Moffat County admits contact regarding data centers near Trapper Mine
Moffat County confirmed preliminary contact from two entities interested in data center development near the Trapper Mine area, despite earlier conflicting statements from officials. Local residents have expressed strong opposition, prompting the Moffat County Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate a review of existing regulations concerning data centers. Questions remain regarding the specifics of these preliminary discussions.
Moffat County officials confirmed preliminary contact from two unnamed entities interested in potential data center development in the Trapper area, a statement that contradicted earlier public remarks by Planning and Zoning Director Candace Miller. Miller had previously suggested the county was proactively preparing for a future industry approach, while the county's press release clarified that discussions had already occurred, though no formal applications were submitted.
The confirmation followed a report from Club 20 Executive Director Wade Haerle, who initially claimed Moffat County officials were operating under nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding these discussions. However, Haerle later retracted this specific claim, stating he had