AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Boom & Local Impact: Oracle’s $300B compute deal with OpenAI is tied to a Stargate buildout targeting up to 10GW across Texas, New Mexico, and more, with Project Jupiter in New Mexico pegged at $18B—while Vertiv and Caterpillar position as key “plumbing” for the surge. Policy & Permitting: New Mexico’s Project Jupiter fight continues in court as the state Supreme Court lifts stays and opponents face setbacks, even as lawmakers debate electricity-cost guardrails and ratepayer protections. Utility Accountability Politics: A fresh political push targets PNM billing practices and rate hikes, with Attorney General Raúl Torrez facing criticism over timing and enforcement as the campaign season heats up. Higher Ed & Business: UNM’s business school gets a $250,000 gift from Frontier Restaurant CEO Shannon Rainosek to fund student internships, competitions, conferences, and travel. Local Business Closures: Old Town Emporium in Albuquerque is set to close after 23 years, a sign of pressure on small retail. Public Safety & Weather: Flash flooding on the Navajo Nation killed three people, including a grandmother and 7-year-old, as emergency declarations and road closures continue.
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