Southwest Power Pool

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One of the two grids the line would connect

The U.S. Department of Energy selected the Three Corners Connector, a 300-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power line between Oklahoma and Colorado, to negotiate for up to $250 million in federal money. Oklahoma regulators approved the state's portion in July. In Colorado, a Pueblo County land-use review has drawn questions from property owners along the proposed route.

Updated Oct 20

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As of June 2026: Ordered and approved the project

Southeastern New Mexico has plenty of wind and sun. For years it lacked the wires to move that power where people need it. On June 12, 2026, a new 137-mile, 345-kilovolt line went live and changed that.

Updated Jun 12