Rio Grande County bans large (hyperscale) data center projects
The Board unanimously adopted a resolution prohibiting large (hyperscale) data centers in unincorporated Rio Grande County, setting concrete thresholds for size, electrical demand, cooling and noise. County staff cited potential harms to water, wildlife and infrastructure as justification.
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Rio Grande County commissioners on Aug. 5 adopted a resolution prohibiting the construction and operation of large (hyperscale) data center projects in the unincorporated county.
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