EXHIBIT 15.2


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-53367 of Public Service Company of New Mexico on Form S-3 of our report
dated February 11, 2003 (June 5, 2003, as to Notes 2 and 16, as it relates to
EITF 02-3) (which expresses an unqualified opinion and includes explanatory
paragraphs referring to the realignment of segments for financial reporting
purposes and adoption of EITF 02-3, Issues Involved in Accounting for Derivative
Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and
Risk Management Activities), appearing in this Form 8-K of Public Service
Company of New Mexico.





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