Gradually Gas Service Restored in Espanola and Taos

Susana Martinez

SANTA FE – Tonight, Governor Susana Martinez announced significant progress in returning natural gas service to residents of Espanola and Taos. At the current time, all homes and businesses in the two communities have been canvassed by teams of technicians and guardsmen or emergency responders. With the exception of a small number of homes where residents are still not present, natural gas has been restored throughout Taos and Espanola tonight. During the past thirty hours, 512 National Guard troops, 44 Albuquerque Police Department officers, 14 Albuquerque Fire Department firefighters, 15 State Police officers, and an additional 60 contractors and plumbers have been working around the clock to restore natural gas service.

Gradually Gas Service Restored in Espanola and Taos