Residents urge Rio Grande County to impose moratorium on data centers, commissioners schedule work session

Dozens of residents told the Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners on July 22 that they oppose building data centers in the county and urged the board to adopt a moratorium while impacts are studied. Judith Niederquell, a county resident, said data centers "have a negative effect on water quality, tourism, and the health of humans, livestock, and wildlife" and urged recusal for Commissioner Deacon from related decisions.