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Bernalillo County Commission opposes natural gas storage facility in Rio Rancho | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

Opposition has grown to a plan by New Mexico Gas Co. to develop a nearly $181 million liquid natural gas storage facility in Rio Rancho and pass the costs to ratepayers.

The state Public Regulation Commission will begin a hearing later this year on the proposal, which comes as New Mexico Gas is seeking another rate hike that would increase the average residential monthly gas bill by $6.71, according to the company's application to the commission.

Pushback to the natural gas storage facility has come from nearby residents, environmental and consumer advocacy groups and the state Attorney General's Office.

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