant and equipment
    952,570       946,420  
Deferred assets
    198,976       224,776  
Total assets
    1,298,907       1,322,873  
                 
Current liabilities
    67,326       104,826  
Long-term debt
    760,000       730,778  
Other long-term liabilities
    6,953       7,763  
Total liabilities
    834,279       843,367  
                 
Owners’ equity
  $ 464,628     $ 479,506  
                 
50 percent of owners’ equity
  $ 232,314     $ 239,753  
Unamortized PNMR basis difference in Optim Energy
    223       197  
PNMR equity investment in Optim Energy
  $ 232,537     $ 239,950  


 
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Optim Energy has a hedging program that covers a multi-year period.  The level of hedging at any given time varies depending on current market conditions and other factors.  Economic hedges that do not qualify for or are not designated as cash flow hedges or normal purchases/sales under GAAP are derivative instruments that are required to be marked-to-market.  Extreme ERCOT market volatility in 2008, which did not recur in 2009, resulted in significant changes in the fair value of economic hedges including an increase in net earnings of $28.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2008 and a reduction of net earnings of $10.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Due to the extreme ERCOT market volatility experienced in the first quarter of 2008, Optim Energy made the decision to exit its speculative trading business and close out its speculative trading positions.  Optim Energy incurred settled and forward speculative losses of $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2008.  The market volatility contributed to Optim Energy recording forward mark-to-market losses of $47.1 million on its economic hedges in the first quarter of 2008.  Optim Energy recorded mark-to-market losses of $1.1 million and $7.1 million on economic hedges during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

The contribution of Altura created a basis difference between PNMR’s recorded investment in Optim Energy and 50 percent of Optim Energy’s equity.  While the portion of the basis difference related to contract amortization will only continue through 2010, other basis differences, including a difference related to emission allowances, will continue to exist through the life of the Altura plant.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the basis difference adjustment detailed above relates mainly to contract amortization with insignificant offsets related to the other minor basis difference components.

On January 6, 2009, LCC filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  LCC is Optim Energy’s counterparty in several agreements for power and steam sales.  In addition, LCC leases Optim Energy the land for the Altura Cogen facility and provides other services, including water, to that facility.  The pre-petition amount due from LCC as of September 30, 2009 is immaterial to Optim Energy’s results and has been fully reserved.  LCC has continued to perform under the above described contracts since its bankruptcy filing.

The assets of Altura transferred to Optim Energy included the development rights for a possible expansion of the Twin Oaks plant, which was classified as an intangible asset.  In the three months ended June 30, 2008, Optim Energy made a strategic decision not to pursue the Twin Oaks expansion and wrote off the development rights as an impairment of intangible assets amounting to $21.8 million.

Optim Energy has inventory of emissions allowances from the purchase of the Altura Cogen plant and contribution of the Twin Oaks plant.  In July 2008, a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court invalidated CAIR.  This ruling appeared to remove the need for emissions allowance credits under the CAIR program.  However in December 2008, CAIR was temporarily reinstated by the courts.  CAIR will remain in effect while the EPA conducts a rulemaking to modify CAIR to comply with the Court’s opinion.  This rulemaking is in process and is not expected to be completed until early 2011.  During the three months ended September 30, 2008, Optim Energy recorded a pre-tax write off of $31.7 million for all inventory held under the CAIR program.   As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, Optim Energy had $112.3 and $115.9 million remaining in inventory for emission allowances not granted under the CAIR program.

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Related Party Transactions

PNMR, PNM, TNMP, and Optim Energy are considered related parties as defined in GAAP.  PNMR Services Company provides corporate services to PNMR, its subsidiaries, and Optim Energy.  Additional information concerning the Company’s related party transactions is contained in Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.

See Note 10 regarding PNM’s purchase of a portion of PVNGS Unit 2 from PNMR and Note 11 for information concerning Optim Energy.  The table below summarizes the nature and amount of other related party transactions of PNMR, PNM and TNMP:
 
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TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
                         
Electricity, transmission and related services billings:
                       
TNMP to PNMR
  $ 12,311     $ 15,232     $ 31,792     $ 44,550  
                                 
Services billings:
                               
PNMR to PNM*
    22,896       22,138       56,769       67,004  
PNMR to TNMP
    6,012       4,887       16,314       14,484  
PNM to TNMP
    271       44       537       103  
TNMP to PNMR
    159       248       503       745  
PNMR to Optim Energy
    2,128       2,079       5,058       7,043  
Optim Energy to PNMR
    57       41       273       147  
                                 
Income tax sharing payments:
                               
PNM to (from) PNMR
    44,994       -       90,733       (1,855 )
TNMP to (from) PNMR
    751       -       3,779       (858 )
                                 
Interest payments:
                               
TNMP to PNMR
    153       13       754       130  

* PNM shared services include billings to PNM Gas of zero and $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and $0.9 and $17.3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

Note 21 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports contains information regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements that could have a material impact on the Company.

In June 2009, the FASB amended GAAP to require entities to perform an analysis of the Company’s variable interest entities to determine whether a controlling interest exists and therefore require consolidation.  This amendment provides additional guidance and ongoing reassessments of the status of variable interest entities and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company is assessing the impact of this amendment, but does not believe it will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Effective September 15, 2009, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification combines all of the FASB’s, and its predecessors', technical accounting pronouncements into a single source of authoritative GAAP.  As a result, references are no longer made to prior technical accounting pronouncements.

(14)  
Discontinued Operations

As discussed in Note 2, PNM sold its gas operations, which comprised the PNM Gas segment.  Under GAAP, the assets and liabilities of PNM Gas were considered to be held-for-sale at December 31, 2008 and presented as discontinued operations on the accompanying balance sheets.  The PNM Gas results of operations are excluded from continuing operations and presented as discontinued operations on the statements of earnings.  In accordance with GAAP, no depreciation is recorded on assets held for sale in 2008 or 2009.  Summarized financial information for PNM Gas is as follows:
 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Results of Operations

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(In thousands)
       
Operating revenues
  $ -     $ 63,301     $ 65,695     $ 379,325  
Cost of energy
    -       37,498       44,698       263,244  
Gross margin
    -       25,803       20,997       116,081  
Operating expenses
    356       22,852       10,365       67,286  
Depreciation and amortization
    -       -       -       -  
Operating income
    (356 )     2,951       10,632       48,795  
Other income (deductions)
    -       614       292       2,057  
Net interest charges
    -       (3,383 )     (962 )     (9,931 )
Gain on disposal
    (1,791 )     -       108,936       -  
Segment earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (2,147 )     182       118,898       40,921  
Income taxes (benefit)
    (785 )     820       41,196       16,299  
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ (1,362 )   $ (638 )   $ 77,702     $ 24,622  

In connection with the sale of the gas operations, PNM retained obligations for certain liabilities related to the period preceding the sale. At the date of the sale, PNM recorded liabilities for these items that were probable of being incurred and for which amounts were reasonably estimable.  In the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, PNM expensed $0.4 million and $4.5 million associated with the settlement of certain of these retained liabilities.

(15)  
Business Improvement Plan
 
As discussed in Note 24 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports, the Company undertook a business improvement process that included a comprehensive cost structure analysis of its operations and a benchmarking analysis to similar-sized utilities.  During 2007 and 2008, the Company implemented a series of initiatives designed to manage future operational costs, maintain financial strength and strengthen its regulated utilities.   The multi-phase process included a business improvement plan to streamline internal processes and reduce the Company’s work force.  The utility-related process enhancements are designed to improve and centralize business functions.  Activities contemplated under the business improvement plan have been completed and no significant costs were incurred during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
The Company has existing plans providing severance benefits to employees who are involuntarily terminated due to elimination of their positions.  Under GAAP, the severance benefits payable under the Company’s existing plans should be recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded pre-tax severance benefits payable of $1.3 million and $1.8 million and other costs, primarily consulting fees, related to the business improvement plan of $2.5 million and $5.7 million.  Substantially all of these costs were recorded by PNMR.


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


(16)  
Variable Interest Entities

Information regarding the Company’s assessment of potential variable interest entities is contained in Note 9 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.

On April 18, 2007, PNM entered into a PPA to purchase all of the electric capacity and energy from Valencia, a natural gas-fired power plant near Belen, New Mexico.  Valencia became operational on May 30, 2008.  A third-party built, owns and operates the facility while PNM is the sole purchaser of the electricity generated. The total construction cost for the facility was $90.0 million. The term of the PPA is for 20 years beginning June 1, 2008, with the full output of the plant estimated to be 148 MW.  During the term of the PPA, PNM has the option to purchase and own up to 50% of the plant or the variable interest entity. PNM estimates that the plant will typically operate during peak periods of energy demand in summer (less than 18% of the time on an annual basis).  PNM is obligated to pay fixed charges and variable charges under this PPA.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, PNM paid $4.1 million and $12.1 million for fixed charges and $0.4 million and $0.5 million for variable charges.  For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and the period from May 30, 2008 through September 30, 2008, PNM paid $4.0 million and $5.4 million for fixed charges and $0.3 million and $0.8 million for variable charges.  PNM does not have any other financial obligations related to Valencia and creditors of Valencia do not have any recourse against PNM’s assets.

 
PNM has evaluated the accounting treatment of this arrangement and concluded that the third party entity that owns Valencia is a variable interest entity and that PNM is the primary beneficiary of the entity under GAAP since PNM will absorb the majority of the variability in the cash flows of the plant.  As the primary beneficiary, PNM has consolidated the entity in its financial statements beginning on the commercial operations date.  Accordingly, the assets, liabilities, operating expenses, and cash flows of Valencia are included in the consolidated financial statements of PNM although PNM has no legal ownership interest or voting control of the variable interest entity.  The owner’s equity and net income of Valencia are considered attributable to non-controlling interest.  PNM did not consolidate the variable interest entity prior to May 30, 2008 since PNM had no financial risk.

The Company adopted an amendment to GAAP beginning January 1, 2009 that changes the way companies measure and present an acquisition of a non-controlling (minority) interest and changes in a controlling interest.  On the balance sheet, this results in non-controlling interests being reflected in stockholders’ equity rather than as a liability.  On the income statement, earnings attributable to non-controlling interests are removed from net earnings to arrive at earnings attributable to the controlling interest.  PNM and PNMR have reclassified prior periods to be consistent with this presentation.

Summarized financial information for Valencia is as follows:

Results of Operations

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months
Ended
   
May 30, 2008 to
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
 
2009
    2008    
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                       
Operating revenues
  $ 4,034     $ 4,641     $ 12,586     $ 6,058  
Operating expenses
    (1,498 )     (1,190 )     (4,696 )     (1,381 )
Interest expense
    -       -       -       (225 )
   Earnings attributable to non-
     controlling interest
  $ 2,536     $ 3,451     $ 7,890     $ 4,452  


 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Financial Position

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Current assets
  $ 4,999     $ 9,925  
Net property, plant and equipment
    87,056       89,011  
   Total assets
    92,055       98,936  
Current liabilities
    1,831       430  
Owners’ equity – non-controlling interest
  $ 90,224     $ 98,506  

Changes in Owners Equity – Non-controlling Interest

     
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 30, 2009
 
 
(In thousands)
 
       
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 98,506  
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
    7,890  
Net equity transactions with Valencia’s owner
    (16,172 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 90,224  

 (17)  
  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As required by GAAP, the Company evaluates its goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets for impairment annually at the reporting unit level or more frequently if circumstances indicate that the goodwill or intangible assets may be impaired.  The goodwill and other intangible assets were recorded upon PNMR’s acquisition of TNP and were pushed down to the businesses acquired.  In connection with the transfer of TNMP’s New Mexico operations to PNM in 2007, $102.8 million of goodwill was transferred to PNM.

The Company performs its required annual testing of these assets as of April 1.  Application of the impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit.    The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology.  This analysis requires significant judgments, including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of long-term growth rates for the business and determination of appropriate weighted average cost of capital for each reporting unit.  Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and the conclusion of impairment for each reporting unit.

As a result of its annual testing in 2008, goodwill impairments of $43.2 million at First Choice, $51.1 million at PNM, and $34.5 million at TNMP were recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2008.  In addition, First Choice recorded a $7.4 million impairment of its trade name.  During the remainder of 2008, First Choice recorded additional impairments of goodwill of $45.5 million, trade name of $35.2 million, and customer list of $4.8 million, including impairments of goodwill of $6.3 million and trade name of $1.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2008.  The impairments resulted from many economic factors, including the decline of the market capitalization of PNMR’s common stock, which was significantly below book value, and the significant challenges First Choice faced in the ERCOT market during 2008, including the impacts of Hurricane Ike and depressed economic conditions.  In addition, the general economic downturn significantly impacted the weighted average cost of capital applied in determining the fair values of PNMR’s reporting units.  See Note 25 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.
 
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO AND SUBSIDIARIES
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The 2009 annual evaluation did not indicate impairments at any of PNMR’s reporting units.  While the market capitalization of PNMR’s common stock was still significantly below book value at April 1, 2009, PNMR’s stock price has increased since that date.  In addition, improved regulatory treatment has been experienced by PNM in New Mexico and by TNMP in Texas.  Furthermore, the First Choice business has stabilized in 2009, primarily due to more predictable power and fuel price patterns in the ERCOT market.  These factors have resulted in more predictable earnings and increased fair values of the reporting units. Since the annual evaluation, there have been no indications that the fair values of the reporting units with recorded goodwill have decreased below the carrying values.


