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Fair Value of Derivative and Other Financial Instruments, Statement of Earnings Information (Details) (PNMR and PNM [Member], Commodity Contract [Member], Fair Value Hedging [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss)	$ 2,292	$ 7,005	$ (1,938)	$ 6,164
Electric operating revenues [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss)	2,352	7,077	(2,124)	5,743
Cost of energy [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss)	$ (60)	$ (72)	$ 186	$ 421

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- Definition

Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

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