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A new advertising campaign is urging New Mexicans to support the controversial Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico, raising questions about who is behind the effort and how it’s funded.
Only one 2026-gubernatorial candidate — Ken Miyagishima — showed up in person at a climate-focused town hall Thursday, while other Democrats sent surrogates and no Republicans appeared. The absence comes despite an online flyer listing 10 candidates.
Project Jupiter plans to use natural gas — but its developer and state regulators have not clearly addressed how the plant’s emissions might affect air quality in surrounding communities.
Advocates warn New Mexico downwinders to avoid scams tied to new $100K RECA compensation, as claim filings aren’t yet open.
DHS is accelerating border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona, prompting backlash from tribes, environmental groups and southern border residents.
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
A plan to preserve 783 acres along the Rio Grande was vetoed by the governor, disappointing Southern New Mexico lawmakers and conservation groups.
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