 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for PNMR is presented on a combined basis, including certain information applicable to PNM and TNMP.  The MD&A for PNM and TNMP is presented as permitted by Form 10-Q General Instruction H (2).  For discussion purposes, this report will use the term “Company” when discussing matters of common applicability to PNMR, PNM and TNMP.  A reference to a “Note” in this Item 2 refers to the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in Item 1, unless otherwise specified.  Certain tables below may not appear visually accurate due to rounding.

MD&A FOR PNMR

BUSINESS AND STRATEGY

Overview

The overall strategy of PNMR is to “Build America’s Best Merchant Utility” through concentrated effort on its core regulated and unregulated electric businesses.  PNM sold its gas operations on January 30, 2009 and is now positioned to focus on its electric businesses.

Critical to PNMR’s success for the foreseeable future is the financial health of PNM, PNMR’s largest subsidiary, which is highly dependent on continued favorable regulatory treatment.  As discussed in Note 10, on September 22, 2008, PNM filed its 2008 Electric Rate Case requesting the NMPRC to approve an increase in electric service rates to all PNM retail customers except those formerly served by TNMP. The proposed rates were designed to increase annual operating revenue by $123.3 million. PNM also proposed a more customary FPPAC.  In June 2009, the NMPRC approved a stipulation resolving all issues in the rate case, including the inclusion of additional sources of power in determining rates.  The approved stipulation allows for an increase in annual non-fuel revenues of $77.1 million, 65% of which was implemented for bills rendered beginning July 1, 2009 and the remainder of which will be implemented April 1, 2010.  As an offset to the non-fuel revenue increase, PNM implemented a credit to customers totaling $26.3 million, representing the amount of revenues from past sales of SO2 allowances.  This amount is being credited to customers over 21 months beginning July 1, 2009.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, PNM recorded an expense for the regulatory disallowance and recorded a regulatory liability for the amount to be credited to customers. The stipulation also provided for a more customary FPPAC that went into effect with the new rates.  The new FPPAC has an annual rather than a monthly adjustment mechanism, but is based on forecasted fuel and purchased power costs.  The stipulation provides that 100% of off-systems sales margins be credited against fuel and purchased power costs in the FPPAC.

PNM anticipates a trend toward increasing costs of providing electric service and a period of plant expansion, primarily from renewable energy sources under the renewable energy portfolio requirements established pursuant to New Mexico’s Renewable Energy Act and related regulations of the NMPRC.  PNM also anticipates increases in costs related to renewals of right of way on Native American lands, pension and benefits, and depreciation at SJGS.  PNM will seek to recover these increased costs of providing service to regulated customers through future rate filings, which may occur more frequently than in the past.  The impact that rate increases may have on customers’ usage and their ability to pay is unknown.

On April 6, 2009, the Governor of New Mexico signed Senate Bill 477 (“SB 477”) into law, which became effective June 19, 2009.  SB 477 is designed to promote more timely recovery of reasonable costs of providing utility service in two ways.  First, SB 477 requires the NMPRC, when setting rates, to use the test period that best reflects the conditions the utility will experience when new rates are anticipated to go into effect.  The NMPRC is required to give due consideration that a future test period may be the one that best meets this requirement.  A future test period is defined as a twelve month period beginning no later than the date a proposed rate change is expected  to take effect.  Traditionally, the NMPRC has used a historical test period, adjusted for known and measurable changes occurring within five to six months after the end of the test period, which reflects costs that could be up to two years old at the time new rates become effective.  It is possible, however, that NMPRC staff or intervenors would argue that continued use of a historical test period, adjusted for known and measurable changes, best meets
 
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the requirement.  Second, SB 477 requires the NMPRC to include construction work in progress in rate base, without an offset for allowance for funds used during construction, for environmental improvement projects and generation and transmission projects for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity has been issued.   This provision will allow utilities to collect costs as projects are being built rather than waiting until they are finished to include them in rate base, so long as the projects will be in service no later than two years after the filing date of the rate case.

PNM anticipates filing a rate case with the NMPRC in the second quarter of 2010 using a future test period as allowed by SB 477.  The magnitude of amounts to be requested is unknown, as is the amount that the NMPRC will allow.

The use of a future test year should help to mitigate the adverse effects of regulatory lag, which is inherent when using a historical test year, by focusing on what costs are likely to be when new rates go into effect rather than what they were in the past.  The mitigation of the adverse effects of regulatory lag should result in PNM’s earnings more closely approximating the rate of return allowed by the NMPRC.  PNMR believes that achieving earnings that approximate its allowed rate of return is an important factor in attracting equity investors, as well as being an important metric utilized by credit rating agencies and financial analysts.  PNM’s debt securities are currently rated below investment grade by S&P, although Moody’s still rates PNM’s debt at the lowest level of investment grade.  PNM will need to access the capital markets in order to finance the anticipated construction expenditures discussed in Capital Requirements under Liquidity and Capital Resources below.  To the extent such financing includes the issuance of debt securities that are rated below investment grade, the debt would carry a higher interest rate than if the securities were investment grade.  Those higher interest costs would then be included in requests for rate relief, placing additional upward pressure on rates charged to customers.

As with any forward looking financial information, utilizing a future test year in a rate filing presents challenges that are inherent in the forecasting process.  PNM will need to forecast both operating and capital expenditures that will necessitate reliance on many assumptions concerning future conditions.  Among others, these would include assumptions about future economic conditions in PNM’s service territory, levels of employment, load growth and conservation, weather, usage patterns of customers, availability and technology regarding renewable energy sources, interest rates, access to capital markets, inflation, and impacts of regulatory actions.  In the rate making process PNM’s assumptions will be subject to challenge by regulators and intervenors who may assert different interpretations or assumptions.

PNM has completed the separation of its merchant operations from its regulated operations to comply with a 2003 NMPRC order.  The separation of merchant operations was accomplished in several steps.  Afton was transferred from merchant plant status and was included in retail rates in PNM’s 2007 Electric Rate Case.  In June 2008, PNM completed the sale of certain merchant wholesale power, natural gas and transmission contracts.  In addition, Luna and Lordsburg were required to be separated by January 1, 2010 under the NMPRC order.  In June 2009, the NMPRC approved PNM’s request in its 2008 Electric Rate Case that Luna and Lordsburg be included in retail rates and no longer be considered merchant plant.  See Note 10. This approval completed the separation required by the NMPRC.  The NMPRC did not require that PNM’s interest in PVNGS Unit 3 be separated from PNM.  PNM has entered into contracts for the sale of capacity and energy from its entire ownership interest in PVNGS Unit 3 through December 31, 2010. 

PNM also serves customers in New Mexico formerly served by TNMP.  When PNMR acquired TNMP, PNM was required to maintain the former TNMP customers under rates separate from the rest of PNM.  Pursuant to a stipulation approved by the NMPRC, PNM was prohibited from consolidating the cost of service for the two areas until January 1, 2015, unless the consolidation would not result in shifting more than $1.5 million in revenue requirements from the former TNMP customers to other PNM customers.  In addition, the stipulation provided that PNM would not seek rate changes for the TNMP customers that would go into effect before January 1, 2011.  Earlier this year the NMPRC requested the parties to the stipulation meet to discuss ways and means of mitigating possible large rate increases to the former TNMP customers that may occur when the rate moratorium expires.  The parties have been meeting periodically under the direction of a NMPRC Hearing Examiner, who was appointed by the NMPRC to serve as mediator for the discussions.   See Note 10.


 
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TNMP’s financial health is also highly dependent on continued favorable regulatory treatment.  On August 29, 2008, TNMP filed with the PUCT for an $8.7 million increase in revenues.  Subsequently, TNMP supplemented its filing to request an additional revenue increase of $15.7 million to recover costs caused by Hurricane Ike and costs related to the financing completed in March 2009. In June 2009, TNMP and the other parties in the rate case reached a unanimous settlement resolving all issues in the rate case and permitting TNMP to increase its rates by $12.7 million annually.  This increase reflects interest and other costs associated with debt refinancing in March 2009 and the settlement adjusts the interest rate TNMP is allowed to collect on its CTC to reflect those costs.  The rate increase includes recovery of Hurricane Ike restoration costs plus carrying costs over five years.  The settlement was approved by the PUCT in August 2009.  TNMP now has the ability to update its transmission rates annually to reflect changes in its invested capital.  Updated rates will reflect the addition and retirement of transmission facilities, including appropriate depreciation, federal income tax and other associated taxes, and the approved rate of return on such facilities.
 
Although New Mexico and Texas do not seem to be impacted as greatly as some other areas of the United States, with unemployment rates that are somewhat lower than the rest of the nation, the territories served by the Company’s electric businesses have been impacted by the recent recession and general economic downturn.  As a result, the weather-adjusted volume of electric sales has decreased in 2009 compared to 2008. The Company believes that load growth will be flat for the immediate future.

The focus on the electric businesses also includes environmental sustainability efforts.  These efforts include environmental upgrades, improving energy efficiency, expanding the renewable energy portfolio of generation resources, and proactively addressing climate change. In early 2009, PNM completed environmental upgrades to each of the four units at SJGS.  PNM’s share of the costs of these upgrades, which reduced the levels of NOX, SO2, and mercury emissions, amounted to $161 million.  As described in Note 10, PNM is subject to the renewable portfolio standard established by New Mexico’s Renewable Energy Act and related regulations issued by the NMPRC, which requires utilities to achieve certain levels of energy sales from renewable sources within its generation mix, including wind, solar, distributed generation, and other sources.  PNM is actively engaged in activities to meet the NMPRC standard.  PNM has also established various programs to promote energy efficiency, subject to the approval of the NMPRC.  The Company monitors initiatives regarding legislation or regulation regarding climate change, including GHG, and participates in organizations and forums concerning climate change. The Company has expressed support for the Waxman-Markey bill and is generally supportive of an economy-wide system of limitations on GHG that would include a cap and trade provision and a system of allowances and offsets designed to mitigate rate increases to utility customers.  The Company is exploring various methods to mitigate its GHG in anticipation of climate change legislation or regulation, including increasing energy efficiency programs and increased reliance on renewable energy resources.  See Climate Change Issues under Other Issues Facing the Company below for additional discussion of climate change matters.  All of these efforts involve costs that the Company believes should be recoverable through rates charged to customers to the extent the costs are attributable to regulated operations.  However, recovery of these costs is subject to the approval of regulators and will cause upward pressure on rates.

As a REP, First Choice operates in the highly competitive Texas retail market, which experienced extreme price volatility and transmission congestion in 2008.  ERCOT controls the transmission of power in the areas that First Choice supplies.  ERCOT historically has operated through a series of geographic zones, which has led to congestion of the transmission system when large volumes of power were being transmitted between zones. Congestion tends to drive prices up in the spot market. These situations caused First Choice to incur losses in its speculative trading portfolio and led First Choice to exit its speculative activities in the second quarter of 2008.  These anomalies also negatively impacted the margins realized from end use customers.  These conditions were exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Ike and depressed economic conditions resulting in very high levels of customer turnover and levels of uncollectible accounts significantly higher than historical experience.  ERCOT has made changes in its control protocols and is scheduled to change from the zonal system to a nodal system in December 2010, both of which should reduce congestion and price volatility.  During 2009, the Texas retail market has been more stable and First Choice does not anticipate the levels of congestion and price volatility will reoccur in the near future.  In addition, both power and natural gas prices decreased significantly, resulting in a substantial increase in margins realized by First Choice.  These factors and increased focus on growing commercial accounts, customer credit standards, and improved customer service have contributed to an improvement in the results of operations at First Choice. However, similar to how the ERCOT market conditions - along with First Choice's buying and selling positions within that market - had a negative impact on the business in 2008, those same drivers
 
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are working in First Choice’s favor in 2009.  For 2010, First Choice expects market conditions to continue to be a key driver for the business and believes margins will return to more historic levels.

In the last half of 2008 and early 2009, global economic conditions deteriorated dramatically, encompassing the U.S. residential housing market, and global and domestic equity and credit markets, which resulted in reduced usage of electricity by the Company’s customers.  The tightening of the credit markets coupled with extreme volatility in commodity markets has had a direct, negative impact on several of First Choice’s competitors in the ERCOT retail market.

The unprecedented disruption in the credit markets in late 2008 and early 2009 had a significant adverse impact on numerous financial institutions, including several of the financial institutions that have dealings with the Company. However, at this point in time, the Company’s existing liquidity instruments have not been materially impacted by the credit environment and management does not expect that it will be materially impacted in the near future.  The Company’s revolving credit facilities expire in 2011 and 2012 and will need to be renegotiated or replaced in order to provide sufficient liquidity to finance operations and construction expenditures.  The availability of such credit facilities and their terms and conditions will depend on the credit markets at that time, as well as the Company’s credit ratings and operating results. The Company is closely monitoring its liquidity and the credit markets.  In late 2008 and early 2009, there was also a significant decline in the level of prices of marketable equity securities, including those held in trusts maintained for future payments of benefits under pension and retiree medical plans.  Although the general price levels of marketable equity securities has recovered somewhat, the stock market decline will likely result in increased levels of funding and expense applicable to these trusts.

Optim Energy

PNMR has previously reported that it intended to capitalize on growth opportunities in its unregulated business through its participation and ownership in Optim Energy.  PNMR’s 50 percent ownership of Optim Energy allows it to participate in the operation of Optim Energy’s assets and business and the formulation of Optim Energy’s business strategy.  Optim Energy owns electric generating assets in one of the nation’s growing power markets, and its strategy has been focused on acquiring or developing additional assets in that market.  Consistent with this strategy, Optim Energy acquired the Twin Oaks plant in June 2007 and the Altura Cogen plant in August 2007 and completed co-developing an electric generation unit at Cedar Bayou in June 2009.

