AI Data Centers in the Land of Diminished Local News “At least some of these big companies look for communities that are news deserts to build projects,” a local journalist said, “because it’s easier for them when there’s less public scrutiny.”

Tech giants are building AI data centers in places with scarce local news. As a reporter in Texas told Lucy Schiller, “It’s easier for them when there’s less public scrutiny.” www.cjr.org/feature/ai-d...

Was there really a Baseline Killer? A new appeal claims Phoenix police framed Mark Goudeau A new appeal for Mark Goudeau alleges police planted evidence in the Baseline Killer case and seeks to overturn all 67 convictions

If you were in Phoenix in 2005 and 2006, you know how horrific the Baseline Killer's crimes were.

Mark Goudeau, the serial killer who was convicted and sentenced to death, is still proclaiming his innocence.

His latest appeal says he was framed -- and that he's intellectually disabled

AI Data Centers in the Land of Diminished Local News “At least some of these big companies look for communities that are news deserts to build projects,” a local journalist said, “because it’s easier for them when there’s less public scrutiny.”

Thanks to @columjournreview.bsky.social for speaking with me about my @sourcenm.com coverage of Project Jupiter, the proposed OpenAI and Oracle data center complex in southern New Mexico

New Mexico Primary 2026: Democratic governor candidate Sam Bregman • Source New Mexico Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman thinks his public experience makes him the best Democrat to be New Mexico's next governor.

Source NM sat down with gubernatorial hopeful Sam Bregman, who's currently serving a term as Bernalillo County district attorney. Here's why he thinks he's ready for New Mexico's highest elected office.

New Mexico Primary 2026: Democratic governor candidate Deb Haaland • Source New Mexico Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running as a Democrat to be New Mexico governor — and vows to fight the Trump administration.

Source NM sat down with former U.S. Interior Secretary and New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland to speak about her vision for holding the state's highest elected office — and her plans to fight the Trump administration.

New Mexico Primary 2026: Democratic governor candidate Deb Haaland • Source New Mexico Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running as a Democrat to be New Mexico governor — and vows to fight the Trump administration.

NEW: I sat down with @debhaalandnm.bsky.social to discuss her priorities if she becomes the next governor of New Mexico

Read our interview on fighting the Trump admin, bringing Native representation to gov’t and tackling controversial land-use proposals

Court sets trial in NM State Ethics Commission suit against former WNMU president • Source New Mexico A New Mexico judge has set a trial for the State Ethics Commission's suit against the former Western New Mexico University president.

Former WNMU president Joseph Shepard is heading to trial next year in a case brought by the NM State Ethics Commission unless the two sides settle, court records show

In the first of many gubernatorial candidate profiles, I sit down with Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, who thinks New Mexico could learn a thing or two from his growing suburb
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Following a contested NM primary race? Worry not, the @sourcenm.com team and I have you covered!
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New Mexico AG sues Circle K, other retailers for ‘their role’ in youth nicotine addiction • Source New Mexico After convincing a jury that Meta harmed New Mexico's youth, Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued stores that sell vapes under the same law.

“These products are engineered to taste like candy, designed to be hidden in a backpack and loaded with enough nicotine to create a lifelong addiction,” Torrez said at a Tuesday morning news conference in Albuquerque.

Thousands rally in Albuquerque, Santa Fe for No Kings anti-Trump protest • Source New Mexico In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, thousands rally against Trump in 3rd No Kings March, with Democratic leaders urging them on

Source NM was at Santa Fe and ABQ No Kings demonstrations today. See the day’s highlights here:

Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale • Source New Mexico A conservation group asked a federal commission to re-evaluate a stock sale between PNM and a private equity firm.

Appeal comes on the heels of NM regulators opening an investigation

Court filing appears to contradict Project Jupiter’s promised job figures • Source New Mexico Developers behind the Project Jupiter data center campus have promised some 1,500 jobs, but a recent court filing anticipated far fewer.

Publicly, Project Jupiter has promised 4,000+ construction jobs and 1,500 jobs after, so why did Oracle in a court filing say it anticipated “at least 800” jobs once it’s built?

The latest, free to read at @sourcenm.com:

Secretary of State disqualifies Republican gubernatorial candidate Lanier from June ballot • Source New Mexico The New Mexico Secretary of State disqualified Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Steve Lanier from the June 2 primary ballot.

Breaking election news: Sen. Steve Lanier running as an R for New Mexico Governor is disqualified from the June 2 primary ballot

New Mexico leaders condemn Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations • Source New Mexico New Mexico state and federal officials respond to sexual abuse allegations against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez.

