Heath Haussamen
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Navigating the crumbles with my spouse and our kids. Still finding joy. Publishing at haussamen.com.
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Friends, I really need to increase the number of folks supporting my journalism with monthly donations. Or, if you canāt do that, I could really use a one-time gift. Donate by clicking here:
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Fast-forward two decades. A new investigation finds that serious problems remain. I leaned on my past experience and knowledge to write this column. /2
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Another damning county audit. Will we fix things this time?
The state auditorās report gives me a profound sense of dĆ©jĆ vu ā and frustration.
https://haussamen.com/2026/06/04/another-damning-county-audit-will-we-fix-things-this-time/
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More than 20 years ago, my reporting sparked a special audit of DoƱa Ana County. The findings were serious but the state auditor praised the county for making positive changes, and everyone moved on. /1
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More than 20 years ago, my reporting sparked a special audit of DoƱa Ana County. The findings were serious but the state auditor praised the county for making positive changes, and everyone moved on. /1
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We voted! If you havenāt yet, get it done! And if you live in House District 37, vote for Lori Martinez! Sarah (
@sarahsilva.bsky.social
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From the complaint: āNo one at Camp East Montana is confined there pursuant to a criminal sentence, meaning that, under constitutional law, their conditions of confinement cannot lawfully amount to punishmentā¦the conditions are unquestionably punitive, in some respects more punitive than prison.ā
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High Country News
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At the southern terminus of the long-distance trial, hikers are met with a construction zone, and access may soon be limited.
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The Continental Divide Trail is being militarized for the border wall - High Country News
A land transfer and the beginnings of a new border wall have militarized the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail and federal land throughout New Mexicoās Bootheel region.
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That means if you can afford it, you can support democracy by funding my work. Will you join my funders?Ā Click here to give:
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Even a one-time donation helps. Thank you! /6
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I donāt do that. I believe access to accurate news and information, regardless of ability to pay, helps sustain democracy. /5
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In the past, subscriptions helped sustain newspapers. If you didnāt pay, you didnāt get to read. Today, lots of news organizations put their work behind paywalls so you canāt read if you donāt pay. /4
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Folks, to keep doing this work I need to increase the number of people who support my journalism with monthly, recurring donations. Iām currently aiming for 100 monthly donors. /3
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Though the developers often refused to answer my questions in the past, they answered them this time. Hereās my report. /2
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Project Jupiter āback on better footing,ā commission chairman says
Some local officials express optimism about reduced emissions, low water use and better communication.
https://haussamen.com/2026/05/21/project-jupiter-back-on-better-footing-commission-chairman-says/
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Iāve had an ongoing email conversation with Project Jupiterās developers since they announced their new power generation plans in April. My aim was to better understand how the use of fuel cells will impact their commitments to our community, and our air and water. /1
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Iāve had an ongoing email conversation with Project Jupiterās developers since they announced their new power generation plans in April. My aim was to better understand how the use of fuel cells will impact their commitments to our community, and our air and water. /1
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Last fall, state Rep. Sarah Silva relayed concerns from constituents about the activities of federal immigration agents in Chaparral to DoƱa Ana County Commissioner Manuel Sanchez. She asked for his help, and got it. Read the full article at
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Click here to give:
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Even a one-time donation helps. Thank you! More soon. /5
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Speaking of my spouse, who devotes much of her time to an important job that doesnāt pay: To help support our family Iām aiming to increase the number of people who support my journalism with monthly, recurring donations to 100. Can you join my funders? /4
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Iām doing my best to cover issues like immigrant enforcement authentically. Sometimes I avoid writing about her, but on days like this that would be failing to tell the real story. /3
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As always, a disclosure when needed: My spouse, state Rep. Sarah Silva, was in the middle of this story, and youāll see her quoted in the article. /2
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I took a break from the Project Jupiter reporting today to cover DoƱa Ana Countyās efforts to protect immigrants. Hereās my newest. /1
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DoƱa Ana County increases protection for immigrants
Commissioner Manuel Sanchez spearheaded effort to ensure county is āa safe place for all residents.ā
https://haussamen.com/2026/05/12/dona-ana-county-increases-protection-for-immigrants/
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I took a break from the Project Jupiter reporting today to cover DoƱa Ana Countyās efforts to protect immigrants. Hereās my newest. /1
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DoƱa Ana County increases protection for immigrants
Commissioner Manuel Sanchez spearheaded effort to ensure county is āa safe place for all residents.ā
https://haussamen.com/2026/05/12/dona-ana-county-increases-protection-for-immigrants/
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Today begins my march to 100 recurring monthly donors! Help me if you can.
