By Joshua Bowling | Senior Reporter
Good morning, folks. It’s Thursday, and we have the latest on U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) expressing “serious concerns” over water use at the Project Jupiter data center’s construction site. We also spoke with a new housing coalition of homebuilders, lawmakers and more about their priorities for next year’s legislative session. You’ll find these stories and more below and online at sourcenm.com.
US Rep. Stansbury voices concerns about New Mexico water use for Project Jupiter data center
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Wednesday said new information about water usage at the Project Jupiter data center construction site raises “serious concerns” about transparency, and she intends to ask for additional investigation. By Stansbury’s math, the water allotted to Project Jupiter’s construction is enough to grow 2,000 to 3,000 acres of green chiles.
Newly formed New Mexico ‘abundance’ housing coalition lays out legislative priorities
A new housing coalition including homebuilders, lawmakers, nonprofit leaders and state agency officials on Wednesday previewed an agenda for January’s legislative session that includes streamlined zoning, expanded funding options, reduced taxation and increased building in rural areas.
New Mexico lawmaker criticizes state insurance superintendent for approving premium increase
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Chair Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) on Wednesday criticized the state’s insurance regulator for approving a steep premium hike for New Mexicans who purchase health coverage on the state’s exchange.
Federal judge denies New Mexico Forward Party’s request to halt enforcement of ballot access law
A federal judge on Wednesday denied the New Mexico Forward Party’s request to prevent the secretary of state from enforcing laws the party contends imposes unfairly burdensome requirements for minor party ballot access. The judge's order noted that several of the party’s candidates have since made the ballot, likely rendering some aspects of the lawsuit moot.
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