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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |  |  |
Net Earnings | $ 130,909us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 115,556us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 120,125us-gaap_ProfitLoss
Net earnings | 116,254us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 100,507us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 105,547us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 209,867us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 208,173us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 206,499us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
Deferred income tax expense | 72,481us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 60,430us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 56,243us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
(Gain) on sale of First Choice | 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | (1,012)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness
Net unrealized (gains) on derivatives | (6,504)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives | (1,866)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives | (1,598)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives
Realized (gains) on available-for-sale securities | (10,527)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments | (10,612)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments | (12,965)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments
Loss on reacquired debt | 0us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt | 3,253us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt | 0us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt
Abandonment of leased premises | 0us-gaap_NoncashProjectAbandonmentCosts | 0us-gaap_NoncashProjectAbandonmentCosts | 7,411us-gaap_NoncashProjectAbandonmentCosts
Stock based compensation expense | 5,931us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 5,320us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 3,585us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Regulatory disallowances | 1,062pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance | 12,235pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance | 0pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance
Other, net | (1,518)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | (1,647)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | (798)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: |  |  |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues | (4,975)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues | (7,562)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues | (2,547)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock | 5,504us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories | (7,580)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories | (5,412)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories
Other current assets | (30,436)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets | 8,577us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets | (2,598)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets
Other assets | 290us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (12,801)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (30,778)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
Accounts payable | (2,311)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | 4,484us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable | 14,020us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable
Accrued interest and taxes | 2,040pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes | 91,537pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes | 255pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes
Other current liabilities | (2,453)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities | (19,648)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities | (19,905)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities
Proceeds from governmental grants | 0pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants | 0pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants | 21,567pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants
Other liabilities | 45,516us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | (61,262)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | (70,743)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities
Net cash flows from operating activities | 414,876us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 386,587us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 281,349us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |  |  |
Additions to utility and non-utility plant | (460,658)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (348,039)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (308,909)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities | 117,989us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities | 271,140us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities | 167,330us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities | (127,016)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities | (282,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities | (176,748)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities
Proceeds from sale of First Choice | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses | (4,034)us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses
Return of principal on PVNGS lessor notes | 20,758pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes | 23,357pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes | 23,455pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes
Purchase of Rio Bravo | (36,235)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross | 0us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross | 0us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross
Other, net | (167)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities | 4,096us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities | 4,943us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
Net cash flows from investing activities | (485,329)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (331,446)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (285,895)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |  |  |
Short-term loan |  |  | 100,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromShortTermDebt
Revolving credit facilities borrowings (repayments), net | (43,600)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | (9,500)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | (24,000)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt
Long-term borrowings | 355,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 75,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 20,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt
Repayment of long-term debt | (125,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (29,468)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (22,387)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt
Cash paid in debt exchange |  | (13,048)pnm_PaymentsforDebtExchanged |
Proceeds from stock option exercise | 6,999us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 4,618us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 11,684us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
Purchase of common stock | (17,319)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (13,807)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (25,168)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock
Dividends paid | (59,468)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends | (51,508)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends | (45,137)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends
Valencia’s transactions with its owner | (17,610)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest | (18,335)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest | (15,630)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest
Other, net | (2,808)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (5,545)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (922)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
Net cash flows from financing activities | 96,194us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (61,593)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (1,560)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 25,741us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (6,452)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (6,106)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 2,533us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 8,985us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 15,091us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year | 28,274us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 2,533us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 8,985us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: |  |  |
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized | 108,741us-gaap_InterestPaidNet | 110,768us-gaap_InterestPaidNet | 113,265us-gaap_InterestPaidNet
Income taxes paid (refunded), net | (2,597)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet | (95,327)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet | 5,302us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Changes in accrued plant additions | 3,089us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 | 6,006us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 | (17,983)us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1
Premium on long-term debt incurred in connection with debt exchange |  | 36,297us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1 |
Public Service Company of New Mexico [Member] |  |  |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |  |  |
Net Earnings | 101,453us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 102,676us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 105,601us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Net earnings | 87,326us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 88,155us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 91,551us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 143,303us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 136,732us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 129,514us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Deferred income tax expense | 55,787us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 50,043us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 65,479us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Net unrealized (gains) on derivatives | (6,504)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (1,866)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (1,598)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Realized (gains) on available-for-sale securities | (10,527)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (10,612)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (12,965)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Regulatory disallowances | 1,062pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 12,235pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0pnm_RegulatoryDisallowance / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other, net | (1,391)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (1,614)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (170)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: |  |  |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues | (5,919)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (3,021)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (4,756)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock | 5,570us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (7,730)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (5,268)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other current assets | (29,146)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 8,556us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (3,014)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other assets | 7,150us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (13,363)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (27,338)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Accounts payable | 212us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 2,807us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 11,028us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Accrued interest and taxes | (3,599)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 72,740pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 47,666pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other current liabilities | (659)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (27,376)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (2,539)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Proceeds from governmental grants | 0pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 21,567pnm_ProceedsFromGovernmentalGrants / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other liabilities | 42,325us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (59,753)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (54,787)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Net cash flows from operating activities | 299,117us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 260,454us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 268,420us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |  |  |
