Friends, I really need to increase the number of folks supporting my journalism with monthly donations. Or, if you can’t do that, I could really use a one-time gift. Donate by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca... Thank you! /3

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

More than 20 years ago, my reporting sparked a special audit of Doña Ana County. The findings were serious but the state auditor praised the county for making positive changes, and everyone moved on. /1

More than 20 years ago, my reporting sparked a special audit of Doña Ana County. The findings were serious but the state auditor praised the county for making positive changes, and everyone moved on. /1

We voted! If you haven’t yet, get it done! And if you live in House District 37, vote for Lori Martinez! Sarah (@sarahsilva.bsky.social) doesn’t have a primary opponent, but she’s still on the ballot if you live in HD53, so vote for her!

From the complaint: “No 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 punishment…the conditions are unquestionably punitive, in some respects more punitive than prison.”

At the southern terminus of the long-distance trial, hikers are met with a construction zone, and access may soon be limited.

That means if you can afford it, you can support democracy by funding my work. Will you join my funders? Click here to give: haussamen.com/support-loca... Even a one-time donation helps. Thank you! /6

I don’t do that. I believe access to accurate news and information, regardless of ability to pay, helps sustain democracy. /5

In the past, subscriptions helped sustain newspapers. If you didn’t pay, you didn’t get to read. Today, lots of news organizations put their work behind paywalls so you can’t read if you don’t pay. /4

Folks, to keep doing this work I need to increase the number of people who support my journalism with monthly, recurring donations. I’m currently aiming for 100 monthly donors. /3

Though the developers often refused to answer my questions in the past, they answered them this time. Here’s my report. /2

I’ve had an ongoing email conversation with Project Jupiter’s 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

I’ve had an ongoing email conversation with Project Jupiter’s 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

Last fall, state Rep. Sarah Silva relayed concerns from constituents about the activities of federal immigration agents in Chaparral to Doña Ana County Commissioner Manuel Sanchez. She asked for his help, and got it. Read the full article at haussamen.com.

Click here to give: haussamen.com/support-loca... Even a one-time donation helps. Thank you! More soon. /5

Speaking of my spouse, who devotes much of her time to an important job that doesn’t pay: To help support our family I’m aiming to increase the number of people who support my journalism with monthly, recurring donations to 100. Can you join my funders? /4

I’m 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

As always, a disclosure when needed: My spouse, state Rep. Sarah Silva, was in the middle of this story, and you’ll see her quoted in the article. /2

I took a break from the Project Jupiter reporting today to cover Doña Ana County’s efforts to protect immigrants. Here’s my newest. /1

I took a break from the Project Jupiter reporting today to cover Doña Ana County’s efforts to protect immigrants. Here’s my newest. /1

Today begins my march to 100 recurring monthly donors! Help me if you can.

I think you’ll find the conversation insightful. Listen when you have time. I’d love to hear your thoughts. /2

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

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

Project Jupiter’s 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 Jupiter’s website. #ProjectJupiter #DataCenters

My work is entirely funded by folks like you, and I can’t do it without you. Thank you! More soon. /3

I’ve been watchdogging Project Jupiter since the beginning. I won’t stop. Please, support my efforts by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions. /2

Project Jupiter’s 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

Project Jupiter’s 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

Read or listen to my new column: haussamen.com/2026/04/24/w...

I’ve worked tirelessly to watchdog Project Jupiter since the beginning. I won’t 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

I’ve immersed myself in the good and bad about Project Jupiter for more than eight months. I have thoughts about the developers’ recently revealed plans to use more water than they promised. haussamen.com/2026/04/24/w... /2

It’s one thing to read in national publications about the impact of gigantic tech companies building massive data centers everywhere. It’s another to document how that plays out in the community I call home. /1

It’s one thing to read in national publications about the impact of gigantic tech companies building massive data centers everywhere. It’s another to document how that plays out in the community I call home. /1

Good morning!

Following last week’s news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, Doña Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Here’s my report: haussamen.com/2026/04/14/c...

I’ve worked tirelessly to watchdog Project Jupiter since the beginning. I won’t stop. If you value such journalism, please, support my work by making a donation or signing up to make monthly contributions. Thank you! /2

Following last week’s news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, Doña Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Here’s my report. /1

Following last week’s news that Project Jupiter will use more water than previously disclosed, Doña Ana County commissioners took swift action on Tuesday to try to learn more. Here’s my report. /1

Beautiful spring continues.

The developers of Project Jupiter plan to use more water than Doña Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still aren’t saying how much water.

Thursday was the second day this week that I worked long hours to try to get to the bottom of Project Jupiter’s water use. I’ll stay on this story, but I need your help. Pitch in a few bucks if you can: haussamen.com/support-loca... More soon. /2

Project Jupiter’s developers confirmed on Thursday that they plan to use more water than Doña Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still aren’t saying how much water. Here’s my new article: haussamen.com/2026/04/09/p... /1

Project Jupiter’s developers confirmed on Thursday that they plan to use more water than Doña Ana County believes they had agreed upon, and also more than they previously disclosed to the public. But they still aren’t saying how much water. Here’s my new article: haussamen.com/2026/04/09/p... /1

I’ve 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

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. Here’s my in-depth report: haussamen.com/2026/04/07/p... /1

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. Here’s my in-depth report: haussamen.com/2026/04/07/p... /1

Lovely skies lately.

Quite a bloom this year!