Hyperscale Data Center in New Mexico Hits Snags
News Clip5:26New Mexico in Focus·NM·8/30/2026
Project Jupiter, a hyperscale data center in southern New Mexico, is facing setbacks including two state Supreme Court orders concerning air and water permits. A hearing examiner also stepped aside in response to pushback from environmental groups, indicating ongoing challenges for the project.
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8.28.26 – Host Nash Jones breaks down three big updates on the timeline for Project Jupiter, a hyperscale data center underway in southern New Mexico, which hit some snags this week. Those include two state Supreme Court orders over air and water permits and a hearing examiner stepping aside in response to pushback from environmental groups.
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