Cold Snap Causes Gas Shortages Across U.S. Southwest
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Natural-gas shortages shut down part of New Mexico’s government and interrupted service to thousands of customers in the U.S. Southwest after a cold snap boosted demand and power blackouts disrupted fuel production and transmission.
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, a Republican, declared a state of emergency and closed non-essential government offices today, according to a statement on her website. At least 32,000 customers in New Mexico and 19,000 in Arizona were without gas as a pipeline system serving the region limited flows.