Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, with extensive public input focused primarily on the controversial Project Jupiter, a large AI data center development. The meeting included discussions on community concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, transparency, and economic benefits, with calls for more public engagement and expert analysis. Commissioners debated the format of upcoming public meetings related to the project, agreeing on a plan to collect community questions via the county website and engage subject matter experts from local universities to provide fact-based responses. The board also addressed administrative matters including acceptance of a grant for fitness parks, approval of contracts for construction and detention center food services, and updates on the county's investment portfolio. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing a special audit report with 42 findings, leading to a resolution amendment assigning the county manager responsibility for addressing audit items, with plans to hire an independent inspector general reporting directly to the board. The meeting concluded with a closed session on personnel and legal matters.