Recently, however, Optim Energy has been affected by continuing adverse market conditions, primarily low natural gas and power prices.  In response to those adverse conditions, Optim Energy has changed its current strategy and near-term focus. Until there is an improvement in some of these adverse market conditions, Optim Energy will focus on utilizing cash flow from operations to reduce debt and optimizing its current generation assets as a stand-alone independent power producer.  The change has resulted in staff positions being eliminated at Optim Energy, as well as integration of certain operations.  The goal is to position Optim Energy to optimize its performance under current market conditions with the expectation of being able to take advantage of any economic recovery in the power and gas markets over the next several years.

Any decisions in the future to grow capacity will be subject to the approval of both of Optim Energy’s members and will be based on many then-existing market and other factors, including the cost to acquire or construct capacity, the anticipated demand for power, the anticipated market prices for power, the ability and cost to deliver power to the anticipated markets, and Optim Energy’s financial resources.


 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Summary

A summary of net earnings (loss) attributable to PNMR is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
   
(In millions, except earnings per share)
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 55.6     $ (4.8 )   $ 60.4     $ 69.8     $ (222.2 )   $ 292.0  
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
    (1.4 )     (0.6 )     (0.8 )     77.7       24.6       53.1  
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 54.2     $ (5.5 )   $ 59.7     $ 147.5     $ (197.6 )   $ 345.1  
Average diluted common and common equivalent shares
    91.8       86.4       5.4       91.6       81.7       9.9  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share
  $ 0.60     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.66     $ 0.76     $ (2.72 )   $ 3.48  
Net earnings (loss) per diluted share
  $ 0.59     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.65     $ 1.61     $ (2.42 )   $ 4.03  

The components of the change in earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to PNMR are:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(In millions)
 
PNM Electric
  $ 15.0     $ 76.1  
TNMP Electric
    (1.9 )     26.2  
First Choice
    33.6       141.0  
Corporate and Other
    8.6       30.6  
Optim Energy
    5.1       18.1  
Net change
  $ 60.4     $ 292.0  

Detailed information regarding the changes in earnings (loss) from continuing and discontinued operations are included in the segment information below. The increase in the number of common and common equivalent shares is primarily due to additional shares of PNMR common stock issued in May 2008 and PNMR’s convertible preferred stock.  See Note 5 and Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Reports.

Segment Information

The following discussion is based on the segment methodology that PNMR’s management uses for making operating decisions and assessing performance of its various business activities.  See Note 3 for more information on PNMR’s operating segments.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.  Trends and contingencies of a material nature are discussed to the extent known.  Refer also to Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements in Item 2 and to Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors.


 
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PNM Electric

The table below summarizes operating results for PNM Electric:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(In millions)
             
Total revenues
  $ 275.0     $ 356.4     $ (81.4 )   $ 733.5     $ 995.1     $ (261.6 )
Cost of energy
    97.2       194.5       (97.3 )     289.9       577.8       (287.9 )
     Gross margin
    177.8       161.9       15.9       443.6       417.4       26.3  
Other operating expenses
    95.4       92.9       2.5       315.8       366.7       (50.9 )
Depreciation and amortization
    23.5       21.7       1.8       68.8       63.5       5.3  
     Operating income (loss)
    59.0       47.4       11.6       59.0       (12.8 )     71.8  
Other income (deductions)
    11.1       1.9       9.2       29.7       6.2       23.5  
Net interest charges
    (16.8 )     (20.3 )     3.5       (51.4 )     (52.0 )     0.6  
     Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    53.2       28.9       24.3       37.3       (58.7 )     96.0  
Income (taxes) benefit
    (19.8 )     (9.5 )     (10.3 )     (11.3 )     5.1       (16.4 )
Valencia non-controlling interest
    (2.5 )     (3.5 )     1.0       (7.9 )     (4.5 )     (3.4 )
Preferred stock dividend requirements
    (0.1 )     (0.1 )     -       (0.4 )     (0.4 )     -  
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ 30.8     $ 15.8     $ 15.0     $ 17.7     $ (58.4 )   $ 76.1  

The table below summarizes the significant changes to total revenues, cost of energy, and gross margin:

   
2009/2008 Change
 
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Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
 
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
 
               
(In millions)
             
Retail rate increases
  $ 17.1     $ 9.7     $ 7.4     $ 26.2     $ 9.7     $ 16.5  
Retail load
    (2.5 )     -       (2.5 )     (16.8 )     (5.0 )     (11.8 )
Regulated fuel and transmission
    (16.3 )     (24.0 )     7.7       (37.6 )     (80.6 )     43.0  
Unregulated
    (64.6 )     (46.2 )     (18.4 )     (176.9 )     (144.3 )     (32.6 )
Sale of merchant portfolio
    -       -       -       (56.4 )     (51.3 )     (5.1 )
Net unrealized economic hedges
    (15.1 )     (37.4 )     22.3       (0.1 )     (9.9 )     9.8  
Consolidation of Valencia PPA
    -       0.6       (0.6 )     -       (6.5 )     6.5  
Total increase (decrease)
  $ (81.4 )   $ (97.3 )   $ 15.9     $ (261.6 )   $ (287.9 )   $ 26.3  

The following table shows PNM Electric operating revenues by customer class, including intersegment revenues and average number of customers:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
         
(In millions, except customers)
       
Residential
  $ 99.1     $ 89.3     $ 9.8     $ 242.7     $ 227.1     $ 15.6  
Commercial
    98.1       98.9       (0.8 )     250.7       248.1       2.6  
Industrial
    21.3       27.3       (6.0 )     59.4       78.4       (19.0 )
Public authority
    6.0       6.1       (0.1 )     15.2       14.1       1.1  
Transmission
    10.8       10.1       0.7       25.9       25.1       0.8  
Firm requirements wholesale
    7.5       12.3       (4.8 )     21.2       35.7       (14.5 )
Other sales for resale
    31.0       92.5       (61.5 )     109.4       298.6       (189.2 )
Mark-to-market activity
    (1.0 )     13.2       (14.2 )     0.3       55.2       (54.9 )
Other
    2.2       6.7       (4.5 )     8.7       12.8       (4.1 )
    $ 275.0     $ 356.4     $ (81.4 )   $ 733.5     $ 995.1     $ (261.6 )
Average retail customers (thousands)
    499.3       495.7       3.5       498.6       494.8       3.8  


 
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The following table shows PNM Electric GWh sales by customer class:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(Gigawatt hours)
             
Residential
    927.8       898.8       29.0       2,450.7       2,474.7       (24.0 )
Commercial
    1,101.5       1,142.9       (41.4 )     2,933.2       3,070.1       (136.9 )
Industrial
    377.0       408.1       (31.1 )     1,094.6       1,260.4       (165.8 )
Public authority
    73.3       73.9       (0.6 )     189.7       190.1       (0.4 )
Firm requirements wholesale
    169.5       283.0       (113.5 )     509.5       842.2       (332.7 )
Other sales for resale
    960.0       1,222.2       (262.2 )     3,192.1       4,209.4       (1,017.3 )
      3,609.1       4,028.9       (419.8 )     10,369.8       12,046.9       (1,677.1 )

The results of operations of PNM Electric are primarily driven by the rate making decisions and other actions of the NMPRC.  On July 1, 2009, PNM Electric implemented the first phase of a $77.1 non-fuel base rate increase for retail customers except those formerly served by TNMP.  The first phase allowed PNM to increase customer bills for 65% of the annual base rate increase or $50.1 million.  PNM will implement the second phase, or the remaining 35% of the annual base rate increase, beginning April 1, 2010.  PNM Electric was also granted a more customary FPPAC, which replaced the existing Emergency FPPAC that terminated on June 30, 2009.  PNM Electric revenues are further increased because of a rate increase that was implemented in the second quarter of 2008.

Decreases in retail loads were driven by overall lower usage per customer and reduced operations of a major industrial customer. In 2009, lower natural gas and economy purchase costs improved regulated margins for those customers without a FPPAC, which more than offset the decreases in retail loads.

Prior to May 2009, the revenues and costs associated with Luna, Lordsburg, and the Valencia PPA were included in unregulated margins.  Upon approval of the Resource Stipulation (see Note 10), the costs of the Valencia PPA and Luna and Lordsburg, net of off-system revenues, are recovered through the regulatory process, which reduces unregulated margins.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, unregulated margins were also lower due to favorable pricing from hedge positions recognized in the third quarter 2008.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, unregulated margins increased due to favorable pricing terms under the forward sales agreement for power from PNM’s interest in PVNGS Unit 3. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, unregulated margins decreased due to pre-tax charges to revenues of $13.6 million and $26.2 million associated with increases in legal reserves and decreased margins due to lower market prices for power from unregulated assets and the costs incurred under the Valencia PPA, prior to inclusion in retail rates.

PNM Electric completed the sale of the merchant portfolio in second quarter 2008.  PNM’s merchant portfolio included certain wholesale power, natural gas and transmission contracts that reflected a significant portion of unregulated activity at PNM.

Net unrealized economic hedges reflect changes in fair value on open derivative instruments at PNM Electric.  Lower forward natural gas and power prices resulted in a favorable net change in fair value during 2009.

PNM Electric analyzes results associated with the Valencia PPA as costs of energy, which prior to the approval of the Resource Stipulation were reflected in unregulated margins. As discussed above, beginning in May 2009, the Valencia PPA will be recovered through regulated rates.  Under GAAP, the Valencia PPA is consolidated, which results in costs being reflected as operating expenses and non-controlling interest that would have been included in cost of energy if the Valencia PPA was not consolidated.

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 operating expenses decreased due to timing of planned maintenance and outages at SJGS and Four Corners and labor savings, which were more than offset by increases in administrative and general expenses associated with higher pension, benefit, and corporate overhead costs.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, operating expenses included a $51.1 million impairment of goodwill recognized in the second quarter of 2008.  No impairment was recorded in 2009.  In the second quarter of 2009, PNM recorded a pre-tax expense for regulatory disallowances of $26.3 million relating to prior sales of SO2 emission allowances and $0.3 million of deferred rate case expenses that resulted from the settlement of the 2008 Electric Rate Case.  In the second quarter of 2008, PNM wrote-off $10.6 million of deferred
 
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costs for RECs and $19.6 million for coal mine decommissioning costs, both of which were disallowed in PNM’s 2007 Electric Rate Case.

Increases in depreciation expense are primarily driven by the completion of the environmental upgrades on all four units at SJGS and increases in distribution and transmission plant.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, interest charges decreased due to lower interest rates and lower outstanding balances on short-term borrowings.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, higher long-term interest costs on debt issued in May 2008 were partially offset by lower outstanding balances and lower rates on short-term borrowings.

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, PNM recognized interest income related to certain income tax positions associated with changes in book to tax differences on capitalization, compared to a reduction in interest income in 2008.  In addition, other income increased due to improved performance of the NDT assets.   In the second quarter of 2009, PNM recorded a credit to other income to reflect recovery of carrying costs associated with the transfer of an ownership interest in PVNGS Unit 2 to PNM pursuant to the Resource Stipulation.

TNMP Electric

The table below summarizes the operating results for TNMP Electric:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(In millions)
             
Total revenues
  $ 55.7     $ 51.1     $ 4.6     $ 143.7     $ 140.4     $ 3.3  
Cost of energy
    8.7       8.4       0.3       26.0       24.2       1.9  
Gross margin
    46.9       42.7       4.2       117.7       116.3       1.4  
Other operating expenses
    19.9       17.3       2.6       56.6       84.7       (28.1 )
Depreciation and amortization
    10.3       9.9       0.4       27.8       27.0       0.8  
Operating income (loss)
    16.7       15.5       1.2       33.2       4.5       28.7  
Other income (deductions)
    1.5       1.7       (0.2 )     2.4       2.7       (0.3 )
Net interest charges
    (8.0 )     (4.2 )     (3.8 )     (20.0 )     (13.6 )     (6.4 )
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    10.2       13.0       (2.8 )     15.6       (6.3 )     21.9  
Income (taxes)
    (4.1 )     (4.9 )     0.8       (6.3 )     (10.6 )     4.3  
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ 6.2     $ 8.1     $ (1.9 )   $ 9.3     $ (16.9 )   $ 26.2  

The table below summarizes the significant changes to total revenues, cost of energy, and gross margin:
   
2009/2008 Change
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
 
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
 
               
(In millions)
           
Rate increase
  $ 1.5     $ -     $ 1.5     $ 1.5     $ -     $ 1.5  
Customer usage/load
    0.8       -       0.8       (0.2 )     -       (0.2 )
Hurricane Ike
    1.6       -       1.6       1.6       -       1.6  
Other
    0.7       0.3       0.3       0.4       1.9       (1.5 )
Total increase (decrease)
  $ 4.6     $ 0.3     $ 4.2     $ 3.3     $ 1.9     $ 1.4  


 
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The following table shows TNMP Electric operating revenues by customer class, including intersegment revenues, and average number of customers:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
         
(In millions, except customers)
       
Residential
  $ 25.5     $ 22.3     $ 3.2     $ 57.2     $ 55.4     $ 1.8  
Commercial
    18.7       18.0       0.7       53.8       53.5       0.3  
Industrial
    3.0       3.5       (0.5 )     9.1       10.0       (0.9 )
Other
    8.5       7.3       1.2       23.6       21.5       2.1  
    $ 55.7     $ 51.1     $ 4.6     $ 143.7     $ 140.4     $ 3.3  
Average customers (thousands) (1)
    231.9       230.3       1.6       230.9       229.0       1.9  

(1)  
Under TECA, customers of TNMP Electric in Texas have the ability to choose First Choice or any other REP to provide energy.  The average customers reported above include 85,681 and 111,017 customers of TNMP Electric for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and 88,045 and 118,288 customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, who have chosen First Choice as their REP.  These customers are also included in the First Choice segment.

