New Mexico Public Regulation Commission


The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission or NMPRC is an independent state agency created by the New Mexico Constitution. It is charged with ensuring safe operations and reliable utility services at fair, just, and reasonable rates consistent with the State’s legal, economic, environmental, and social policies. The agency, through its Pipeline Safety Bureau, is responsible for conducting safety compliance inspections and enforcing state and federal pipeline safety regulations for intrastate gas, hazardous liquid, and CO2 pipeline facilities.

History

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission historically regulated the insurance industry through the Division of Insurance, appointing an Insurance Superintendent who was a NMPRC employee with statutory powers. On July 1, 2013, the Insurance Division separated from the NMPRC and became an independent state agency, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance. The PRC was also once responsible for investigating arsons and training local fire departments through its Office of the State Fire Marshal, which is now a division of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Until June 30, 2024, the NMPRC was responsible for the regulation of the motor carrier industry in New Mexico. Those responsibilities are now part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

Commissioners

Prior to January 1, 2023, the NMPRC consisted of five commissioners elected by district for staggered four-year terms. Following approval by the voters of a 2020 constitutional amendment, the NMPRC became a three-member body appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent for staggered six-year terms. Thus, the current duly appointed public regulation commissioners along with their technical advisors are as follows:
CommissionerAppointmentTerm ExpiresTechnical Advisor
Gabriel Aguilera 20232027Kai Filion
Greg Nibert20252031Angelah Magofna
Patrick O'Connell20232029Mclee Kerolle