PNM will be trimming trees along power lines in Ruidoso. Dry
conditions and high winds raise the risk of fires and outages
caused by tree branches coming in contact with power lines.
Ruidoso residents will see PNM personnel and contractors inspecting power lines in the area, looking for tree limbs
that may be too close for safety and trimming them back.
Trees limbs and branches that are too close to power lines
pose a fire danger, especially with the region's current dry
conditions, and increase the likelihood of outages when the
wind kicks up.
PNM advises homeowners not to attempt to trim trees in or
around power lines themselves because they risk serious injury
or death. Area residents concerned about trees near power lines
should call PNM at 1-888-DIAL PNM (888-342-5766)Monday through
Friday, from 7am to 7pm. For more information about power
lines and safe tree planting or trimming, visit:
PNM.com/safety
