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Regulatory and Rate Matters - COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program (Details) - Texas-New Mexico Power Company $ in Thousands	Apr. 14, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2020 MWh	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Rider charge from electricity relief program \| MWh			0.33
Regulatory liabilities		$ 187,407		$ 182,979
Proceeds from short-term debt	$ 500
COVID-19
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities		100
Other deferred costs, gross, CARES Act		$ 700