New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports

The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center's air quality permits.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 252

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center’s air quality permits.

Source New Mexico reported in June that residents from three New Mexico cities said their names falsely appeared on letters urging state environment officials to approve air quality permits for the Project Jupiter data center after they were approached by canvassers for the …

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