Leaders across the state, including @mayorkeller.bsky.social, are already evaluating whether to rename landmarks bearing Cesar Chavez’s name

Full story from @sourcenm.com here:

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.

An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that Cesar Chavez, the United Farm Workers co-founder, groomed and sexually abused young girls who worked in the movement.

Bernalillo County Republicans call for New Mexico state Chair Barela to step down • Source New Mexico Bernalillo County Republicans called on the state Republican Party chair to step down after allegedly violating party rules.

Infighting in the NM GOP. Bernalillo County Republicans are calling on the state party chair to step down because she’s in a contested primary for the Otero County Commission

Western New Mexico University hires new president after national search • Source New Mexico Regents at Western New Mexico University hired a new president Tuesday, more than a year after former President Joseph Shepard resigned.

WNMU has hired a new president, more than a year after @govmlg.bsky.social demanded the resignation of sitting regents and appointed replacements

Details here:

New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes • Source New Mexico As candidates file to run for local office in New Mexico, one Republican drops out of the race for governor.

Introducing Source NM’s Trail Notes! Catch up on the week’s campaign trail news, every Friday

NM U.S. Sen. Luján joins calls to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico property • Source New Mexico U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) on Thursday joined growing calls for thorough investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's old New Mexico property.

@lujan.senate.gov joins a growing call for more investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s time in NM after reviewing non-redacted Epstein files today

By the #s: NM Gov. Lujan Grisham signs 71 bills into law • Source New Mexico New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed 71 bills into law, including an $11.1 billion budget and universal child care.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed 71 bills into law, including an $11.1 billion state budget and the nation's first universal child care program. Explore which bills made the cut — and which didn't:

NM authorities not leaving any stone unturned in Epstein search: Reporter | Jesse Weber Live YouTube video by NewsNation

Thanks to @newsnation.bsky.social for having me on tonight to discuss the @sourcenm.com team’s reporting and the @nmdoj.bsky.social’s investigation into Zorro Ranch

You can watch here:

NM authorities not leaving any stone unturned in Epstein search: Reporter | Jesse Weber Live YouTube video by NewsNation

Thanks to @newsnation.bsky.social for having me on tonight to discuss the @sourcenm.com team’s reporting and the @nmdoj.bsky.social’s investigation into Zorro Ranch

You can watch here:

NM Department of Justice, police search former Zorro Ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein • Source New Mexico The New Mexico Department of Justice and two law enforcement agencies searched the former Zorro Ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein on Monday.

The New Mexico Department of Justice and 2 police departments searched the former Zorro Ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein today

NM governor candidate Haaland proposes overhauling troubled child welfare agency • Source New Mexico Former Interior Secretary and New Mexico governor candidate Deb Haaland unveiled her proposals for public safety, including overhauling CYFD.

@debhaalandnm.bsky.social proposes CYFD overhaul, statewide alternative response department and limits on where ICE agents can operate as part of her public safety platform

A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center • Source New Mexico A new campaign has emerged in New Mexico that urges residents to support a controversial data center, Project Jupiter, in southern New Mexico.

ICYMI: I take you inside the secretive, out-of-state campaign to get New Mexicans’ support for the Project Jupiter OpenAI/Oracle data center

Only on @sourcenm.com:

Texas energy company seeks federal approval for pipeline through New Mexico to power data center • Source New Mexico Several southern New Mexico Democratic lawmakers and environmental groups plan to object to the gas powered pipeline for Project Jupiter.

More Project Jupiter news today — a proposed gas pipeline that would consume enough to power Española every day for a year

A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center • Source New Mexico A new campaign has emerged in New Mexico that urges residents to support a controversial data center, Project Jupiter, in southern New Mexico.

Don't miss Joshua Bowling's story in @sourcenm.com today about a secret ad buyer that covered its tracks in trying to drum up for support for Project Jupiter. (via @cosmicbowling.bsky.social)

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A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center • Source New Mexico A new campaign has emerged in New Mexico that urges residents to support a controversial data center, Project Jupiter, in southern New Mexico.

NEW: Physical mailers and digital ads have urged New Mexicans to support the controversial Project Jupiter data center. The company behind the effort is registered in Virginia, and seemingly no one wants to claim credit for it.

A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center • Source New Mexico A new campaign has emerged in New Mexico that urges residents to support a controversial data center, Project Jupiter, in southern New Mexico.

NEW: Physical mailers urging New Mexicans to support the controversial Project Jupiter data center had a Virginia return address

I take you inside the secretive ad push that seemingly no one wants to take credit for, at @sourcenm.com