Additions to utility and non-utility plant | (316,800)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (239,906)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (196,800)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities | 117,989us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 271,140us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 167,330us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Purchases of available-for-sale securities | (127,016)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (282,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (176,748)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Return of principal on PVNGS lessor notes | 20,758pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 23,357pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 23,455pnm_ReturnOfPrincipalOnPvngsLessorNotes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Purchase of Rio Bravo | (36,235)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other, net | (363)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 3,843us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 2,406us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Net cash flows from investing activities | (341,667)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (223,566)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (180,357)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |  |  |
Revolving credit facilities borrowings (repayments), net | (49,200)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 28,100us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (44,900)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Short-term borrowings (repayments) - affiliate, net | (32,500)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 32,500us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Long-term borrowings | 275,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 75,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 20,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Repayment of long-term debt | (75,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (20,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Dividends paid | (30,791)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (155,556)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (34,961)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Valencia’s transactions with its owner | (17,610)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (18,335)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (15,630)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Other, net | (1,890)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (2,534)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (921)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Net cash flows from financing activities | 68,009us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (40,825)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (96,412)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 25,459us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (3,937)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (8,349)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 21us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 3,958us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 12,307us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year | 25,480us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 21us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 3,958us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
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Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized | 73,787us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 71,306us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 73,036us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Income taxes paid (refunded), net | (228)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (77,434)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (63,113)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Changes in accrued plant additions | 1,616us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | 7,921us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember | (19,732)us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_PublicServiceCompanyOfNewMexicoMember
Texas-New Mexico Power Company [Member] |  |  |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |  |  |
Net Earnings | 37,807us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 29,090us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 26,747us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Net earnings | 37,807us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 29,090us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 26,747us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 52,847us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 54,395us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 54,396us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Deferred income tax expense | 20,549us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 20,662us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 4,378us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other, net | (10)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (30)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (889)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: |  |  |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues | 944pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (4,542)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 2,208pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndUnbilledRevenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Materials, supplies, and fuel stock | (66)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 150us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (143)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other current assets | 380us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (1,137)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (3,515)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other assets | (6,607)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 941us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (3,145)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Accounts payable | 2,514us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 3,709us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (666)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Accrued interest and taxes | 4,796pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (6,713)pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 9,825pnm_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other current liabilities | (203)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (3,197)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (2,106)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other liabilities | 3,112us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 460us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 4,311us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Net cash flows from operating activities | 116,063us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 93,788us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 91,401us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |  |  |
Additions to utility and non-utility plant | (127,191)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (89,117)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (92,973)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Net cash flows from investing activities | (127,191)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (89,117)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (92,973)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |  |  |
Revolving credit facilities borrowings (repayments), net | 5,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Short-term borrowings (repayments) - affiliate, net | (6,700)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1,100us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 27,600us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfRelatedPartyDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Long-term borrowings | 80,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Repayment of long-term debt | (50,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Cash paid in debt exchange | 0pnm_PaymentsforDebtExchanged / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (13,048)pnm_PaymentsforDebtExchanged / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0pnm_PaymentsforDebtExchanged / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Equity contribution from parent | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributionsFromParent / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 13,800us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributionsFromParent / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributionsFromParent / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Dividends paid | (16,336)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (3,726)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (26,028)us-gaap_PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividends / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Other, net | (836)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (2,797)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Net cash flows from financing activities | 11,128us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (4,671)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1,572us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: |  |  |
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized | 22,803us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 25,436us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 25,360us-gaap_InterestPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Income taxes paid (refunded), net | (355)us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 4,484us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 1,848us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Changes in accrued plant additions | (854)us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | 141us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember | (2,749)us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionFixedAssetsAcquired1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember
Premium on long-term debt incurred in connection with debt exchange |  | $ 36,297us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = pnm_TexasNewMexicoPowerCompanyMember |

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