1 data center project in Unincorporated Grant County
Who decides here: the Grant County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
In Unincorporated Grant County
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
County commissioners approved a notice that they will consider a one-year pause on data centers, modeled on Socorro County's. One commissioner voted no, citing property rights. The pause itself was set to be weighed at the Oct. 8, 2026 meeting. It follows the Site Layer 1 plan near Hachita and Playas.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Grant County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Grant County: Public Service Co. of Nm (company) or Columbus Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available) or Sierra Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available) or Duncan Valley Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in New Mexico.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Has the air permit application been filed with the Environment Department?
- How much water would it use, and from where?
- Who would use the data center?