New Mexico senators announce public meeting on Oracle AI data center, oppose air quality permits for Project Jupiter
Four Democratic New Mexico senators representing Doña Ana County held a news conference and rally at La Llorona Park in Las Cruces to address Project Jupiter — a large Oracle/Oracle AI data center complex planned for Santa Teresa. The senators announced a public listening session and expressed concerns about transparency and community engagement. Sen. Joe Cervantes stated he is not categorically opposed to AI infrastructure but called for denial of the project's requested air quality permit. The event highlighted bipartisan concerns about the development's environmental and community impact.
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