Solar Panels

Seeing the Light

Solar power generation benefits New Mexico residents while raising new generation questions

By Lonnie Tucker

In the sun-drenched landscapes of New Mexico, a solar revolution is underway. Electric generation and transmission cooperatives are transforming the state's energy landscape and powering a brighter, more sustainable future.

EV chargers

Finding A Charge

Follow along as Mark Faulkenberry shares his firsthand experience with an all electric truck—this month, he looks for public charging stations

Over the last couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to put some miles on my Ford Lightning, which I have nicknamed “Bolt.” Bolt and I traveled more than 2,900 miles last month, and I am proud to note that I haven’t been stranded anywhere yet.

Linemen

National Powerhouses

Co-ops drive economic development across the United States

By Jim Matheson and Andrew Don

For nearly a century, electric cooperatives have been essential to the economic vitality and overall quality of life in communities nationwide. America’s electric cooperatives made modern living in rural America possible. In the early 1930s, nearly 90% of American farms lacked electricity.

Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day

Why Taking Steps to Conserve Matters

On Earth Day, we celebrate this beautiful planet we are lucky to call home. During this day of appreciation, I encourage you to take action at home by making changes to conserve energy. If we all contribute, even small adjustments to how much energy we use can have positive impacts.

Total Eclipse

Total Eclipse of the Sun

Total eclipse of the sun on February 26, 1979, from Southern Manitoba, Canada. The sun’s extensive outer atmosphere—or corona—is visible, along with a couple of prominences—large loops of ionized gas. PHOTO BY ALAN HALE

The top celestial event during April will be the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The eclipse will be total—the moon will completely block the sun—along a path that crosses north-central Mexico and central Texas, then continues across the midwestern and northeastern U.S.

Comet Nishimura, a somewhat bright comet that was visible late last summer, as it appeared September 5, 2023. During late March and early April, comet Pons-Brooks should exhibit a similar appearance when viewed with binoculars. IMAGE COURTESY OF MICHAEL JAEGER

Comets in the Night

The planetary show we’ve been enjoying in the evening sky since the latter part of 2023 still has a few more months to run, although only a few planets remain visible. The primary performer is Jupiter, which is high in the western sky at the end of dusk and sets an hour or so before midnight.