Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.
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Group that urged New Mexicans to support Project Jupiter discloses finances after ethics case
Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.
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Advocacy group asks for Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application to be tossed
New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.
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Fallout grows from rambunctious — and physical — Project Jupiter meeting
A security guard accused of pushing a protester could face criminal charges, and four demonstrators are poised to sue.
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Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure
The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.
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Sandia Pueblo’s bid to transfer 10,000 acres away from forest service alarming outdoor enthusiasts
Pueblo leaders say federal budget cuts and staffing shortages have led to poor trail and road conditions, vandalism and litter.
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Demonstrators arrested, jobs promised at rowdy Project Jupiter meeting
Doña Ana County leaders received their first direct updates on the data center from Oracle and STACK Infrastructure officials.
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Pueblo leaders, federal lawmakers ramp up calls to keep Chaco drilling buffer
Representatives from 20 pueblos joined New Mexico’s congressional delegates at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to repeat a simple message: “Chaco Canyon is not for sale.”
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Complaint alleges potential conflicts at Environment Department amid high-stakes proceedings
ProgressNow New Mexico submitted the complaint Friday to the Office of the State Auditor, outlining concerns about an AI-related contract.
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On Trinity Test anniversary, downwinders advocate Tina Cordova continues fight for New Mexicans
Cordova speaks on her decades of work with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium to fight for compensation and acknowledgment for New Mexico’s downwinders.
