SANTA FE STATION (PNM)
SubstationNew Mexico · PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO
At a glance
SANTA FE STATION (PNM) is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303312 | 46 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
| #305149 | 46 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #307050 | 46 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #312313 | 46 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SANTA FE STATION (PNM), ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Santa Fe | Greenfield | NM | Santa Fe | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.3 |
| NORTON | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Los Alamos County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.3 |
| MEJIA | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Santa Fe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.0 |
| MIGUEL LUJAN | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Santa Fe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.0 |
| SOUTH PACHECO | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Santa Fe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.0 |
| OZ Santa Fe | Greenfield | NM | Santa Fe | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 52.8 |
| BECKNER | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Santa Fe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.3 |
| COLINAS | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Santa Fe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at SANTA FE STATION (PNM)?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near SANTA FE STATION (PNM) score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Santa Fe County. The New Mexico average across 1,535 scored sites is 47.8. 445 of those New Mexico sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to SANTA FE STATION (PNM) substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SANTA FE STATION (PNM) in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Who owns SANTA FE STATION (PNM) substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SANTA FE STATION (PNM) belong to PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SANTA FE STATION (PNM) substation located?
SANTA FE STATION (PNM) is in New Mexico at 35.6767, -105.9601. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Santa Fe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SANTA FE STATION (PNM) substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SANTA FE STATION (PNM). The highest-scoring is OZ Santa Fe at 57/100. Across New Mexico, the average DC Readiness score is 47.8.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “SANTA FE STATION (PNM) substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/santa-fe-station-pnm-4adca69b (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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