I’m a little behind on this story, so I dug deeper into issues related to road access, explored nearby development plans, and raised questions about the impact of the proposed land swap on local indigenous groups in the Las Cruces area. /1

And if you can pitch in to help me keep doing this work, I’d really appreciate you signing up to make monthly contributions, or at least making a one time donation: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Any amount helps! Thank you! More soon. /4

I’ll continue watching Project Jupiter. I’ll also keep documenting how federal immigration policies are impacting our local communities. I’m working on some other articles, including one about a proposed land swap between the state and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Keep reading! /3

Thankfully, County Commissioner Manuel Sanchez gave me the agreements, which allowed me to write this article about what provisions they contain. Give it a read or listen. /2

As you’ll read in my newest article, I’ve been unable to get copies of Doña Ana County’s legally binding agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter from county staff, even though it’s been weeks since commissioners approved those agreements. /1

As you’ll read in my newest article, I’ve been unable to get copies of Doña Ana County’s legally binding agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter from county staff, even though it’s been weeks since commissioners approved those agreements. /1

I’m mostly done reporting for a couple of other articles. You’ll see them shortly. Can you pitch in to help me keep doing this work? You can donate here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Even a few bucks helps! Thank you! More soon. /2

Las Cruces continues to lead when it comes to protecting immigrants, and I’m really grateful for that. Here’s my report on Monday’s City Council vote to stand up for what’s right. /1

Las Cruces continues to lead when it comes to protecting immigrants, and I’m really grateful for that. Here’s my report on Monday’s City Council vote to stand up for what’s right. /1

ICE agents shot a U.S. citizen Saturday on Chicago’s South Side They are creating chaos www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

I’m working on several other topics. If you can pitch in a few bucks to help me keep doing this work I’d really appreciate it. Donate here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Thank you! More soon. /3

So I decided to write about bold moves the N.M. Legislature and Las Cruces City Council are deliberating in the context of federal actions. Give my new article a read or listen. /2

There’s so much happening. It can feel overwhelming, but thinking about it in the context of the Trump Administration’s chaos helped me make sense of it. /1

There’s so much happening. It can feel overwhelming, but thinking about it in the context of the Trump Administration’s chaos helped me make sense of it. /1

Please read.

Every word of this.

Phew, I’m tired! If my work over the past month helped you learn about Project Jupiter and engage in the debate, can you help me keep doing journalism like this by making a donation? Click here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /3

Since I learned about Project Jupiter a month ago, I’ve reported and written at breakneck speed. Now that the votes on tax incentives are behind us, here are my thoughts. /2

The thing that is making me hopeful in this past week is summed up nicely in this concluding para by @gregsargent.bsky.social in the linked piece. Core ideals, such as free speech, still hold great power in our culture. We're floundering, but not completely lost. newrepublic.com/article/2008...

Friday’s county commission meeting was the culmination of a rushed, murky process that eroded public trust in county government. But government officials aren’t the only ones who can learn from this situation. We must all commit to being better going forward. /1

"During the transition, law enforcement officials notified the incoming administration about the case as Mr. Trump’s team considered whom to appoint to to government positions..." And they still gave him the job! Did he keep the $50k? And what was his Cava order? www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

Update.

County commissioners should delay Friday’s scheduled votes. Read my new column for more. /2

“But what commissioners are being asked to tolerate now in the interest of speed is too much secrecy and too little accountability. To ensure our community gets the certainty it needs to feel good about these agreements, commissioners should delay Friday’s votes.”

