Browse Pipeline Incidents
15 incidents in NM.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 15 pipeline incidents reported to PHMSA. Each record includes the operator, pipeline type, cause, casualties, and property damage. Use the filters below to narrow results by state, pipeline type, cause, or keyword.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 3, 2019 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Jul 19, 2018 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | ZIA NATURAL GAS CO | NM | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 8, 2014 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | ZIA NATURAL GAS CO | NM | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 8, 2012 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Aug 31, 2011 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 9, 2011 | LAS VEGAS NATURAL GAS SYSTEM | NM | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 11, 2010 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mar 25, 2010 | LOS ALAMOS COUNTY UTILITIES | NM | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 21, 2010 | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY | NM | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA requires operators to report incidents involving a fatality, an injury requiring hospitalization, property damage of $122,000 or more (adjusted periodically), highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more, other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more, or any unintentional release of gas resulting in an event meeting certain criteria.
The Damage column shows the reported property damage for each incident. This can include damage to the pipeline itself, nearby structures, vehicles, and other property. Additional costs such as lost commodity, environmental remediation, and emergency response are tracked separately and shown on each incident's detail page.
Yes. Use the search field above to filter incidents by operator name. The search matches partial names, so searching for "Pacific Gas" will find all variations of that operator's reported name.