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Fair Value of Derivative and Other Financial Instruments - Debt Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
PNMR and PNM [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale debt securities, Within 1 year	$ 4,558
Available-for-sale debt securities, After 1 year through 5 years	21,516
Available-for-sale debt securities, After 5 years through 10 years	23,048
Available-for-sale debt securities, After 10 years through 15 years	11,105
Available-for-sale debt securities, After 15 years through 20 years	10,593
Available-for-sale debt securities, After 20 years	40,288
Available-for-sale debt securities	111,108
PNM Resources [Member]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity debt securities, Due within 1 year	8,947
Held-to-maturity debt securities, After 1 year through 5 years	652
Held-to-maturity debt securities, After 5 years through 10 years	0
Held-to-maturity debt securities	9,599
Public Service Company of New Mexico [Member]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity debt securities, Due within 1 year	8,947
Held-to-maturity debt securities, After 1 year through 5 years	0
Held-to-maturity debt securities, After 5 years through 10 years	0
Held-to-maturity debt securities	$ 8,947

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