The following table shows TNMP Electric GWh sales by customer class:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(Gigawatt hours(1))
             
Residential
    910.8       811.3       99.5       2,038.5       1,987.2       51.3  
Commercial
    644.7       618.6       26.1       1,689.4       1,679.5       9.9  
Industrial
    517.7       482.9       34.8       1,471.4       1,542.5       (71.1 )
Other
    29.1       28.8       0.3       81.2       81.5       (0.3 )
      2,102.3       1,941.6       160.7       5,280.5       5,290.7       (10.2 )

(1)  
The GWh sales reported above include 372.3 and 467.2 GWhs for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and 901.6 and 1,295.2 GWhs for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, used by customers of TNMP Electric, who have chosen First Choice as their REP.  These GWhs are also included below in the First Choice segment.

On September 1, 2009, TNMP implemented a $6.8 million base rate increase.  In addition to the base rate increase, TNMP was allowed to increase the cost of debt on its competitive transition charge as well as to recover Hurricane Ike system restoration costs and rate case expenses through additional rate riders.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenues and margin increased due to higher retail loads resulting from warmer weather and increased average customers. Revenues in 2008 were negatively impacted due to Hurricane Ike, which struck the Gulf Cost area in the third quarter of 2008.  Other changes to revenues, cost of energy and margin relate to transmission charges to and from other transmission and distribution providers.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, increases in average customer count were more than offset by lower demand and per-customer usage.  A reduction in the interest rate allowed on TNMP's competitive transition charge beginning in 2009 reduced other revenues and margin.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, increases in operating expenses related to higher distribution maintenance costs for tree-trimming, increased administrative and general costs for pension and benefit costs, and higher property and street rental taxes, were partially offset by the approval of recovery of costs related to achieve savings associated with the Company’s business improvement plan in the TNMP rate case.  The recovery allowed for the establishment of a regulatory asset, with an offsetting credit to administrative and general expenses of $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2009. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the decrease in operating expenses primarily relates to a $34.5 million impairment of goodwill recognized in the second quarter of 2008.  There was no impairment of goodwill in 2009.  Other than the impairment, operating expenses increased in 2009 related to higher pension, benefit, labor, and administrative costs.  In addition, TNMP expensed $0.7 million of Hurricane Ike restoration costs that had previously been deferred in the second quarter of 2009.


 
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Increases in depreciation and amortization expenses reflect increases in plant assets and include one-month amortization of Hurricane Ike and rate case costs.  These costs are recovered through rate riders as discussed above.

In the third quarter of 2009, TNMP recorded carrying costs on the Hurricane Ike restoration costs, which increased other income by $1.3 million.  This was offset by lower income associated with contributions in aid of construction and the gain on disposal of assets in 2008.

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, increases in interest charges are due to higher interest rates on long-term debt issued in March 2009, which repaid short-term borrowings that were at lower interest rates.

PNM Gas

The table below summarizes the operating results for PNM Gas, which is classified as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss):

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(In millions)
             
Total revenues
  $ -     $ 63.3     $ (63.3 )   $ 65.7     $ 379.3     $ (313.6 )
Cost of energy
    -       37.5       (37.5 )     44.7       263.2       (218.5 )
Gross margin
    -       25.8       (25.8 )     21.0       116.1       (95.1 )
Other operating expenses
    0.4       22.9       (22.6 )     10.4       67.3       (57.0 )
Depreciation and amortization
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Operating income
    (0.4 )     3.0       (3.3 )     10.6       48.8       (38.1 )
Other income (deductions)
    -       0.6       (0.6 )     0.3       2.1       (1.8 )
Net interest charges
    -       (3.4 )     3.4       (1.0 )     (9.9 )     8.9  
Gain on disposal
    (1.8 )     -       (1.8 )     108.9       -       108.9  
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (2.1 )     0.2       (2.3 )     118.9       40.9       78.0  
Income (taxes) benefit
    0.8       (0.8 )     1.6       (41.2 )     (16.3 )     (24.9 )
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ (1.4 )   $ (0.6 )   $ (0.8 )   $ 77.7     $ 24.6     $ 53.1  

PNM completed the sale of PNM Gas on January 30, 2009.  The Company is reporting this segment as discontinued operations as required under GAAP.  PNM Gas purchased natural gas in the open market and sold it at no profit to its sales-service customers. As a result, increases or decreases in gas revenues driven by gas costs did not impact the gross margin or operating income of PNM Gas. Increases or decreases to gross margin caused by changes in sales-service volumes represented margin earned on the delivery of gas to customers based on regulated rates.

As a result of the sale, the above table reflects operations from PNM Gas from January 1, 2009 through January 30, 2009, compared to full periods of operations in 2008.  In the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, PNM expensed $0.4 million and $4.5 million associated with retained liabilities from discontinued operations and adjusted the pre-tax gain on sale by $1.8 million and $2.1 million to reflect working capital adjustments and inclusion of certain items previously excluded from the gain calculation.


 
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First Choice

The table below summarizes the operating results for First Choice:
   
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
               
(In millions)
             
Total revenues
  $ 159.4     $ 215.0     $ (55.6 )   $ 419.6     $ 461.4     $ (41.8 )
Cost of energy
    106.0       206.0       (100.0 )     272.0       469.3       (197.3 )
Gross margin
    53.5       9.1       44.4       147.6       (7.9 )     155.5  
Other operating expenses
    25.5       30.5       (5.0 )     80.9       118.8       (37.9 )
Depreciation and amortization
    0.4       0.6       (0.2 )     1.4       1.7       (0.3 )
Operating income (loss)
    27.5       (22.1 )     49.6       65.2       (128.4 )     193.6  
Other income (deductions)
    (0.2 )     0.6       (0.8 )     (0.3 )     1.4       (1.7 )
Net interest charges
    (0.6 )     (1.8 )     1.2       (2.4 )     (2.5 )     0.1  
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    26.7       (23.3 )     50.0       62.6       (129.4 )     192.0  
Income (taxes) benefit
    (9.7 )     6.8       (16.5 )     (22.5 )     28.4       (50.9 )
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ 17.1     $ (16.5 )   $ 33.6     $ 40.0     $ (101.0 )   $ 141.0  
        
The following table summarizes the significant changes to total revenues, cost of energy, and gross margin:

   
2009/2008 Change
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
   
Total
   
Cost of
   
Gross
 
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
   
Revenues
   
Energy
   
Margin
 
               
(In millions)
             
Weather
  $ 8.2     $ 6.9     $ 1.3     $ 3.1     $ 2.5     $ 0.6  
Customer growth/usage
    (23.3 )     (20.5 )     (2.8 )     (60.4 )     (48.4 )     (12.0 )
Retail margins
    (44.6 )     (75.6 )     31.0       (37.6 )     (144.0 )     106.4  
LBCS Bankruptcy
    -       (3.9 )     3.9       -       (3.9 )     3.9  
Hurricane Ike
    4.2       0.9       3.3       4.2       0.9       3.3  
Trading margins
    (0.1 )     -       (0.1 )     48.9       -       48.9  
Unrealized economic hedges
    -       (7.8 )     7.8       -       (4.4 )     4.4  
Total increase (decrease)
  $ (55.6 )   $ (100.0 )   $ 44.4     $ (41.8 )   $ (197.3 )   $ 155.5  

The following table shows First Choice operating revenues by customer class, including intersegment revenues, and actual number of customers:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
         
(In millions, except customers)
       
Residential
  $ 110.3     $ 144.9     $ (34.6 )   $ 279.0     $ 331.3     $ (52.3 )
Mass-market
    6.6       16.7       (10.1 )     21.3       46.3       (25.0 )
Mid-market
    37.3       42.7       (5.4 )     103.2       116.1       (12.9 )
Trading gains (losses)
    -       0.1       (0.1 )     -       (48.9 )     48.9  
Other
    5.2       10.6       (5.4 )     16.1       16.6       (0.5 )
    $ 159.4     $ 215.0     $ (55.6 )   $ 419.6     $ 461.4     $ (41.8 )
Actual customers (thousands) (1,2)
    232.1       233.8       (1.7 )     232.1       233.8       (1.7 )

(1)  
See note above in the TNMP Electric segment discussion about the impact of TECA.

(2)  
Due to the competitive nature of First Choice’s business, actual customer count at September 30 is presented in the table above as a more representative business indicator than the average customers that are shown in the table for TNMP customers.


 
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The following table shows First Choice GWh electric sales by customer class:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
         
(Gigawatt hours) (1)
       
Residential
    781.2       772.9       8.3       1,927.1       2,045.8       (118.7 )
Mass-market
    38.3       73.1       (34.8 )     117.5       236.1       (118.6 )
Mid-market
    304.7       340.8       (36.1 )     827.2       924.1       (96.9 )
Other
    2.1       2.7       (0.6 )     7.5       12.5       (5.0 )
      1,126.3       1,189.5       (63.2 )     2,879.3       3,218.5       (339.2 )

(1)  
See note above in the TNMP Electric segment discussion about the impact of TECA.

A decrease in the average sales price, lower MWh sales, and a reduction in the number of customers resulted in decreased operating revenues for both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.  However, significantly lower purchased power costs in 2009 resulted in an increase in retail margins.  Margins were also higher in 2009 due to the impacts of Hurricane Ike and the LBCS bankruptcy in the third quarter of 2008 that did not recur in 2009.

First Choice entered into a series of speculative forward trades that arbitraged basis differentials among certain ERCOT delivery zones that decreased trading margins by $48.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease includes a speculative loss position of $3.3 million related to the LBCS bankruptcy.  The LBCS contracts were subsequently replaced with other counterparty contracts resulting in no material net change in First Choice’s future position.  Because of continued market volatility and concern that the forward basis market would continue to deteriorate, First Choice ended any further speculative trading in 2008.  No significant additional costs have been incurred in 2009 and none are expected in the future related to speculative trading.  Gains or losses on unrealized economic hedges represent unrealized fair value estimates related to forward energy contracts and are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that will be realized upon settlement.

The allowance for uncollectible accounts and related bad debt expense is based on collections and write-off experience.  Due to economic conditions, higher average final bills, and an increase in customer churn, the default rates experienced late in 2008 and early 2009 were significantly above historic levels.  As a result, bad debt expense increased $10.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2008.  However, bad debt expense decreased by $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 2008, which can be partially attributed to lower sales prices in 2009.  Management of First Choice is currently addressing the bad debt situation by undertaking several initiatives in 2009 to reduce bad debt expense.  These initiatives include efforts to reduce the default rate experienced for customers switching to another REP and increased focus on identifying new customer prospects that are more likely to demonstrate desired payment behavior.  To accomplish these initiatives, First Choice is focusing its marketing efforts on commercial customers and customers with established payment patterns.  In addition, First Choice is increasing the credit score required to become a customer and expanding the circumstances where customers are required to provide advance deposits to obtain service, or both.  In addition, possible regulatory changes are under discussion with the PUCT that would impede a customer's ability to switch REPs until past due balances are paid.

Total operating expenses decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 due to impairments of goodwill of $49.5 million and the First Choice trade name of $9.0 million pre-tax ($5.8 million after-tax) recorded in 2008 as a result of the annual impairment assessment, including impairments of goodwill of $6.3 million and the First Choice trade name of $1.6 million, pre-tax ($1.1 million after-tax) in the three months ended September 30, 2008.  No impairments have been recorded in 2009.  These decreases were partially offset by increased operational costs in 2009, largely attributable to customer acquisition and support expenses.


 
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Corporate and Other

The table below summarizes the operating results for Corporate and Other:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
         
(In millions)
       
Total revenues
  $ (12.4 )   $ (15.4 )   $ 3.0     $ (32.1 )   $
(45.1
)   $ 13.0  
Cost of energy
    (12.3 )     (15.2 )     2.9       (31.8 )     (44.5 )     12.7  
   Gross margin
    (0.1 )     (0.2 )     0.1       (0.3 )     (0.5 )     0.2  
Other operating expenses
    (2.3 )     2.4       (4.7 )     (12.2 )     (2.4 )     (9.8 )
Depreciation and amortization
    3.9       4.6       (0.7 )     13.0       13.2       (0.2 )
   Operating income (loss)
    (1.7 )     (7.1 )     5.4       (1.2 )     (11.4 )     10.2  
Equity in net earnings (loss) of
  Optim Energy
    6.9       (1.5 )     8.4       0.9       (29.1 )     30.0  
Other income (deductions)
    (0.7 )     (1.6 )     0.9       18.1       (7.1 )     25.2  
Net interest charges
    (5.1 )     (12.8 )     7.7       (17.5 )     (30.9 )     13.4  
   Earnings (loss) before income
       taxes
    (0.6 )     (23.0 )     22.4       0.4       (78.5 )     78.9  
Income (taxes) benefit
    2.2       10.8       (8.6 )     2.3       32.7       (30.4 )
Segment earnings (loss)
  $ 1.6     $ (12.2 )   $ 13.8     $ 2.7     $ (45.8 )   $ 48.5  

The Corporate and Other Segment includes consolidation eliminations of revenues and cost of energy between business segments, primarily related to TNMP’s sale of transmission to First Choice.

