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Resident urges Brewster County to oppose proposed AI data centers, citing water and tourism concerns
Summary
At the June 2 Brewster County Commissioners Court meeting, resident Jackie Borusolo warned that proposed AI data centers could consume large amounts of water, harm ecology and dark‑sky tourism, and urged the community to organize and seek moratoria or stricter review.
Jackie Borusolo, an Alpine resident, used the public‑comment period to warn commissioners about proposals for large AI data centers near Brewster County and on private lands. "I'm here to bring awareness and raise concern over the potential of AI data centers in our area," she said, adding that centers proposed in nearby areas such as Marathon and Fort Stockton mean the issue is approaching Brewster County.
Borusolo listed concerns she said are commonly raised about such facilities — high land and water use, the risk of reduced tourism from light and infrastructure changes, and uncertain local economic benefits — and urged people to "go to public meetings, sign petitions, raise awareness" and consider moratoria or local ordinances. County officials acknowledged her remarks but did not take immediate action; the court's subsequent agenda proceeded to insurance, grants and budget items.
