New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center

New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez has launched an investigation into claims that letters supporting the air quality permit for Project Jupiter, a major data center project in Doña Ana County, were submitted fraudulently. The letters purportedly endorsed the project using local residents' names without their consent, raising significant ethical and legal concerns about the permit process. This probe is crucial as it highlights potential violations of public integrity and transparency, which could have broader implications for how major projects are vetted and supported in the future.