Oracle has said hiring local is a top priority, but the company has identified just 189 Doña Ana County residents out of over 2,100 workers.
Environment
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New Mexico sues federal government, alleging illegal border wall water use
New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct barriers on the border.
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Project Jupiter foes laud recent court wins at quiet Doña Ana County meeting
“Those opposing Project Jupiter had some wins yesterday … and we are taking a moment to rejoice about that,” said Sheri Reinhart.
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New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter permitting processes
Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.
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Why Project Jupiter opponents are taking “trial by ambush” complaint to NM Supreme Court
New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing due process concerns.
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Project Jupiter’s promised economic investments in New Mexico are starting to flow
Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.
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New Project Jupiter report doesn’t say if company hiring ‘Doña Ana County first’
The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.
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Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial
In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.
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‘All about money’: Las Cruces senators push back on Project Jupiter at crowded forum
“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.
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Doña Ana Democrats defend data center moratorium; Republicans question impact
Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.
