Dear Editor:

The Public Regulation Commission is vital to protect New Mexicans' access to water, power, internet and many other essential services. Every region has specific concerns and should have local representation. Ratepayers need commissioners who are accountable to the taxpayers and not an appointed board whose focus will be on following the governor's agenda. Claims that the commissioners lack the necessary education and professionalism to make good policy decisions are unfounded. The only way to insure "we the people" are fairly represented is through elections not appointments. Vote no on the constitutional amendment to change the PRC.

Chris Mathys 
Las Cruces, New Mexico