New Mexico Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy
EMNRD strives to make New Mexico a leader in developing reliable energy supplies, energy-efficient technologies and practices. In partnership with NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and College of Engineering, EMNRD is seeking input from community and expert stakeholders to inform New Mexico’s Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy.
NMSU will facilitate a series of workshops around the State of New Mexico to engage stakeholders and gain critical insights on energy transition needs and
opportunities. This input will aid us in developing actionable strategies to meet the state’s energy transition objectives.
Rosa De La Torre-Munoz
College of Engineering
coeemnrd@nmsu.edu
Kristin Morehead
Arrowhead Center
kmorehea@nmsu.edu
energy-efficient technologies and practices
The Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy (CETS)
A priority initiative of the State of New Mexico and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) to develop New Mexico’s first integrated roadmap for delivering reliable, affordable, safe and sustainable energy.
New Mexico State University is leading Phases II & III of this project and will host a series of convenings around the state to workshop policy solutions for New Mexico’s energy transition. The result will be compiled into a final report with actionable strategies to chart a pathway for New Mexico’s comprehensive energy transition.
Phase II of the CETS project will include an energy transition economic analysis, completion of an online energy data dashboard prototype, and a series of workshops to gain insight from stakeholders statewide. Phase III will compile these data and determine actionable policy and strategies for New Mexico.
Public Policy Forums
Regional Reliable Energy Delivery and Emission Reductions
January 28, 2026
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
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Grid Resilience and Buildout
February 11, 2026
San Juan Community College
Farmington, NM
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Energy Efficiency & Incentives
March 25, 2026
CNM Workforce Solutions Center
Albuquerque, NM
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Resource Documents Below
Below are documents including a Key Terminology list and Draft Policy Memos completed during Phase I of the CETS project that help inform the Public Policy Forums
POLICY MEMO 1:
Innovation In Clean, Firm Power Generation: Support a mix of
technologies to meet both interstate and intrastate energy needs
POLICY MEMO 2:
Future-Proofing New Mexico’s Electric Grid: Enhancing
reliability, resilience, and sustainability to ensure it meets the demands of a
rapidly evolving energy landscape
POLICY MEMO 3:
Electricity Transmission: Expanding capacity to serve in-state
and regional electricity needs
POLICY MEMO 5:
Workforce readiness and equitable opportunity: Strategies for
today’s sustainable job growth while preparing for tomorrow's workforce
POLICY MEMO 6:
Policy Implementation: Empowering agencies with the authority,
tools, and resources to effectively implement their mission
POLICY MEMO 7:
Clarifying subsurface authorities and definitions for geologic
hydrogen, geothermal, and methane
POLICY MEMO 8:
Energy Systems Data and Emissions Reporting: Deploy
updated carbon accounting frameworks, streamline reporting requirements, and
develop a data management strategy
POLICY MEMO 9:
Investing in the Future: Supporting revenue diversification by
strategically directing and utilizing investments and growing clean energy
industries
Our Team
Dr. Kristin Morehead
Director Community Entrepreneurship
Dr. Becki Graham
Senior Program Manager
Justin Karrenberg
Program Manager
Dr. Kramer Winingham
Director of Economic Analysis
Rosa De La Torre-Munoz
Program Operations Director, Sr.
Amanda Santana
Community Engagement Coordinator
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