This isn’t the column I wanted to write. There’s lots I like about the proposal to build a campus of data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities in Santa Teresa. But we still haven’t seen final versions of the proposed agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter. /1

@haussamen.bsky.social Heath has done a remarkable job reporting on all the moving parts of Project Jupiter. Read all of his articles on the project. ⬇️ haussamen.com

New Mexico probation officers coordinating with ICE violating law prohibiting sharing sensitive personal information As probationers show up to meet with their APO officer, they instead are whisked away to immigration detention facilities by ICE agents to be deported By @thenewmexican.bsky.social

We’re in the final days before the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on tax incentives for the developers of Project Jupiter. I’m trying to keep up on the news while also reporting what I’m learning from records requests. /1

I’ve read through the proposed agreements between Doña Ana County and the developers of Project Jupiter. My newest article sorts through which public pledges are included in legally binding documents, and which are not. /1

I’ve read through the proposed agreements between Doña Ana County and the developers of Project Jupiter. My newest article sorts through which public pledges are included in legally binding documents, and which are not. /1

Doña Ana County just released the proposed agreements between the county and Project Jupiter’s developers. It’s hundreds of pages. I wanted you to have it all as soon as possible. /1

New Mexico State University is the first government agency to give me its nondisclosure agreement with Project Jupiter’s developers. Read all about it. /1

I’m working hard to bring you accurate news and information about Project Jupiter. If you’re able, help me keep doing this work by making a donation: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Thank you, and have a great weekend! /4

I obtained some additional details about Project Jupiter’s economic predictions today in response to a records request. We’re still awaiting contracts that would turn pledges into requirements, but in the meantime the newly released numbers are worth sharing. /1

I obtained some additional details about Project Jupiter’s economic predictions today in response to a records request. We’re still awaiting contracts that would turn pledges into requirements, but in the meantime the newly released numbers are worth sharing. /1

Read this article. It’s important. And I hope you can help me keep doing this work by making a donation: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... I really appreciate the support of all of you who have given thus far! More soon. /3

At least two government agencies have signed non-disclosure agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter. That revelation raises lots of questions and is concerning to the N.M. Foundation for Open Government, which is calling for the release of the NDAs. /1

At least two government agencies have signed non-disclosure agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter. That revelation raises lots of questions and is concerning to the N.M. Foundation for Open Government, which is calling for the release of the NDAs. /1

In my second piece about Project Jupiter, the massive proposal to build a campus of data centers in Santa Teresa, I urge county commissioners to focus on our people, who are the reason we seek economic development projects, as they consider approval. /1

In my second piece about Project Jupiter, the massive proposal to build a campus of data centers in Santa Teresa, I urge county commissioners to focus on our people, who are the reason we seek economic development projects, as they consider approval. /1

I love that there’s an option to listen to this! Thank you for sharing all of this information and helpful commentary, and thank you for making it accessible in multiple formats

Gamez Lira is being held at the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, a facility that houses the majority of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees held in New Mexico. buff.ly/8QShmfB

The US added only 22,000 jobs last month, according to the latest federal figures, and revised estimates show that it actually cut 13,000 jobs in June, the first net monthly employment loss in more than four years. @lydiadepillis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Please, read or listen to my report. And if you value this type of journalism, I would really appreciate you supporting my work by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... More soon. /5

This article is full of document-based reporting and historical context. I hope you’ll make time for it when you can. /2

‘Developer must guarantee Project Jupiter’s rosy promises’ Via @haussamen.bsky.social Please give this a read!: haussamen.com/2025/09/03/d...

A very good read, and it’s pretty clear now why the governor didn’t want any sunshine laws about lobbyists. 😐 It also seems insane to build something in the southwest and not have solar be at least part of the energy infrastructure. Finally, that’s a @#$% ton of money this project costs.

I just published my 4,500-word investigative report and commentary about Project Jupiter, the massive proposal to build a campus of data centers in Santa Teresa. In addition to the long read, there’s an audio version you can listen to if that fits your schedule better. /1

New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!

There has been a mass exodus from the U.S. attorney’s office in New Mexico too DOJ gave a top senior career attorneys a choice: Quit or go to a newly created Sanctuary Cities Enforcement working group... 6 months later, all of those attorneys have left DOJ Reports @washingtonpost.com