Other operating expenses decreased due to $3.2 million and $7.9 million of costs, primarily severances and consulting charges related to the business improvement plan that were incurred in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008 but not in 2009.  Other operating expenses also decreased due to reduced consulting expenses and an overall reduction in labor due to the business improvement plan and synergies from the divestiture of PNM Gas, offset by an increase in incentive compensation expense.  The decrease includes an offset to depreciation expense described below.

Depreciation expense increased in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2008 related to an increase in asset base, which is offset in other operating expenses as a result of allocation of these costs to other business segments.

Corporate and Other results include earnings associated with Optim Energy.  Further explanation of equity in Optim Energy’s results of operations is provided below.

Other income and deductions increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to a $15.0 million fee received upon termination of the CRHC acquisition agreement and a gain of $7.3 million on the repurchase of $157.4 million of PNMR’s 9.25% senior unsecured notes, both of which occurred in the first quarter of 2009.  See Note 2 and Note 7.

Interest charges decreased by $4.6 million and $9.2 million in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to lower long-term borrowings.  Interest charges also decreased by $1.5 million and $7.8 million due to lower short-term borrowings at lower short-term borrowing rates.  These decreases are partially offset by higher long term interest rates on senior unsecured notes that were re-marketed in 2008 resulting in increased expense of $4.0 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, after reflecting the re-acquisition of $157.4 million of that debt in February 2009.


 
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Optim Energy

The table below summarizes the operating results for Optim Energy:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
   
(In millions)
 
Total revenues
  $ 100.9     $ 212.4     $ (111.5 )   $ 237.7     $ 430.4     $ (192.7 )
Cost of energy
    57.1       156.1       (99.0 )     147.1       352.7       (205.6 )
Gross margin
    43.8       56.3       (12.5 )     90.6       77.7       12.9  
Other operating expenses
    13.8       47.2       (33.4 )     50.0       99.7       (49.7 )
Depreciation and amortization
    10.0       7.7       2.3       25.9       22.9       3.0  
Operating income (loss)
    20.0       1.4       18.6       14.7       (44.8 )     59.5  
Other income (deductions)
    -       -       -       0.1       0.7       (0.6 )
Net interest charges
    (4.1 )     (3.7 )     (0.4 )     (9.6 )     (15.0 )     5.4  
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    15.8       (2.2 )     18.0       5.2       (59.1 )     64.3  
Income (tax) benefit on margin
    (0.3 )     (0.1 )     (0.2 )     (0.4 )     0.2       (0.6 )
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 15.6     $ (2.3 )   $ 17.9     $ 4.8     $ (58.9 )   $ 63.7  
                                                 
50 percent of net earnings (loss)
  $ 7.8     $ (1.2 )   $ 9.0     $ 2.4     $ (29.5 )   $ 31.9  
Plus amortization of basis difference in
     Optim Energy
    (0.9 )     (0.3 )     (0.6 )     (1.5 )     0.4       (1.9 )
PNMR equity in net earnings (loss)
    of Optim Energy
  $ 6.9     $ (1.5 )   $ 8.4     $ 0.9     $ (29.1 )   $ 30.0  

Altura (Twin Oaks), Altura Cogen, and Cedar Bayou 4 generating stations comprise Optim Energy’s core business.  Cedar Bayou 4, which was completed in June 2009 ahead of schedule and slightly under budget, contributed $3.8 million and $7.6 million to gross margin for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.   Alternative fuel use and price savings on lignite have reduced the Twin Oaks fuel costs by $1.8 million and $4.2 million in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Generation increased from 1,281 GWh in the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 1,802 GWh in the three months ended September 30, 2009, primarily due to the addition of Cedar Bayou 4.

Optim Energy has a hedging program that covers a multi-year period.  The level of hedging at any given time varies depending on current market conditions and other factors.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, Optim’s hedging program increased gross margin by $10.0 million.  Economic hedges that do not qualify for or are not designated as cash flow hedges or normal purchases/sales under GAAP are derivative instruments that are required to be marked-to-market.  Extreme ERCOT market volatility in 2008, which has not occurred in 2009, resulted in significant changes in the fair value of economic hedges including an increase in net earnings of $28.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2008 and a reduction of net earnings of $10.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Due to the extreme market volatility discussed above, Optim Energy made the decision to exit its speculative trading business and close out its speculative trading positions in early 2008.  Optim Energy incurred speculative losses of $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2008 and has since settled all speculative positions.  Optim Energy recorded mark-to-market losses of $1.1 million and $7.1 million on economic hedges during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Other operating expenses for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are lower than in 2008 due to a $21.8 million intangible impairment charge in the second quarter of 2008 and a $31.7 million pre-tax write off of emissions allowances in the third quarter of 2008 that did not recur in 2009.  Excluding the impact of these items, operating expenses were lower in 2009 due to improved plant performance at Twin Oaks and reduced build out expenditures at Optim Energy.

The contribution of Altura created a basis difference between PNMR’s recorded investment in Optim Energy and 50 percent of Optim Energy’s equity.  The PNMR net earnings impact does not equal 50 percent of the Optim Energy net earnings because of this basis difference.  While the portion of the basis difference related to contract amortization will only continue through 2010, other basis differences, including a difference related to emission allowances, will continue to exist through the life of the Altura plant.  The basis difference adjustment detailed above relates primarily to contract amortization with insignificant offsets related to the other minor basis difference
 
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components.

On January 6, 2009, LCC filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  LCC is Optim Energy’s counterparty in several agreements for power and steam sales.  In addition, LCC leases Optim Energy the land for the Altura Cogen facility and provides other services, including water, to that facility.  The pre-petition amount due from LCC as of September 30, 2009 is immaterial to Optim Energy’s results and has been fully reserved.  LCC has continued to perform under the existing contracts since the filing.

As discussed under Business and Strategy above, Optim Energy has changed its current strategy and near-term focus due to current adverse market conditions. Optim Energy will focus on utilizing cash flow from operations to reduce debt and optimizing its current generation assets as a stand-alone independent power producer.  The goal is to position Optim Energy to optimize its performance under current market with the expectation of being able to take advantage of any economic recovery in the power and gas markets over the next several years.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Statements of Cash Flows

The changes in PNMR’s cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2008 are summarized as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
       
(In millions)
     
Net cash flows from:
                 
 Operating activities
  $ 84.9     $ 64.4     $ 20.5  
 Investing activities
    468.2       (209.9 )     678.1  
 Financing activities
    (623.5 )     394.8       (1,018.3 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (70.4 )   $ 249.4     $ (319.8 )

The changes in PNMR’s cash flows from operating activities relate primarily to increased margins and reduced collateral requirements at First Choice and reduced interest payments at PNMR, PNM, and TNMP. PNMR also received a $9.1 million after-tax settlement in 2009 due to the termination of the CRHC acquisition agreement. Increases were partially offset by the payment of taxes related to earnings and the sale of PNM Gas in 2009 compared to a tax refund in 2008. The sale of PNM Gas also contributed a decrease to cash flows from operating activities as the Company benefited from only one month of operations in 2009 versus nine months in 2008.

The changes in cash flows from investing activities relate primarily to the proceeds from the sale of PNM Gas. Reduced utility plant additions at PNM in 2009 also contributed to the changes.

The changes in cash flows from financing activities relate primarily to the use of the proceeds from the sale of PNM Gas to retire short-term borrowings at PNM and PNMR, as well as the retirement of long term borrowings at PNMR. The receipt of prepayments on PVNGS firm-sales contracts in 2008 and reduced common stock dividend payments in 2009 also contributed to the changes. At TNMP, the retirement of both short-term and long-term borrowings was financed by new long-term borrowings.

Financing Activities

See Note 7 for information concerning the Company’s financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Additional information on the Company’s financing activities is contained in Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Report.

Capital Requirements

Total capital requirements consist of construction expenditures and cash dividend requirements for both common and preferred stock.  PNMR’s Series A convertible preferred stock is entitled to receive dividends equivalent to any dividends paid on PNMR common stock as if the preferred stock had been converted into common
 
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stock.  The main focus of PNMR’s current construction program is upgrading generation resources, upgrading and expanding the electric transmission and distribution systems, and purchasing nuclear fuel.  Projections, including amounts expended through September 30, 2009, for total capital requirements for 2009 are $326.6 million, including construction expenditures of $280.4 million.  Total capital requirements for the years 2009-2013 are projected to be $1,592.7 million, including construction expenditures of $1,362.1 million.  This projection includes $18.0 million for the recently completed SJGS environmental project to install low NOX combustion control and mercury reduction technologies, as well as equipment to increase SO2 controls. These amounts do not include forecasted construction expenditures of Optim Energy or possible construction expenditures for renewable energy resources that may be owned by PNM.  These estimates are under continuing review and subject to on-going adjustment, as well as to board review and approval.

During the first nine months of 2009, the Company utilized cash generated from operations and cash on hand, as well as its liquidity arrangements and proceeds from the sale of PNM Gas, to meet its capital requirements, including construction expenditures, and the financing activities described in Note 7.

As discussed in Note 11, Optim Energy co-developed a generating unit, which was completed in June 2009. Optim Energy’s share of the construction costs was $209.4 million, including financing costs, and was financed through Optim Energy’s credit facility and operating cash flows.  If Optim Energy undertakes additional projects, which require funds that would exceed the capacity of its current credit facility and Optim Energy is unable to obtain additional financing capabilities, PNMR and ECJV may be asked to provide additional funding, but such funding would be at the option of PNMR and ECJV.  PNMR is unable to predict if additional funding will be required or, if required, the amount or timing of additional funds that would be provided to Optim Energy.

Liquidity

PNMR’s liquidity arrangements include the PNMR Facility and the PNM Facility both of which primarily expire in 2012 and the TNMP Revolving Credit Facility, which expires in April 2011.  These facilities provide short-term borrowing capacity and also allow letters of credit to be issued, which reduce the available capacity under the facilities.  These credit facilities will need to be renegotiated or replaced prior to their expiration in order to provide sufficient liquidity to finance operations and construction expenditures.  The availability of such credit facilities and their terms and conditions will depend on the credit markets at that time, as well as the Company’s credit ratings and operating results. Both PNMR and PNM also have lines of credit with local financial institutions.

PNM had long-term debt aggregating $36.0 million that was scheduled for mandatory repurchase and remarketing on July 1, 2009.  PNM repurchased these bonds on July 1, 2009 utilizing available cash balances and borrowings under the PNM Facility.  PNM intends to hold these bonds (without legally canceling them) and anticipates remarketing the bonds at some point in the future depending upon market conditions.

Although accessing the capital markets at the current time could be difficult as well as costly, the Company currently believes that its internal cash generation, existing credit arrangements, and access to public and private capital markets will provide sufficient resources to meet the Company’s capital requirements and retire or refinance its debt at maturity.  To cover the difference in the amounts and timing of cash generation and cash requirements, the Company intends to use short-term borrowings under its current and future liquidity arrangements.  However, if market difficulties continue for an extended period of time or worsen, the Company may not be able to access the capital markets or renew credit facilities with comparable amounts and terms when they expire.  In such event, the Company would seek to improve cash flows by reducing capital expenditures and PNM would consider seeking authorization for the issuance of first mortgage bonds in order to improve access to the capital markets, as well as any other alternatives that may remedy the situation at that time.

In addition to cash received from the sale of PNM Gas, the financings described in Note 7, and its internal cash generation, the Company anticipates that it will be necessary to obtain additional long-term financing in the form of debt refinancing, new debt issuances, and/or new equity in order to fund its capital requirements during the 2010-2013 period.

The Company’s ability, if required, to access the capital markets at a reasonable cost and to provide for other capital needs is largely dependent upon its ability to earn a fair return on equity, its results of operations, its credit ratings, its ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and conditions in the financial markets.

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A summary of these arrangements as of October 26, 2009 is as follows:

   
PNMR
   
PNM
   
TNMP
   
PNMR
 
   
Separate
   
Separate
   
Separate
   
Consolidated
 
         
(In millions)
       
Financing Capacity:
                       
Revolving credit facility
  $ 600.0     $ 400.0     $ 75.0     $ 1,075.0  
Local lines of credit
    5.0       5.0       -       10.0  
Total financing capacity
  $ 605.0     $ 405.0     $ 75.0     $ 1,085.0  
                                 
Amounts outstanding as of October 26, 2009:
                               
Revolving credit facility
  $ 40.0     $ 83.0     $ 20.0     $ 143.0  
Local lines of credit
    -       -       -       -  
Total short-term debt outstanding
    40.0       83.0       20.0       143.0  
                                 
Letters of credit
    63.6       23.3       1.5       88.4  
                                 
Total short-term debt and letters of credit
  $ 103.6     $ 106.3     $ 21.5     $ 231.4  
                                 
Remaining availability as of October 26, 2009
  $ 501.4     $ 298.7     $ 53.5     $ 853.6  
Cash investments as of October 26, 2009
  $ 15.5     $ -     $ -     $ 15.5  

The above table excludes intercompany debt.  The remaining availability under the revolving credit facilities varies based on a number of factors, including the timing of collections of accounts receivables and payments for construction and operating expenditures.  LBB was a lender under the PNMR Facility and the PNM Facility.  LBH, the parent of LBB, has filed for bankruptcy protection.  Subsequent to the bankruptcy filing by LBH, LBB declined to fund a borrowing request under the PNMR Facility amounting to $5.3 million. The above availability includes $29.7 million that represents the unfunded portion of the PNMR Facility attributable to LBB.

