New Mexico desert data center raises water concerns among local farmers
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By John Burnett
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A massive data center called Project Jupiter is being built in the New Mexico desert near Santa Teresa. While county officials celebrate the jobs and investment, local residents and farmers are concerned about water usage and whether agriculture like chile and pecan farming can coexist with the facility. The 1,400-acre project will consume 2.5 gigawatts of electricity and raises questions about resource allocation in an arid region.
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But many locals are asking: can chile and pecan farming co-exist with Project Jupiter?
At 1,400 acres, it could swallow New York's Central Park.
With two-and-a-half gigawatts of electricity, it could power more than half of New Mexico.
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