Google Eyes New Data Center Project in New Mexico

Google is expanding its presence in New Mexico, exploring a new data center project in Lea County. The tech giant has not shared details on the facility's specifications or location, but claims to be 'excited about the possibilities' that exist in the region.

Lea County is located in the southeast corner of New Mexico, sharing a border with Texas. Google has stated that this would be its first self-built development in the state, although it already has projects in neighboring Arizona and Texas.

New Mexico's data center market is relatively small compared to other states like Arizona and Texas. The region's existing market centers around Albuquerque, where companies such as Stack and Meta have a presence.