Haaland proposes New Mexico data center moratorium
Democrat Deb Haaland announced an eight-pronged regulatory framework for artificial intelligence data centers in New Mexico, including a proposed statewide moratorium on future projects. The policy calls for renewable energy infrastructure and strict transparency standards while excluding existing developments.
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New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland proposed an eight-pronged regulatory framework on September 17, including a statewide moratorium on future data centers. The policy targets artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion across the United States. The proposal sets up a major political clash over resource consumption and economic development in the region.
