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Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about Lumen data center developments across 6 states, including NM, CO, NV, OH, PA.

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water71%

zoning71%

opposition57%

environmental43%

moratorium29%

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News Clipworldjournalnewspaper.com·Walsenburg, Huerfano County, CO

Huerfano County Enacts Moratorium on Data Center Development Amidst Bluesky AI Plans

While social media incorrectly speculated about a new AI data center in Walsenburg, Colorado, due to an addition to an existing Lumen (Century Link) facility, Bluesky AI Inc. has purchased 36 acres in Huerfano County for a genuine 15-megawatt AI data center. Despite the land acquisition, Bluesky AI has not yet submitted permit applications, leading Huerfano County Commissioners to enact a moratorium on data center development amid public opposition concerning water and power grid impacts, pending the drafting of new regulations.

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7/23/2026

News Clipworldjournalnewspaper.com·Raton, Colfax County, NM

Data center regulations among key topics at lengthy Raton Commission meeting

The Raton City Commission held a work session to discuss potential zoning and ordinance changes for high-utility users, including data centers, addressing concerns like electrical demand and noise. Residents expressed opposition to a proposed data center project, with over 300 signatures on a petition. The city plans to draft new regulations for review.

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6/25/2026

News ClipKRTN·Raton, Colfax County, NM

Raton City Commission Discusses Ordinances for Potential Data Center Development

The Raton City Commission is discussing and planning to draft new zoning ordinances and amendments to regulate potential data center development in the city. This move is in response to concerns about high utility usage, noise, and lighting from such facilities. Local residents have actively opposed the prospect of a data center, with over 300 signing a petition.

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6/24/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Just 1 Nevada lawmaker lost re-election this primary cycle. He blames a 'dark money smear.'

Assemblyman Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas), known for his efforts to regulate data center water and energy usage, lost his re-election primary bid. His defeat was influenced by a PAC funded partly by NV Energy and unions, which sent negative mailers against him. Watts attributes his loss to this "dark money smear" campaign and his stance on holding data center companies accountable.

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Switch

6/21/2026

News ClipLancasterOnline·Lancaster County, PA

Data centers were in Lancaster County years before current AI boom$

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been home to smaller, colocation data centers for years, predating the current boom in large-scale AI data centers. Companies like Lumen and Uniti operate these facilities, which are significantly smaller and consume less electricity and water than modern AI-focused centers. These older centers primarily provide network connectivity and secure off-site data storage for businesses.

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4/30/2026

News ClipThe Tennessean·TN

How many data centers are in TN? Behind the controversial sites

Tennessee is experiencing a surge in data center development, prompting statewide discussions about their impact on electricity, water, and real estate. Concerns are rising among residents and officials, leading to proposed legislation aimed at addressing infrastructure costs.

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Oracle Meta Google xAI

4/23/2026

News ClipDayton Daily News·Dayton, Montgomery County, OH

Large data centers could be banned from Dayton under zoning proposal

Dayton's City Plan Board has approved a recommendation to prohibit large data centers and has proposed a 180-day moratorium on new data center applications. The moratorium will go before Dayton city commissioners for consideration later this month. These measures aim to update the city's zoning code to address the significant resource consumption and potential negative impacts of large data centers.

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4/17/2026