Project Jupiter Denied Permits in New Mexico @nminfocus

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Development plans for a massive data center in southern New Mexico has hit a wall, after the state denied several permit applications.

Host Nash Jones shares details. ⁠Watch the show Fridays on NMPBS and the PBS app.

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Project Jupiter Denied Permits in New Mexico

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