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Public Comment Overview

A public comment lets you share your views on an active docket, a company, or a general (miscellaneous) topic. Comments become part of the public record and support public participation in the regulatory process.

Who can do this

Anyone. Visitors without an account submit from the PRC landing page. Signed-in Tier 1 and Tier 2 users submit from the landing page or from their dashboard.

Before you begin

Have the following ready:

  • Comment Subject: a brief title for your comment.
  • Comment: the full text of your comment.
  • Contact information: your first name, last name and email address.
  • Related docket or company (if applicable): the docket number or company name your comment relates to.
  • Supporting documents (optional): any files you want to attach.

How It Works​

Submitting a public comment takes four steps, each covered on its own page:

  1. Open the comment form. Click Submit New on the landing page or dashboard and select Submit a Public Comment.
  2. Complete the comment form. Choose the comment category and commenter type, check your contact information, enter your comment and certify the guidelines.
  3. Attach comment documents (optional). Upload any supporting files.
  4. Submit your comment. Review the form, click Submit and keep your confirmation number.

After you submit, PRC staff review the comment.

tip

You do not need an account to submit a public comment, but registering lets you track your comments and receive updates.

Example​

Maria is a concerned citizen who wants to comment on a proposed utility rate increase and how it would affect low-income families in her community. She found the rate case's docket number by searching the portal. It takes her about 5 to 10 minutes, with no registration needed:

  1. She visits the NMPRC portal, clicks Submit New and selects Submit a Public Comment.
  2. She selects the Docket category and the rate case's docket number, writes her comment about the impact on low-income families, and provides her name and email.
  3. She uploads supporting research and data (optional).
  4. She submits the comment and receives a confirmation.

Her comment becomes part of the public record, and PRC staff review all comments as part of the rate case process.

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