Tag: Doña Ana County

“He Never Had a Chance”: A Correction Officer Was Beaten Unconscious and Tased in a 22-Second Jailhouse Attack

A correction officer assisting the U.S. Marshals Service at the Doña Ana County Detention Center was beaten unconscious and tased during a 22-second assault that federal prosecutors describe as a coordinated ambush. Three inmates now face federal charges that could send them to prison for up to 20 years if convicted.

Oracle’s $5 Billion Pitch to New Mexico: Can Project Jupiter Win Over Skeptical Residents?

Oracle is rolling out a statewide advertising campaign to build support for Project Jupiter, its massive planned data center campus in Doña Ana County. The company promises jobs, cleaner energy and minimal water use, but residents and environmental advocates remain skeptical about the long-term impact of AI infrastructure in drought-stricken New Mexico.

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

Green Chile Natural Gas Pipeline for Project Jupiter Wins Federal Nod, But New Mexico Pushback Looms

Federal approval of a gas pipeline for New Mexico’s AI megaproject is colliding with state land regulators and oversight concerns.

Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.

A mysterious group behind mailers and digital ad supporting the Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces scrutiny for undisclosed funding and tactics.