Public meeting for planned data center happening tonight in Socorro
A proposed 10,000-acre data center between Socorro and Magdalena, New Mexico, is facing opposition due to environmental concerns and water supply issues. A public meeting is scheduled for tonight at New Mexico Tech, where representatives from Green Data Centers plan to address questions.
A proposed 10,000-acre data center project, planned between Socorro and Magdalena, New Mexico, is currently facing significant community opposition. Residents and environmental groups have raised concerns regarding potential environmental impacts and the demand the facility would place on local water supplies.
New Mexico Tech is hosting a public forum this evening at the Macey Conference Center, starting at 5:30 p.m., to discuss the development. Representatives from Green Data Centers, the company behind the ambitious project that includes both the data center and associated solar panels, are expected to be present to answer questions from the community.