New Mexico Tech nixes data center proposal — for now

New Mexico Tech has decided to shelve a big plan to build a data center and solar array on 10,000 acres of land, at least for now. President Michael Jackson explained in a campus email that university leaders and the Canadian developers agreed it wasn't the right move at this time. This decision highlights ongoing concerns about the environmental and community impacts of such large projects, signaling a shift in priorities or a need for more thorough evaluation. The move suggests that the university is listening to local concerns and may reconsider the proposal in the future after further review.