For offerings of debt securities registered with the SEC, PNMR has an effective shelf registration statement expiring in April 2011.  This shelf registration statement has unlimited availability and can be amended to include additional securities, subject to certain restrictions and limitations.  Due to market conditions, PNMR suspended the offering of new shares of common stock through an equity distribution agreement and the program was terminated in July 2009.  PNMR can offer new shares of PNMR common stock through the PNM Resources Direct Plan under a separate SEC shelf registration statement that expires in August 2012.  In April 2008, PNM filed a new shelf registration statement for the issuance of up to $750.0 million of senior unsecured notes that expires in April  2011.  As of October 26, 2009, PNM had $600.0 million of remaining unissued securities registered under this and a prior shelf registration statement.

Recent disruption in the credit markets has had a significant adverse impact on a number of financial institutions and several of the financial institutions that the Company deals with have been impacted. However, at this point in time, the Company’s liquidity has not been materially impacted by the current credit environment and management does not expect that it will be materially impacted in the near-future.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

PNMR’s off-balance sheet arrangements include PNM’s operating lease obligations for PVNGS Units 1 and 2, the EIP transmission line, and the entire output of Delta, a gas-fired generating plant.  These arrangements help ensure PNM the availability of lower-cost generation needed to serve customers.  See MD&A – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Report.

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Commitments and Contractual Obligations

PNMR, PNM and TNMP have contractual obligations for long-term debt, operating leases, purchase obligations and certain other long-term liabilities. See MD&A – Commitments and Contractual Obligations in the 2008 Annual Report.

Contingent Provisions of Certain Obligations

As discussed in the 2008 Annual Reports, PNMR, PNM and TNMP have a number of debt obligations and other contractual commitments that contain contingent provisions.  Some of these, if triggered, could affect the liquidity of the Company.  The contingent provisions include contractual increases in the interest rate charged on certain of the Company’s short-term debt obligations in the event of a downgrade in credit ratings and the requirement to provide security under certain contractual agreements. The Company believes its financing arrangements are sufficient to meet the requirements of the contingent provisions.

Capital Structure

The capitalization tables below include the current maturities of long-term debt, but do not include operating lease obligations as debt.



   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
PNMR
           
PNMR common stockholders’ equity
    50.7 %     49.3 %
Convertible preferred stock
    3.0 %     3.0 %
Preferred stock of subsidiary
    0.3 %     0.3 %
Long-term debt
    46.0 %     47.4 %
Total capitalization
    100.0 %     100.0 %

PNM
           
PNM common stockholder’s equity
    52.3 %     55.7 %
Preferred stock
    0.5 %     0.5 %
Long-term debt
    47.2 %     43.8 %
Total capitalization
    100.0 %     100.0 %

TNMP
           
Common equity
    58.1 %     71.6 %
Long-term debt
    41.9 %     28.4 %
Total capitalization
    100.0 %     100.0 %

OTHER ISSUES FACING THE COMPANY

Climate Change Issues

In May 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the EPA has the authority to regulate GHG under the Clean Air Act.  This decision, coupled with an increased focus in Congress on legislation to address climate change, has heightened the importance of this issue for the energy industry.   Although there continues to be debate over the details and best design for state and federal programs, increased state and federal legislative and regulatory activities calling for regulation of GHG indicate that climate change protection legislation and regulation are likely in the future.  

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In July 2008, EPA published the Greenhouse Gas Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.   The notice identified, but did not choose among, options for GHG regulation and requested comments on the options presented.  Absent Congressional action, in due course the Company expects the EPA to adopt regulations relating to GHG.

In April 2009, the EPA released its proposed endangerment finding stating that the atmospheric concentrations of six key greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) endanger the public health and welfare of current and future generations.  The proposed findings do not by themselves impose any requirements on industry or other entities, but the findings do set the groundwork for the EPA to regulate GHG from new and existing stationary sources such as power plants and for new motor vehicles.  Although the EPA has not released the final endangerment finding, the EPA has proposed several rules regulating GHG in anticipation of the final endangerment finding.   In September 2009, the EPA proposed GHG motor vehicle standards and expects to finalize the rule in March 2010.  Promulgation of the motor vehicle standards will trigger the applicability of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) and operating permit requirements for stationary sources that emit GHG.   With respect to PSD and operating permit requirements, the EPA’s proposed rule focuses on large facilities emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHG per year.  These facilities would be required to obtain air permits that demonstrate they are using the best available control technology to minimize GHG.  Each of the Company’s fossil-fueled electric generating plants emit over 25,000 metric tons of GHG per year.  At this time, the Company cannot predict what the impact of the proposed rule will be on the operation of our fossil-fueled power plants.

In addition, several legislative initiatives are under consideration in Congress that would regulate GHG. These initiatives range from general limitations on GHG to the imposition of a so-called “cap and trade” system to the imposition of a tariff on GHG.  It is unclear whether or when legislation will be passed, although the new administration and several leading members of Congress have expressed their intent to pass legislation as soon as practicable.

In June 2009, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.  This bill, commonly referred to as the Waxman-Markey Bill, if ultimately passed into legislation, would establish an economy-wide program, with cap and trade as its cornerstone, regulating GHG.  The bill defines specific emissions reductions requirements and timelines, provides for the allocation of free allowances to electric utilities in the early years of the program to help mitigate cost impacts to ratepayers and allows for compliance flexibility through cost control mechanisms including the establishment of an offset program that will further help mitigate costs to consumers.

In September 2009, Senators Barbara Boxer and John Kerry introduced S. 1733, the “Clean Energy Jobs and America’s Power Act.”  While this  bill is broadly similar to the climate change framework in  H.R. 2454,  it includes a more aggressive GHG reduction target for 2020.  A new, more complete version of the bill, known as the Chairman’s mark-up, was recently released and voting by the Senate committee is expected in the near future.

Pursuant to New Mexico law, each utility must submit an integrated resource plan to the NMPRC every three years to evaluate renewable energy, energy efficiency, load management, distributed generation and conventional supply-side resources on a consistent and comparable basis.  The integrated resource plan is required to take into consideration risk and uncertainty of fuel supply, price volatility and costs of anticipated environmental regulations when evaluating resources options to meet supply needs of PNM’s customers.  The NMPRC issued an order in June 2007, requiring that New Mexico utilities factor a standardized cost of carbon emissions into their integrated resource plans using prices ranging between $8 and $40 per metric ton of CO2 emitted and escalating these costs by 2.5% per year.  Under the NMPRC order, each utility must analyze these standardized prices as projected operating costs in 2010 and thereafter.  Reflecting the developing nature of this issue, the NMPRC order states that these prices may be changed in the future to account for additional information or changed circumstances.   PNM is required, however, to use these prices for purposes of its integrated resource plan, and the prices may not reflect the costs that it ultimately will incur.  PNM’s integrated resource plan filed with the NMPRC in September 2008 showed that incorporation of the NMPRC required carbon emissions costs did not significantly change the dispatch of existing facilities or the resource decisions regarding future facilities over the next 20 years.  Much higher GHG costs than assumed in the NMPRC analysis are necessary to impact the dispatch of existing resources or future resource decisions. The primary consequence of GHG costs was an increase to generation portfolio costs.

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Seven western states, including New Mexico, and three Canadian provinces have entered into an accord, called the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative (the “WCI”), to reduce GHG from automobiles and certain industries, including utilities.   The WCI released design recommendations for elements of a regional cap and trade program in September 2008, and has created several subcommittees to develop detailed implementation recommendations.  The subcommittees are slated to complete their work in 2010.  Under the WCI recommendations, GHG from the electricity sector and fossil fuel consumption of the industrial and commercial sectors will be capped at then current levels and subject to regulation starting in 2012.  Over time, producers will be required to reduce their GHG.   Implementation of the design elements for GHG reductions will fall to each state and province.  In New Mexico, the Company believes this will require new legislation and rulemaking.  The Company will not be able to fully assess the implications of the recommendations until implementing legislation and rules have been enacted.  In the event federal cap and trade legislation is adopted, it may replace state and regional initiatives.

In December 2008, New Energy Economy (“NEE”), a non-profit environmental advocacy organization, petitioned the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (“EIB”) to amend existing regulations and adopt new regulations requiring a cap on GHG, including a statewide GHG limit of 25% below 1990 levels by 2020.  The proposal provides for an absolute cap without the ability to purchase allowances from other entities to cover GHG.  The EIB ordered legal briefs to be filed on the issue of the EIB’s authority to regulate GHG.  After review of the briefs and a hearing in April 2009, the EIB decided it does have authority to regulate GHG.  During the hearing, NEE agreed to amend its proposal to be a cap and trade program.  At the EIB meeting held on July 7, 2009, the NMED outlined its proposed schedule for the adoption and implementation of regulations necessary to implement the proposals under the WCI. PNM and other interested parties filed a motion to temporarily stay further action on the NEE petition pending introduction of the NMED’s WCI regulatory proposals so that the NMED proposal could be considered together with the NEE proposal.  In August 2009, the EIB denied the motion for the temporary stay.  The EIB will commence a hearing on the NEE proposal beginning in May 2010.  NEE and the NMED sought to bifurcate the proceeding to consider the “science of climate change” at an initial hearing and proposals to implement regulation to reduce GHG at a subsequent hearing.  The EIB took the issue of bifurcation under advisement and decided against bifurcating the hearing.
 
  In February 2009, a bill was introduced in the New Mexico legislature proposing to require the implementation by EIB of a cap and trade system designed to reduce GHG. This legislation died in committee during the session.  The New Mexico House of Representatives did pass a memorial, which requests the New Mexico Legislative Council to direct the appropriate committee to study the WCI final design recommendations as well as federal proposals relating to reducing GHG.  The memorial is a study of impacts and not a regulation. The memorial further states that the committee is requested to report its findings and recommendations to the New Mexico legislature by December 2010.

Approximately 82.6% of PNM’s owned and leased generating capacity consists of coal or gas-fired generation that produces GHG.  All of Optim Energy’s owned generation produces GHG.  Based on our current forecasts, we do not expect our output of GHG to increase significantly in the near-term.  Many factors affect the amount of GHG, including plant performance.  For example, if PVNGS experienced prolonged outages, it may require PNM to utilize other power supply resources such as gas-fired generation, which could increase GHG.  Because of our dependence on fossil-fueled generation, any legislation that imposes a limit or cost on GHG will impact the cost at which we produce electricity.  While PNM expects to be entitled to recover that cost through rates, the timing and outcome of proceedings for cost recovery is uncertain.  In addition, to the extent that we recover any additional costs through rates, our customers may reduce their demand, relocate facilities to other areas with lower energy costs or take other actions that ultimately will adversely impact us.

Given the geographic location of our facilities and customers, we generally have not been exposed to the extreme weather events and other physical impacts commonly attributed to climate change, with the possible exception of drought conditions periodically, and we generally do not expect physical changes to be of material consequence to us in the near-term. Drought conditions in northwestern New Mexico could impact the availability of water for cooling coal plants.  Water shortage sharing agreements have been in place since 2003, although no shortage has been declared due to sufficient snow pack in the San Juan Basin.  PNM also has a supplemental water contract in place with the Jicarilla Tribe to help address any water shortages from primary sources. The contract expires December 31, 2016. 

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In 2006, the Company became a founding member of the United States Climate Action Partnership (“USCAP”), a coalition currently consisting of 35 businesses and national environmental organizations calling on the federal government to enact national legislation to reduce GHG at the earliest practicable date.   USCAP released A Call To Action, a set of principles and recommendations outlining a policy framework for federal climate protection legislation in January 2007, and released its Blueprint for Legislative Action to the U.S. Congress and the Obama Administration in December 2008.   As a member of USCAP, it is the Company’s position that a mandatory, economy-wide, market-driven approach that includes a cap and trade program, combined with other complementary state and federal policies, is the most cost effective and environmentally efficient means of addressing GHG reductions.  The Company intends to continue working with USCAP, government agencies, and Congress to advocate for federal action to address this challenging environmental issue that is closely linked with the U.S. economy, energy supply, and energy security. The basic framework of the part of the Waxman-Markey Bill described above that addresses global warming is consistent with the framework proposed by USCAP in its Blueprint for Legislative Action.

In 2008, PNMR’s interests in generating plants, through PNM and Optim Energy, emitted approximately 7.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the vast majority of its GHG.  By comparison, the total GHG in the United States in 2007, the latest year for which the EPA has compiled this data, were approximately 7.2 billion metric tons, of which approximately 6.1 billion metric tons were carbon dioxide.  Electricity generation accounted for approximately 2.4 billion metric tons of the carbon dioxide emissions.

PNM has several programs underway to mitigate its GHG, and thereby to reduce its climate change risk.  These include the release of two RFPs in mid-2008 for additional renewable generation capacity and the launch of customer-owned solar generation programs.  PNM expects to produce approximately 35,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources over the next 19 years, avoiding nearly 20 million metric tons of GHG. Also in 2008, PNM filed requests for approval to implement additional electric energy efficiency and load management programs with the NMPRC, which approved the programs in May 2009.  See Note 10.  Over the next 19 years, PNM projects the expanded energy efficiency and load management programs will provide the equivalent of approximately 15,000 GWh of electricity, which will avoid about 8.5 million metric tons of GHG. These estimates are subject to change given that it is difficult to estimate avoidance accurately because of the many variables that impact it, including changes in demand for electricity.

