16 Organizations Demand Transparency for New Mexico's Project Jupiter Data Center
On January 20, 16 organizations in New Mexico sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and NMED Secretary James Kenney, urging public transparency in the air quality permitting process for Project Jupiter, a proposed data center in Santa Teresa. The project aims to build microgrid facilities with emissions projected at over 14 million tons annually.
The New Mexico Environment Department deemed the air quality permit applications incomplete, with a deadline for additional information set for January 19, 2026. Concerns have been raised about the project’s environmental impact and its potential violation of the Energy Transition Act.
The coalition demands public access to permit information and highlights ongoing water safety issues in the region. Acoma LLC, the developer, has submitted further information for review.
