NM Supreme Court pauses key elements of Project Jupiter development
News ClipThe Daily Lobo·Doña Ana County, NM·9/2/2026
The New Mexico Supreme Court has paused two key elements of the Project Jupiter hyperscale AI datacenter in Doña Ana County. This action follows emergency petitions filed by non-profit organizations challenging the project's air permit hearing and the approval of well drilling. The court has set a September 2nd deadline for involved agencies to present evidence and legal arguments.
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On Sunday, Aug. 23, the New Mexico Supreme Court paused two key elements of Project Jupiter — the hyperscale AI datacenter being constructed in Doña Ana County — after non-profit New Energy Economy and the Center for Biological Diversity filed emergency petitions, challenging the constitutionality of the project’s air permit hearing and the approval of well drilling, respectively. ;
The court decided to stay emergency drilling of a well intended to supply the data center, as well as the air quality permit proceedings that have evoked public discontent for allegedly being unfairly expedited. The court has set a response date of Sept. 2 for the agencies involved to present evidence and legal arguments.