Nothing reported in Unincorporated Bernalillo County yet
Who decides here: the Bernalillo County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
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A resolution called 'Holding Data Center Projects Accountable in Our Community' would set strict conditions before any data center gets county tax breaks or bonds, such as 100% renewable power, mostly in-state workers and paying for local water projects to make up for its water use. On Jan. 27 the sponsor put it off for two weeks to meet the governor. We could not confirm the final vote.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Bernalillo County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Bernalillo County: Continental Divide El Co-op Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Central New Mexico El Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Public Service Co. of Nm (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in New Mexico.