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By Joshua Bowling | Senior Reporter

Good morning, everyone. It’s Tuesday, and crews continue to battle the Frijoles Fire, which grew to more than 11,300 acres in the Pecos Wilderness, as of yesterday morning. We’ll continue to monitor the fire’s size and containment throughout the week. Northern New Mexico communities like Santa Fe and Taos can expect to see continued unhealthy air quality. And in southern New Mexico, there’s been a delay for a gas pipeline intended to serve the Project Jupiter data center. You’ll find stories about these developments, and more, below and at sourcenm.com.

Proposed gas pipeline for Project Jupiter data center delayed to 2027, filings show

Proposed gas pipeline for Project Jupiter data center delayed to 2027, filings show

A pipeline intended to transport natural gas to the Project Jupiter data center under construction in southern New Mexico won’t come online until early next year at the soonest, according to new federal regulatory filings.
Frijoles Fire reaches 11,300 acres, as officials warn of poor air quality in Nambe and Española

Frijoles Fire reaches 11,300 acres, as officials warn of poor air quality in Nambe and Española

The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days. 
New Mexico’s new Legislative Council Service head says he’s eager to lead at time of ‘big change’

New Mexico’s new Legislative Council Service head says he’s eager to lead at time of ‘big change’

New Mexico’s Legislative Council on Friday afternoon named Ethan Watson as the next director of the Legislative Council Service, the state Legislature’s nonpartisan legal research and bill-drafting agency.
New Mexico Environment Department proposes mandatory investigations, fixes for major methane leaks

New Mexico Environment Department proposes mandatory investigations, fixes for major methane leaks

The New Mexico Environment Department is proposing beefed up rules for monitoring methane leaks in order to help reduce both air pollution and natural gas waste.
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