The Board is updated by management and regularly considers the issues around climate change, our GHG and potential financial consequences that might result from climate change and the possible regulation of GHG.  In particular, our management periodically reports to the Board on all of the matters discussed in this section.  In December 2008, the Board established a new stand-alone committee, the Public Policy and Sustainability Committee. This committee monitors Company practices and procedures to assess the sustainability impacts of our operations and products on the environment.  This committee also has responsibility to review the Company’s environmental management systems, monitor the implementation of the Company’s corporate environmental policy, monitor the promotion of energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy resources.  The committee will report to the Board on a periodic basis regarding the Company’s activities and initiatives in these areas.

The regulation of GHG is expected to have a material impact on the utility industry both in terms of increased costs associated with fossil fuels and increased opportunities associated with fuels other than fossil fuels, but it is premature to attempt to quantify the possible costs and other implications of these impacts on the Company.

Economic Stimulus Projects

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”), the Federal government made a number of funding and financing programs available for utilities to develop renewable resources, improve reliability and create jobs.  PNM and TNMP are eligible for several of the ARRA programs and have applied or are considering applying for certain programs to the extent deemed to be viable and prudent.

TNMP submitted its application to the DOE for a grant under DOE’s Smart Grid Investment Grant Program (“SGIG”) to support TNMP’s smart grid program.  TNMP sought funding to deploy smart meters, utilize supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and automate substations and distribution circuits.  On October 27, 2009, the DOE notified TNMP that it had not been selected to receive a grant under SGIG.  TNMP had also considered applying for DOE loan guarantees under ARRA for a transmission line storm hardening project in Texas,
 
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but subsequently determined not to pursue that project upon further analysis of the DOE’s filing and project requirements.

PNM may seek federal loan guarantees under the ARRA for wind and solar renewable generation projects it is considering in New Mexico. Furthermore, PNM submitted a request for federal financial assistance in the form of a grant of up to 50 percent of the costs of an energy storage solar project in New Mexico under the DOE’s Smart Grid Demonstrations program.  Costs are still under review for the potential PNM projects.  PNM is unable to predict if its Smart Grid Demonstrations program application will be approved or when approval would be received.

Other Matters

As discussed under Employees in Item 1. Business in the 2008 Annual Reports, PNM had a collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW that expired April 30, 2009. The IBEW and PNM reached a tentative agreement on May 1, 2009 for the period of May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2012. The tentative agreement includes wage increase provisions of 2% for 2009, 2010 and 2011 effective on May 1 of each year.  The tentative agreement was ratified by the  IBEW on May 13, 2009.

See Notes 9 and 10 herein and Notes 16, 17 and 18 in the 2008 Annual Reports for a discussion of commitments and contingencies, rate and regulatory matters and environmental issues facing the Company.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires Company management to select and apply accounting policies that best provide the framework to report the results of operations and financial position for PNMR, PNM, and TNMP.  The selection and application of those policies requires management to make difficult, subjective and/or complex judgments concerning reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.  As a result, there exists the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.

As of September 30, 2009, there have been no significant changes with regard to the critical accounting policies disclosed in PNMR’s, PNM’s, and TNMP’s Annual Reports for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The policies disclosed included unbilled revenues, regulatory accounting, impairments, decommissioning costs, derivatives, pension and other postretirement benefits, accounting for contingencies, income taxes, and market risk.

MD&A FOR PNM

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

PNM’s continuing operations are presented in the PNM Electric segment, which is identical to the segment presented above in Results of Operations for PNMR.  PNM’s discontinued operations are presented in the PNM Gas segment, which is identical to the total earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for both PNM and PNMR.  See Note 14.

MD&A FOR TNMP

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

TNMP operates in only one reportable segment, TNMP Electric, as presented above in Results of Operations for PNMR.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this filing that relate to future events or PNMR’s, PNM’s, or TNMP’s expectations, projections, estimates, intentions, goals, targets and strategies, are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and estimates and PNMR, PNM, and TNMP assume no obligation to update this information.

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Because actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, PNMR, PNM, and TNMP caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements.  PNMR’s, PNM’s, and TNMP’s business, financial condition, cash flow and operating results are influenced by many factors, which are often beyond their control, that can cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  These factors include:

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Conditions affecting the Company’s ability to access the financial markets or Optim Energy’s access to additional debt financing following the utilization of its existing credit facility, including actions by ratings agencies affecting the Company’s credit ratings,
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The recession, its consequent extreme disruption in the credit markets, and its impacts on the electricity usage of the Company’s customers,
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State and federal regulatory and legislative decisions and actions, including appeals of prior regulatory proceedings,
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The ability of PNM to meet the renewable energy requirements established by the NMPRC, including the resource diversity requirement, within the specified cost parameters, and the Company’s ability to obtain federal and/or state funding and incentives for the development of alternative or renewable energy,
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The performance of generating units, including PVNGS, SJGS, Four Corners, and Optim Energy generating units, and transmission systems,
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The risk that Optim Energy desires to expand its generation capacity but is unable to identify and implement profitable acquisitions or that PNMR and ECJV will not agree to make additional capital contributions to Optim Energy,
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The potential unavailability of cash from PNMR’s subsidiaries or Optim Energy due to regulatory, statutory or contractual restrictions,
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The impacts of the decline in the values of marketable equity securities on the trust funds maintained to provide nuclear decommissioning funding and pension and other postretirement benefits, including the levels of funding and expense,
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The ability of First Choice to attract and retain customers and collect amounts billed,
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Changes in ERCOT protocols,
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Changes in the cost of power acquired by First Choice,
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Collections experience,
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Insurance coverage available for claims made in litigation,
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Fluctuations in interest rates,
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Weather,
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Water supply,
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Changes in fuel costs,
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Availability of fuel supplies,
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Uncertainty regarding the requirements and related costs of decommissioning power plants owned or partially owned by PNM and Optim Energy and coal mines supplying certain PNM power plants, as well as the ability to recover decommissioning costs through charges to customers,
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The risk that replacement power costs incurred by PNM related to not meeting the specified capacity factor for its generating units under its Emergency FPPAC will not be approved by the NMPRC,
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The risk that PNM may not be able to renew rights-of-way on Native American lands or that the costs of rights-of-way are not allowed to be recovered through rates charged to customers,
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The effectiveness of risk management and commodity risk transactions,
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Seasonality and other changes in supply and demand in the market for electric power,
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Variability of wholesale power prices and natural gas prices,
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Volatility and liquidity in the wholesale power markets and the natural gas markets,
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Uncertainty regarding the ongoing validity of government programs for emission allowances,
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The risk that the resolution of the bankruptcy of LCC results in significant adverse impacts on the operations of the Altura Cogen facility and Optim Energy,
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Changes in the competitive environment in the electric industry,
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The risk that the Company and Optim Energy may have to commit to substantial capital investments and additional operating costs to comply with new environmental control requirements including possible future requirements to address concerns about global climate change,
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The risks associated with completion of generation, transmission, distribution, and other projects, including construction delays and unanticipated cost overruns,
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The outcome of legal proceedings,
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Changes in applicable accounting principles, and
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The performance of state, regional, and national economies.

Any material changes to risk factors occurring after the filing of PNMR’s, PNM’s, or TNMP’s 2008 Annual Reports are disclosed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, in Part II of this Form 10-Q.

For information about the risks associated with the use of derivative financial instruments see Item 3. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

SECURITIES ACT DISCLAIMER

Certain securities described in this report have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be reoffered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state securities laws.  This Form 10-Q does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

WEB SITE

 
The PNMR website, www.pnmresources.com, is an important source of Company information and PNMR encourages investors, analysts and other interested parties to visit the website frequently. PNMR keeps the site updated and routinely posts new information or updated information for public consumption. PNMR encourages analysts, investors and other interested parties to register on the website to automatically receive Company financial information by email. Once registered, participants can choose from a menu to automatically receive requested information, including news releases, notices of webcasts and filings with the SEC. Participants can unsubscribe at any time and will not receive information that was not requested.  The contents of the website are not part of this Form 10-Q.
 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

PNMR controls the scope of its various forms of risk through a comprehensive set of policies and procedures and oversight by senior level management and the Board.  The Board’s Finance Committee sets the risk limit parameters.  The RMC, comprised of corporate and business segment officers, oversees all of the risk management activities, which include commodity risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, and business risk.  The RMC has oversight for the ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the risk control organization and policies.  PNMR has risk control organizations, which are assigned responsibility for establishing and enforcing the policies, procedures and limits and evaluating the risks inherent in proposed transactions, on an enterprise-wide basis.

The RMC’s responsibilities specifically include: establishment of policies regarding risk exposure levels and activities in each of the business segments; authority to approve the types of derivatives entered into; authority to establish a general policy regarding counterparty exposure and limits; authorization and delegation of transaction limits; review and approval of controls and procedures for derivative activities; review and approval of models and assumptions used to calculate mark-to-market and market risk exposure; authority to approve and open brokerage and counterparty accounts for derivatives; review of hedging and risk activities; the extent and type of reporting to be performed for monitoring of limits and positions; and quarterly reporting to the Audit and Finance Committees on these activities.  The RMC also proposes risk limits, such as VaR and GEaR, to the Finance Committee for their approval.

It is the responsibility of each business segment to create its own control procedures and policies within the parameters established by the Corporate Financial Risk Management Policy, approved by the Finance Committee.  The RMC reviews and approves these policies, which are created with the assistance of the Risk Management Department and the Vice President and Treasurer.  Each business segment’s policies address the following controls:  authorized instruments and markets; authorized personnel; policies on segregation of duties; policies on mark-to-market accounting; responsibilities for deal capture; confirmation procedures; responsibilities for reporting results;
 
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statement on the role of derivative transactions; and limits on individual transaction size (nominal value).

To the extent an open position exists, fluctuating commodity prices can impact financial results and financial position, either favorably or unfavorably.  As a result, the Company cannot predict with certainty the impact that its risk management decisions may have on its businesses, operating results or financial position.

Information concerning accounting for derivatives and the risks associated with PNMR’s commodity contracts is set forth in Note 4.  Note 4 also contains a summary of the fair values of mark-to-market energy related derivative contracts included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table details the changes in the net asset or liability balance sheet position of PNMR for mark-to-market energy transactions other than cash flow hedges:

       
   
Trading
   
Economic
Hedges
   
Total
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,  2009
 
(In thousands)
 
Sources of fair value gain (loss):
                 
Net fair value at beginning of period
  $ 2,556     $ (5,422 )   $ (2,866 )
Amount realized on contracts delivered during period
    (1,489 )     15,155       13,666  
Changes in fair value
    121       (6,564 )     (6,443 )
Net change recorded as mark-to-market
    (1,368 )     8,591       7,223  
Unearned/prepaid option premiums
    -       (362 )     (362 )
         Net fair value at end of period
  $ 1,188     $ 2,807     $ 3,995  

       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
     
Sources of fair value gain (loss):
                 
Net fair value at beginning of period
  $ (1,577 )   $ (13,136 )   $ (14,713 )
Adoption of amendment to GAAP regarding fair value measurement
    -       17,253       17,253  
Adjusted beginning fair value
    (1,577 )     4,117       2,540  
Amount realized on contracts delivered during period
    37,539       12,985       50,524  
Changes in fair value
    (45,048 )     (18,338 )     (63,386 )
Net change recorded as mark-to-market
    (7,509 )     (5,353 )     (12,862 )
Unearned/prepaid option premiums
    (4,377 )     (636 )     (5,013 )
        Net fair value at end of period
  $ (13,463 )   $ (1,872 )   $ (15,335 )


The following table provides the maturity of the net assets (liabilities) other than cash flow hedges, giving an indication of when these mark-to-market amounts will settle and generate (use) cash.  The following values were determined using broker quotes and option models:

Fair Value of Mark-to-Market Instruments at September 30, 2009

   
Less than
                   
   
1 year
   
1-3 Years
   
4+ Years
   
Total
 
PNMR
       
(In thousands)
       
Trading transactions
  $ 847     $ 341     $ -     $ 1,188  
Economic hedges
    862       1,753       192       2,807  
Total
  $ 1,709     $ 2,094     $ 192     $ 3,995  

The fair value of PNMR’s commodity derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments decreased $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and increased $27.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.


 
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Risk Management Activities

PNM measures the market risk of its long-term contracts and wholesale activities using a VaR calculation to measure price movements.  The VaR calculation reports the possible market loss for the respective transactions.  This calculation is based on the transaction’s fair market value on the reporting date.  Accordingly, the VaR calculation is not a measure of the potential accounting mark-to-market loss.  PNM utilizes the Monte Carlo VaR simulation model.  The Monte Carlo model utilizes a random generated simulation based on historical volatility to generate portfolio values.  The quantitative risk information, however, is limited by the parameters established in creating the model.  The instruments being evaluated may trigger a potential loss in excess of calculated amounts if changes in commodity prices exceed the confidence level of the model used.  The VaR methodology employs the following critical parameters:  historical volatility estimates, market values of all contractual commitments, appropriate market-oriented holding periods, and seasonally adjusted and cross-commodity correlation estimates.  The VaR calculation considers PNM’s forward position for calendar years 2009 and 2010.  PNM uses a holding period of three days as the estimate of the length of time that will be needed to liquidate the positions.  The volatility and the correlation estimates measure the impact of adverse price movements both at an individual position level as well as at the total portfolio level.  The two-tailed confidence level established is 95% (99% was utilized in 2008).  For example, if VaR is calculated at $10.0 million, it is estimated that in 950 out of 1,000 market simulations the pre-tax gain or loss in liquidating the portfolio would not exceed $10.0 million in the three days that it would take to liquidate the portfolio.

