Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net earnings	$ 29,141	$ 27,678	$ 41,609	$ 38,304
Net Earnings	33,181	31,383	49,312	45,345
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit	3,999	443	6,046	5,190
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) included in net earnings, net of income tax expense (benefit)	(3,397)	(3,333)	(5,369)	(4,140)
Pension Liability Adjustment:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of experience (gain) loss recognized as net periodic benefit cost, net of income tax expense (benefit)	780	960	1,560	1,920
Fair Value Adjustment for Cash Flow Hedges:
Change in fair market value, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $0, $3, $53 and $(1)	0	(6)	(100)	2
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(42), $(18), $(61) and $(35)	79	33	115	64
Net change after income taxes	1,461	(1,903)	2,252	3,036
Comprehensive Income	34,642	29,480	51,564	48,381
Comprehensive (Income) Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest	(3,908)	(3,573)	(7,439)	(6,777)
Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements of Subsidiary	(132)	(132)	(264)	(264)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to PNMR	30,602	25,775	43,861	41,340
Public Service Company of New Mexico [Member]
Net earnings	20,346	26,124	28,021	37,693
Net Earnings	24,254	29,697	35,460	44,470
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit	3,999	443	6,046	5,190
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) included in net earnings, net of income tax expense (benefit)	(3,397)	(3,333)	(5,369)	(4,140)
Pension Liability Adjustment:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of experience (gain) loss recognized as net periodic benefit cost, net of income tax expense (benefit)	780	960	1,560	1,920
Fair Value Adjustment for Cash Flow Hedges:
Net change after income taxes	1,382	(1,930)	2,237	2,970
Comprehensive Income	25,636	27,767	37,697	47,440
Comprehensive (Income) Attributable to Valencia Non-controlling Interest	(3,908)	(3,573)	(7,439)	(6,777)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to PNMR	21,728	24,194	30,258	40,663
Texas-New Mexico Power Company [Member]
Net earnings	9,534	8,339	16,336	12,065
Fair Value Adjustment for Cash Flow Hedges:
Change in fair market value, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $0, $3, $53 and $(1)	0	(6)	(100)	2
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(42), $(18), $(61) and $(35)	79	33	115	64
Net change after income taxes	79	27	15	66
Comprehensive Income Attributable to PNMR	$ 9,613	$ 8,366	$ 16,351	$ 12,131