Google Eyes Southern New Mexico Data Center Project

Google has announced plans to build a data center in Lea County, New Mexico. The company is 'exploring' this new project and wants to hear from residents before moving forward.

In a blog post directed at local residents, Google stated that the tentative plan would focus on 'responsibly managing vital water resources.' This is a point of contention for data centers in the area, and Google claims it will pay for all the energy used by the facility.

The company plans to power the data center with a mix of solar, wind, batteries, and gas. It wants residents to weigh in on the project before making any final decisions.