Project Jupiter

At issue are permission for an emergency well for the data center and a pause in the process for obtaining an air quality permit.

Parties responded Wednesday in two New Mexico Supreme Court cases placing key permitting processes for Project Jupiter on hold.

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.

“Those opposing Project Jupiter had some wins yesterday … and we are taking a moment to rejoice about that,” said Sheri Reinhart.

Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.

New Energy Economy filed an emergency writ with the New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing due process concerns.

Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.

The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.

In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.

“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.