ARTHUR
                               ANDERSEN

                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. SC




August 10, 1994                        Arthur Andersen & Co.
                                       Suite 400
                                       6501 Americas Parkway NE
                                       Albuquerque, NM 87110-5372
                                       505 889-4700


Public Service Company of New Mexico:

We are aware that Public Service Company of New Mexico has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statement No. 33-65418 its Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1994, which includes our report dated August 10, 1994,
covering the unaudited interim financial information contain therein. 
Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that report is not
considered a part of the registration statement prepared or certified by our
firm or a report prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of
Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

Very truly yours,



Arthur Andersen & Co.