Clovis mayor details water security efforts on Community Spotlight
Clovis, New Mexico's city council is working on policies to protect its water supply in anticipation of future data center developments. Mayor Mike Morris proposed a moratorium on data center building permits, which was not approved but prompted further discussion on water and energy protection.
Clovis, New Mexico, city officials are actively working to establish policies aimed at safeguarding the city's water and energy resources, anticipating potential future data center developments. Last week, Mayor Mike Morris presented a proposal for a moratorium on building permits specifically for data centers to the city commission. However, the commission did not approve this moratorium.
Despite the rejection of the moratorium, Mayor Morris indicated that the discussion it sparked was productive, opening avenues for collaboration on policies that would ensure any incoming data centers support Clovis' commitment to addressing water scarcity. Mayor Morris emphasized the city's openness to new investments, including data centers, but stressed the importance of having policies in place to reassure residents about the protection of community investments in water infrastructure.