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New Mexico Legislators Propose Moratorium on Large Data Center Developments

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A group of state lawmakers from Southern New Mexico is advocating for a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center projects. Representatives Micaela Lara Cadena, Angelica Rubio, and Eleanor Chávez, along with Senator Carrie Hamblen, are set to introduce legislation aimed at halting these developments due to concerns over their environmental impact and resource consumption. This initiative highlights growing apprehensions regarding the sustainability of such projects in the region. The proposed moratorium seeks to address these issues before any further data centers are constructed.

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southern New MexicoMicaela Lara CadenaAngelica RubioEleanor ChávezCarrie Hamblen

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