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Green Data

Data-centre and property developer pairing new sites with renewable generation and storage.

On 21 July, Sierra County imposed an 18-month data-centre moratorium targeting Green Data’s proposed solar-powered campus near Spaceport America.

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Key Question

Why has one developer's solar data-centre pitch triggered three New Mexico county moratoria?

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Sierra County joins New Mexico revolt

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Background

Green Data is an organisation developing solar-powered data-centre proposals in New Mexico. Its current relevance lies in a proposed campus near Spaceport America, on state land close to Truth or Consequences.

The developer previously proposed a roughly 10,000-acre solar farm and data-centre site between Socorro and Magdalena with New Mexico Tech. The university declined to pursue that proposal after concerns about land requirements and the community.

Green Data matters because its proposed sites have become a focal point for local arguments about where data-centre development belongs. On 21 July, Sierra County’s moratorium targeted its Spaceport America proposal, placing the company within a wider New Mexico debate over development controls.

Key Issues

New Mexico siting

County moratoria challenge Green Data's siting

On 21 July, Sierra County imposed an 18-month moratorium on data-centre development aimed at Green Data’s proposed solar-powered campus near Spaceport America. The measure made Sierra County the third New Mexico county to act against data-centre development.

The action affects Green Data as a developer seeking a site near Truth or Consequences, rather than as the actor that passed the restriction. On 21 July, the local campaign was driven by Project Consequences, while state lawmakers said they planned a statewide moratorium bill for the 2027 legislative session.

Common Questions

What is Green Data proposing near Spaceport America?

New Mexico's public lands commissioner rejected the proposed Spaceport America sublease on 3 September 2026. Spaceport America said later talks could resume after the county moratorium expires.Source: https://www.kanw.org/new-mexico-news/2026-09-03/new-mexico-land-commissioner-shoots-down-canadian-data-center-companys-pitch-at-spaceport-america

Why did Sierra County pass a data-centre moratorium?

Sierra County commissioners passed an 18-month moratorium on 21 July in response to the Green Data proposal, joining Santa Fe and Socorro counties in blocking new data-centre development.Source: background

Has Green Data proposed a data centre in New Mexico before?

Yes. Green Data previously pitched a roughly 10,000-acre solar farm and data centre between Socorro and Magdalena with New Mexico Tech, which the university did not pursue.Source: background

What does Green Data develop?

Green Data develops data centres and commercial property paired with renewable generation and storage.Source: https://www.greendatacenters.com/