WEST MESA
SubstationNew Mexico · PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO
WEST MESA is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, operated by PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 13 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #87103 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 156.2 mi |
| #84719 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 19.8 mi |
| #91560 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 202.4 mi |
| #87097 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 68.7 mi |
| #92250 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #92952 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 42.1 mi |
| #92959 | 115 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #92980 | 115 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #81377 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #92985 | 115 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #83931 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 36.9 mi |
| #86036 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST MESA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDIA | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 72.9 |
| WEST MESA | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 70.7 |
| NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.4 |
| MENAUL | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.2 |
| RIO PUERCO | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.1 |
| CENTRAL CAMPUS (UNM) | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 67.9 |
| RANDOLPH | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 67.8 |
| FOUR HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Bernalillo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 67.7 |
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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