Many dedicated people in dozens of work areas are responsible for ensuring our region enjoys dependable and affordable electric service, but when a storm breaks and the power goes out, all eyes are on the electric linemen who brave the elements 24 hours a day to keep power flowing to our homes and businesses. In gratitude for the excellent work linemen perform, several communities in Xcel Energy's Texas-New Mexico service area are planning proclamations honoring local Xcel Energy linemen in advance of National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, a day set aside by the U.S. Senate in 2013 to shine a spotlight on U.S. electric linemen.