Worries over water as a giant data center moves into the New Mexico desert

A county in the New Mexico borderlands has approved the establishment of one of the largest data centers in the United States, which will include its own gas-fired electricity plant. This decision has sparked concerns among residents about the potential impact on local water resources.

The approval of the data center, aimed at boosting economic development in the area, has led to buyer's remorse as community members worry about the sustainability of water supplies in a region already facing water scarcity challenges.