PNM Declares Preferred Dividend

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of PNM, a subsidiary of PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM), has declared the regular quarterly dividend of $1.145 per share on the 4.58 percent series of cumulative preferred stock. The preferred stock dividend is payable Jan. 16, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 2, 2012.

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Background:

PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2010 consolidated operating revenues of $1.7 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM Resources has approximately 2,530 megawatts of generation capacity and serves electricity to more than 730,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.PNMResources.com.

PNM ResourcesAnalystsLisa Eden, 505-241-2691orMediaFrederick Bermudez, 505-241-4831

Source: PNM Resources