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An update on my funding
Today begins my march to 100 recurring donors! Wish me luck.
https://haussamen.com/2026/05/11/an-update-on-my-funding/
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I think youāll find the conversation insightful. Listen when you have time. Iād love to hear your thoughts. /2
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Podcast: Project Jupiter and other data centers in the borderlands
I talked with El Paso Mattersā Diego Mendoza-Moyers about our reporting on data center projects in the El Paso/Las Cruces region.
https://haussamen.com/2026/05/08/podcast-project-jupiter-and-other-data-centers-in-the-borderlands/
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This week I want to share a podcast with you. I sat down with Diego Mendoza-Moyers from
@elpasomatters.bsky.social
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This week I want to share a podcast with you. I sat down with Diego Mendoza-Moyers from
@elpasomatters.bsky.social
to talk about Project Jupiter and other data centers coming to the borderlands. /1
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Project Jupiterās developers are ditching controversial plans to build two gas-fired power plants and a diesel backup and switching to a less-polluting power source that uses fuel cells. Read the article at
haussamen.com
. Video from Project Jupiterās website.
#ProjectJupiter
#DataCenters
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My work is entirely funded by folks like you, and I canāt do it without you. Thank you! More soon. /3
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Iāve been watchdogging Project Jupiter since the beginning. I wonāt stop. Please, support my efforts by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions. /2
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Project Jupiterās developers are ditching controversial plans to build two gas-fired power plants and a diesel backup and switching to a less-polluting power source that uses fuel cells. /1
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Project Jupiter unveils less-polluting power plan
County commission chairman expresses ācautious optimism,ā but has questions.
https://haussamen.com/2026/04/27/project-jupiter-unveils-less-polluting-power-plan/
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Project Jupiterās developers are ditching controversial plans to build two gas-fired power plants and a diesel backup and switching to a less-polluting power source that uses fuel cells. /1
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Project Jupiter unveils less-polluting power plan
County commission chairman expresses ācautious optimism,ā but has questions.
https://haussamen.com/2026/04/27/project-jupiter-unveils-less-polluting-power-plan/
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Read or listen to my new column:
haussamen.com/2026/04/24/w...
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Iāve worked tirelessly to watchdog Project Jupiter since the beginning. I wonāt stop, but if you value such journalism I need your help. Support my work by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions:
haussamen.com/support-loca...
Thank you! /3
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Iāve immersed myself in the good and bad about Project Jupiter for more than eight months. I have thoughts about the developersā recently revealed plans to use more water than they promised.
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We need a better deal from Project Jupiter
We canāt let the developers break their promise to limit water use.
https://haussamen.com/2026/04/24/we-need-a-better-deal-from-project-jupiter/
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Itās one thing to read in national publications about the impact of gigantic tech companies building massive data centers everywhere. Itās another to document how that plays out in the community I call home. /1
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Itās one thing to read in national publications about the impact of gigantic tech companies building massive data centers everywhere. Itās another to document how that plays out in the community I call home. /1
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Good morning!
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Following last weekās news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, DoƱa Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Hereās my report:
haussamen.com/2026/04/14/c...
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Iāve worked tirelessly to watchdog Project Jupiter since the beginning. I wonāt stop. If you value such journalism, please, support my work by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions. Thank you! /2
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Following last weekās news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, DoƱa Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Hereās my report. /1
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County to investigate Project Jupiterās water use
āQuite frankly, we just donāt have enough information,ā DoƱa Ana County Attorney Cari Neill said.
https://haussamen.com/2026/04/14/county-to-investigate-project-jupiters-water-use/
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Following last weekās news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, DoƱa Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Hereās my report. /1
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County to investigate Project Jupiterās water use
āQuite frankly, we just donāt have enough information,ā DoƱa Ana County Attorney Cari Neill said.
https://haussamen.com/2026/04/14/county-to-investigate-project-jupiters-water-use/
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Beautiful spring continues.
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The developers of Project Jupiter plan to use more water than DoƱa Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still arenāt saying how much water.
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Thursday was the second day this week that I worked long hours to try to get to the bottom of Project Jupiterās water use. Iāll stay on this story, but I need your help. Pitch in a few bucks if you can:
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Project Jupiterās developers confirmed on Thursday that they plan to use more water than DoƱa Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still arenāt saying how much water. Hereās my new article:
haussamen.com/2026/04/09/p...
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Project Jupiterās developers confirmed on Thursday that they plan to use more water than DoƱa Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still arenāt saying how much water. Hereās my new article:
haussamen.com/2026/04/09/p...
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Iāve worked tirelessly to watchdog Project Jupiter since the beginning. If you value such journalism, please, support my work by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions:
haussamen.com/support-loca...
Thank you! /2
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Some breaking news I spent Tuesday reporting: The developers of Project Jupiter plan to use almost 50 times more water than they have disclosed publicly, the N.M. Office of the State Engineer says. Hereās my in-depth report:
haussamen.com/2026/04/07/p...
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Some breaking news I spent Tuesday reporting: The developers of Project Jupiter plan to use almost 50 times more water than they have disclosed publicly, the N.M. Office of the State Engineer says. Hereās my in-depth report:
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Lovely skies lately.
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Quite a bloom this year!
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