While you're celebrating your graduate this season, remember to avoid Mylar balloons. “These shiny party favorites can knock out power when they hit electrical lines, costing millions and ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) asks families celebrating graduations to not release balloons, as they can get tangled in powerlines and cause outages.

Educational institutions across North America are turning to balloon decor to add color, cohesion, and school pride to graduation ...

Mylar balloons are the perfect graduation decoration, but the bane of existence for energy providers. Runaway balloons can damage power lines and cause power outages, especially during high-demand ...

By Jazmine Knight. While Mylar or foil balloons may look nice at graduation parties and other summer celebrations, they can pose safety concerns for those who aren’t careful.

With graduation season approaching, Evergy officials are encouraging customers to celebrate safely, especially when it comes to mylar balloons.

Let’s keep the lights shining brightly on our graduates without any outages caused by Mylar balloons.” If you see a Mylar balloon caught in a power line, you can report it to 888-DIAL-PNM.