By Blankinship, Steve The United States wind energy sector continues to believe it is possible to produce 20 percent of the nation's electricity with wind by 2030. But the 20 percent number is not a prediction, guarantee or projection.

Two of the world's leading oil producers have almost overnight joined some of the biggest players in wind power in the United States, accelerating a trend of large corporations investing in the rapidly growing alternative-energy field.

Supporters say wind power is nearly ready for the mainstream market but President Bush's focus is on other resources and the public's response to wind lacks enthusiasm.

By ROSALIE RAYBURN Journal Staff Writer New Mexico's abundantly sunny skies and reliable winds make it one of the potentially richest states in the nation for renewable energy.

THEY'RE PUTTING UP another wind farm near Walla Walla, in Washington State. The towers are coming from Korea, Vietnam and Canada. The turbines, blades and other parts were made in Denmark.