3 arrested at Doña Ana County Government Center during data center presentation
During a Doña Ana County Commissioners Court meeting regarding Project Jupiter, a data center in Santa Teresa, intense public arguments and fights erupted. The session was cut short, and three individuals were arrested following altercations between protesters and security personnel.
Three people were arrested at the Doña Ana County Government Center during a contentious Doña Ana County Commissioners Court meeting. The discussion centered on Project Jupiter, a data center under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
The meeting's public input session quickly grew intense, marked by shouting, arguments, and physical altercations before representatives for Project Jupiter even began their presentation. Two speakers were escorted out, and the session was cut short due to multiple interruptions. Attendees, including some from Juarez and Albuquerque, expressed a mix of boos and cheers after each speaker. Protesters reportedly engaged in a physical confrontation with security and Sheriff's deputies before being removed from the chambers.
One protester expressed frustration, stating that the community felt engagement with Project Jupiter's representatives was only allowed on the developer's terms, giving them complete control of the forum. The incident highlights significant ongoing public opposition to the data center project.