The Palo Verde Neutrino Oscillation Experiment

We are building a long baseline neutrino oscillation experiment utilizing nu(e) from the large Pale Verde Nuclear Generating Station near Phoenix, Arizona. Once completed this experiment should reach sensitivities of Delta m(2) similar or equal to 1.5 x 10(-3) eV(2) and sin(2) 2 theta similar or equal to 0.1 exploring masses about one order of magnitude smaller that the current limits. Our range of sensitivity will allow us to conclusively ascertain whether the atmospheric neutrino anomaly is caused by nu(e) - nu(x) oscillations. We report on the status of the construction describing the main experimental challenges of the project.