Doña Ana County Update on Project Jupiter
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – Doña Ana County commissioners are preparing for a significant meeting regarding Project Jupiter, the contentious data center under construction in Santa Teresa. The meeting will feature an update on the project’s status and the appointment of community members to a newly established committee aimed at investigating the project’s impacts.
Key Points of Discussion:
- Project Update: Representatives from Oracle and Bloom Energy will provide information about the project’s current state.
- Community Monitoring Committee: A committee will be formed to assess concerns raised by the public related to water, power, and air quality, among other issues.
- Current Construction Status: The project is reportedly 26% complete, with around 3,700 construction workers involved, including 988 from New Mexico and 466 from Doña Ana County. It has generated nearly $1 billion in contracts with local suppliers and contributed nearly $100 million in gross receipts taxes.
Committee Formation:
- The committee will consist of two representatives from each of the county’s five districts, plus one additional member appointed by the commission chair, totaling 11 members.
- The committee aims to deepen public understanding and trust regarding Project Jupiter’s operations, although participation from the project companies is not mandatory.
Public Access and Transparency:
- Meetings of the committee will be recorded and made available online for public viewing.
For further details, refer to the full presentation and the original resolution.
The commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning, with hopes for constructive dialogue about the project’s impact on the community.