PNM measures VaR for all transactions that are not directly asset-related and have economic risk.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the average, high, and low VaR amounts for these transactions were less than $0.1 million.  The VaR amount for these transactions at September 30, 2009 was less than $0.1 million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the average VaR amount for these transactions was $0.3 million with high and low VaR amounts for the period of $0.9 million and zero.  The total VaR amount for these transactions at September 30, 2008 was less than $0.1 million.

First Choice measures the market risk of its retail sales commitments and supply sourcing activities using a GEaR calculation to monitor potential risk exposures related to taking contracts to settlement and a VaR calculation to measure short-term market price impacts.

Because of its obligation to serve customers, First Choice must take certain contracts to settlement.  Accordingly, a measure that evaluates the settlement of First Choice’s positions against earnings provides management with a useful tool to manage its portfolio.  First Choice uses a hold-to-maturity at risk for 12 months calculation for its GEaR measurement.  The calculation utilizes the same Monte Carlo simulation approach described above at a 95% confidence level and includes the retail load and supply portfolios. Management believes the GEaR results are a reasonable approximation of the potential variability of earnings against forecasted earnings.  The quantitative risk information, however, is limited by the parameters established in creating the model.  The instruments being evaluated may trigger a potential loss in excess of calculated amounts if changes in commodity prices exceed the confidence level of the model used.  The GEaR calculation considers First Choice’s forward position for the next twelve months and holds each position to settlement.  The volatility and the correlation estimates measure the impact of adverse price movements both at an individual position level as well as at the total portfolio level.  For example, if GEaR is calculated at $10.0 million, it is estimated that in 950 out of 1,000 market scenarios calculated by the model the losses against the Company’s forecasted earnings over the next twelve months would not exceed $10.0 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the average GEaR amount was $5.6 million, with high and low GEaR amounts for the period of $11.4 million and $2.2 million.  The total GEaR amount at September 30, 2009 was $3.6 million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the average GEaR amount for these transactions was $18.1 million, with high and low GEaR amounts for the period of $44.3 million and $6.1 million.  The total GEaR amount for these transactions at September 30, 2008 was $6.5 million.

First Choice utilizes a short-term VaR measure to manage its market risk.  The VaR limit is based on the same total portfolio approach as the GEaR measure; however, the VaR measure is intended to capture the effects of changes in market prices over a 10-day holding period.  This holding period is considered appropriate given the nature of First Choice’s supply portfolio and the constraints faced by First Choice in the ERCOT market.  The calculation utilizes the same Monte Carlo simulation approach described above at a 95% confidence level.  The VaR
 
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amount for these transactions was $0.3 million at September 30, 2009.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the high, low and average mark-to-market VaR amounts were $2.0 million, $0.2 million and $0.9 million.  The VaR amount for these transactions was $1.2 million at September 30, 2008.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the high, low and average mark-to-market VaR amounts were $12.1 million, $1.1 million and $4.6 million.

The Company's risk measures are regularly monitored by the Company's RMC.  The RMC has put in place procedures to ensure that increases in risk measures that exceed the prescribed limits are reviewed and, if deemed necessary, acted upon to reduce exposures.  In the first quarter of 2008, First Choice experienced speculative pre-tax trading losses of $47.1 million. These transactions triggered exceedences of the GEaR limit and the 10-day VaR limit, which contributed to the decision to exit the basis transactions and speculative trading.  There were no such exceedences in the first nine months of 2009.

The VaR and GEaR limits represent an estimate of the potential gains or losses that could be recognized on the Company’s portfolios, subject to market risk, given current volatility in the market, and are not necessarily indicative of actual results that may occur, since actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated.  Actual gains and losses may differ due to actual fluctuations in market prices, operating exposures, and the timing thereof, as well as changes to the underlying portfolios during the year.

Credit Risk

The Company conducts counterparty risk analysis across business segments and uses a credit management process to assess the financial conditions of counterparties.  Credit exposure is regularly monitored by the RMC. The RMC has put procedures in place to ensure that increases in credit risk measures that exceed the prescribed limits are reviewed and, if deemed necessary, acted upon to reduce exposures.

The following table provides information related to credit exposure as of September 30, 2009.  The table further delineates that exposure by the credit worthiness (credit rating) of the counterparties and provides guidance as to the concentration of credit risk to individual counterparties.

Schedule of Credit Risk Exposure
September 30, 2009

         
Number
   
Exposure
 
   
(b)
   
of
   
of
 
   
Credit
   
Counter-
   
Counter-
 
   
Risk
   
parties
   
parties
 
Rating (a)
 
Exposure
   
>10%
   
>10%
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
PNMR
                 
External ratings:
                 
Investment grade
  $ 67,076       3     $ 25,515  
Split ratings
    113       -       -  
Non-investment grade
    1,892       -       -  
Internal ratings:
                       
Investment grade
    247       -       -  
Non-investment grade
    383       -       -  
Total
  $ 69,711       3     $ 25,515  

(a)  
The Rating included in “Investment Grade” is for counterparties with a minimum S&P rating of BBB- or Moody's rating of Baa3.  If the counterparty has provided a guarantee by a higher rated entity (e.g., its parent), determination is based on the rating of its guarantor.  The category “Internal Ratings - Investment Grade” includes those counterparties that are internally rated as investment grade in accordance with the guidelines established in the Company’s credit policy.

 
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(b)
The Credit Risk Exposure is the gross credit exposure, including long-term contracts, forward sales and short-term sales. The exposure captures the amounts from receivables/payables for realized transactions, delivered and unbilled revenues, and mark-to-market gains/losses (pursuant to contract terms).  Exposures are offset according to legally enforceable netting arrangements but are not reduced by available credit collateral.  Credit collateral includes advance payments, cash deposits, letters of credit, and parental guarantees received from counterparties.  Amounts are presented before the application of such credit collateral instruments.  At September 30, 2009, the Company held advance payments of $34.5 million and credit collateral of $1.8 million to offset its credit exposure.

The following table provides an indication of the maturity of credit risk by credit ratings of the counterparties.

 
Maturity of Credit Risk Exposure
September 30, 2009

               
Greater
       
   
Less than
         
than
   
Total
 
Rating
 
2 Years
   
2-5 Years
   
5 Years
   
Exposure
 
         
(In thousands)
       
PNMR
                       
External ratings:
                       
Investment grade
  $ 66,896     $ -     $ 180     $ 67,076  
Split ratings
    113       -       -       113  
Non-investment grade
    1,892       -       -       1,892  
Internal ratings:
                               
Investment grade
    247       -       -       247  
Non-investment grade
    383       -       -       383  
Total
  $ 69,531     $ -     $ 180     $ 69,711  

The Company provides for losses due to market and credit risk.  Credit risk for PNMR's and PNM’s largest counterparty as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $11.4 million and $52.3 million.

Interest Rate Risk

PNMR has long-term debt which subjects it to the risk of loss associated with movements in market interest rates.  The majority of PNMR’s long-term debt is fixed-rate debt and does not expose PNMR’s earnings to a major risk of loss due to adverse changes in market interest rates.  However, the fair value of all long-term debt instruments would increase by approximately 3.92%, if interest rates were to decline by 50 basis points from their levels at September 30, 2009.  In general, an increase in fair value would impact earnings and cash flows to the extent not recoverable in rates if PNM were to reacquire all or a portion of its debt instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.  As described in Note 7, TNMP has long-term debt of $50.0 million that bears interest at a variable rate.  However, TNMP has also entered into a hedging arrangement that effectively results in this debt bearing interest at a fixed rate, thereby eliminating interest rate risk.  At October 26, 2009, PNMR has $143.0 million of consolidated short-term debt outstanding under its revolving credit facilities and local lines of credit, which allow for a maximum aggregate borrowing capacity of $1,085.0 million.  These facilities bear interest at variable rates, which averaged 1.46% of October 26, 2009 borrowings, and the Company is exposed to interest rate risk to the extent of future increases in variable interest rates.

The securities held by PNM in the NDT and in trusts for pension and other post-employment benefits had an estimated fair value of $547.1 million at September 30, 2009, of which 29.3% were fixed-rate debt securities that subject PNM to risk of loss of fair value with movements in market interest rates.  If interest rates were to increase by 50 basis points from their levels at September 30, 2009, the decrease in the fair value of the fixed-rate securities would be 4.6%, or $7.4 million.  The securities held by TNMP in trusts for pension and other post-employment benefits had an estimated fair value of $64.2 million at September 30, 2009, of which 24.5% were fixed-rate debt securities that subject TNMP to risk of loss of fair value with movements in market interest rates.  If interest rates were to increase by 50 basis points from their levels at September 30, 2009, the decrease in the fair value of the fixed-rate securities would be 6.2%, or $1.0 million.

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PNM and TNMP do not directly recover or return through rates any losses or gains on the securities in the trusts for nuclear decommissioning or pension and other post-employment benefits.  However, the overall performance of these trusts does enter into the periodic determinations of expense and funding levels, which are factored into the rate making process to the extent applicable to regulated operations.  PNM and TNMP are at risk for shortfalls in funding of obligations due to investment losses, including those from the equity market and alternatives investment risks discussed below to the extent not ultimately recovered through rates charged to customers.

Equity Market Risk

The NDT and trusts established for PNM’s pension and post-employment benefits hold certain equity securities at September 30, 2009.  These equity securities expose PNM to losses in fair value should the market values of the underlying securities decline.  Equity securities comprised 56.9% of the securities held by the various PNM trusts as of September 30, 2009.  PNM does not recover or earn a return through rates on any losses or gains on these equity securities.  The trusts established for TNMP’s pension and post-employment benefits hold certain equity securities.  These equity securities expose TNMP to losses in fair value should the market values of the underlying securities decline.  Equity securities comprised 56.2% of the securities held by the TNMP trusts as of September 30, 2009.  There was a significant decline in the general price levels of marketable equity securities in late 2008 and in early 2009. The impacts of these declines were considered in the funding and expense valuations performed for 2009, which resulted in reduced amounts of income related to the pension plans being recorded in 2009 and will likely require increased levels of funding beginning in 2010.  See Note 8.

Alternatives Investment Risk

The Company has a target of investing 20% of its pension assets in the alternatives asset class, which amounted to 21.3% as of September 30, 2009.  This includes real estate, private equity, and hedge funds. The private equity and hedge fund investments are limited partner structures that are multi-manager multi-strategy funds. This investment approach gives broad diversification and minimizes risk compared to a direct investment in any one component of the funds. The general partner oversees the selection and monitoring of the underlying managers. The Company’s Corporate Investment Committee, assisted by its investment consultant, monitors the performance of the funds and general partner’s investment process. There is risk associated with these funds due to the nature of the strategies and techniques and the use of investments that do not have readily determinable fair value.  The valuation of the alternative asset class has also been impacted by the significant decline in the general price levels of marketable equity securities.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

PNMR

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, PNMR conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of PNMR’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Regulation 13A, Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the SEC Act of 1934).  Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting

There have been no changes in PNMR’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the SEC Act of 1934) during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, PNMR’s internal control over financial reporting.


 
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PNM

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, PNM conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of PNM’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Regulation 13A, Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the SEC Act of 1934).  Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting

There have been no changes in PNM’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the SEC Act of 1934) during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, PNM’s internal control over financial reporting.

TNMP

Evaluation of  disclosure controls and procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, TNMP conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of TNMP’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Regulation 13A, Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the SEC Act of 1934).  Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting

There have been no changes in TNMP’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the SEC Act of 1934) during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, TNMP’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Notes 9 and 10 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to the following matters, for PNMR, PNM and TNMP, incorporated in this item by reference.

·  
Navajo Nation Environmental Issues
·  
Four Corners Federal Implementation Plan Litigation
·  
Santa Fe Generating Station
·  
Gila River Indian Reservation Superfund Site
·  
PVNGS Water Supply Litigation
·  
San Juan River Adjudication
·  
Western United States Wholesale Power Market
·  
Begay v. PNM et al
·  
PNM – 2007 Electric Rate Case
·  
PNM – Emergency FPPAC
·  
TNMP – Competitive Transition Charge True-Up Proceeding
·  
TNMP – Interest Rate Compliance Tariff


 
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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

As of the date of this report, there have been no material changes with regard to the  Risk Factors disclosed in PNMR’s, PNM’s and TNMP’s Annual Reports for the year ended December 31, 2008.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

3.1
PNMR
Articles of Incorporation of PNM Resources, as amended to date (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to PNMR’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 21, 2008)
     
3.2
PNM
Restated Articles of Incorporation of PNM, as amended through May 31, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002)
     
3.3
TNMP
Articles of Incorporation of TNMP, as amended through July 7, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005)
     
3.4
PNMR
Bylaws of PNM Resources, Inc. with all amendments to and including February 17, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to PNMR’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 20, 2009)
     
3.5
PNM
Bylaws of PNM with all amendments to and including May 31, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2002)
     
3.6
TNMP
Bylaws of TNMP as adopted on August 4, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005)
     
12.1
PNMR
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
     
12.2
PNM
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
     
12.3
TNMP
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
     
31.1
PNMR
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
PNMR
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.3
PNM
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.4
PNM
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.5
TNMP
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.6
TNMP
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
PNMR
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     

 
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32.2
PNMR
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.3
PNM
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.4
PNM
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.5
TNMP
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.6
TNMP
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
PNM RESOURCES, INC.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO
TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY
 
(Registrants)
   
   
Date:  November 2, 2009
/s/ Thomas G. Sategna
 
Thomas G. Sategna
 
Vice President and Corporate Controller
 
(Officer duly authorized to sign this report)



 
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