Unfortunately, both articles are behind paywalls -- but you get the gist... # GallupNM # datacenter water deal draws # Navajo concerns By Donovan Quintero | May
A proposed data center development in Gallup, New Mexico, has sparked concerns among the Navajo community regarding water usage, job creation, and public notification processes. The project, led by Teraplex Data Centers LLC, aims to utilize reclaimed water and is intended for AI computing, but questions remain about the company's track record and the potential impact on the region's already strained water resources, particularly in light of ongoing Navajo-Gallup water supply project deliveries. AI
IMPACT This data center proposal highlights the growing demand for AI computing infrastructure and the associated challenges of resource management, particularly water usage in arid regions.