Teaches importance of electricity, natural resources and their impact on the environment 

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) – Next week, about 3,500 fifth grade students from more than 60 schools across the state will learn how to become energy experts in their own homes while saving their family money on their electric bill through a PNM energy efficiency program. The PNM Home Works program teaches kids how electricity is created, the importance of saving energy, protecting natural resources and being environmentally conscious. 

Media is invited to see these students in action in the following Silver City, Las Vegas, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque schools. Other city schools are available by request. Media interviews available at each location below. This is not a public event. 

Who: PNM educates more than 3,000 youth about energy across New Mexico 

What: Interactive and hands-on presentation for fifth graders learning how to save energy, protect natural resources and become environmentally conscious 

When: 

Silver City Mon., Feb. 3, 2020, 9 a.m. – Josie Barrios Elementary, 1625 Little Walnut Rd, Silver City, NM 88061 

Las Vegas Mon., Feb. 3, 2020, 9:10 a.m. – Sierra Vista Elementary, 901 Douglas Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701 

Rio Rancho Mon., Feb. 3, 2020, 12:50 p.m. – Sandia Vista Elementary, 6800 Franklin Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Tue., Feb. 4, 2020, 1:50 p.m. – Vista Grande Elementary, 7001 Chayote Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87144 

Santa Fe Tue., Feb. 4, 2020, 10:30 a.m. – Nina Otero Community School, 5901 Herrerra Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507 

Albuquerque Wed., Feb. 5, 2020, 10:55 a.m.- Monte Vista Elementary, 3211 Monte Vista Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Thu., Feb. 6, 2020, 10:10 a.m. – North Star Elementary, 9301 Ventura NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 

Valencia County Fri., Feb. 7, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – LaMerced Elementary, 301 Alame Loop, Belen, NM 87002