U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause data centers
News ClipNew Mexico Political Report·NM·9/24/2026
U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández is advocating for a pause on data center development across New Mexico. This initiative seeks to allow the state to assess the environmental and resource impacts of data centers, particularly concerning energy and water consumption. The representative aims to ensure that future tech development in the state is sustainable.
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Gov: U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández wants New Mexico to hit pause data centers New Mexico Political Report