New Mexico urged to buy TXNM stake as Blackstone $11.5B deal sparks protests
A petition signed by more than 50 organizations and 1,400 people in New Mexico urges state officials and gubernatorial candidates to consider a public investment in TXNM Energy, the parent of PNM, rather than expanding Wall Street’s role. New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission ruled that a $400 million stock deal between TXNM and Blackstone broke state law and must be reversed, while clean-energy advocates say public ownership could improve affordability, accountability, and renewable development pace.