In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Rio Bravo?

150 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Public Service Co of NM as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Rio Bravo LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Public Service Co of NM here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Rio Bravo LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rio Bravo still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo is a 150 MW natural gas power plant in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operated by Public Service Co of NM. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2000.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 150 MW; 140.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2000
EIA plant ID: 55039

Where it is

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County: Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.026, -106.644
Balancing authority: PNM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Public Service Co of NM
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Public Service Co of NM reports to EIA →

Rio Bravo: FAQ

Where is Rio Bravo?: In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Rio Bravo?: 150 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rio Bravo?: EIA-860M names Public Service Co of NM as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Rio Bravo LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Public Service Co of NM here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Rio Bravo LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rio Bravo still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.