The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Grant County
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Grant County’s upcoming one-year moratorium would prohibit new data centers and supporting infrastructure in unincorporated areas. The description does not specify exceptions or effects on existing facilities.
Rating from New Mexico statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Grant County.
Specific to Grant County only.
future law · Unincorporated areasThis ordinance establishes a temporary one-year moratorium on establishing, constructing, developing, expanding, enlarging, operating, or commencing a data center or direct supporting infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of Grant County, New Mexico.Grant County, New Mexico Ordinance O-26-03 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the temporary one-year moratorium prohibiting data centers and supporting infrastructure would prevent new data center development in unincorporated Grant County during that period. The sources do not describe exceptions or effects on existing facilities, but a year-long ban on new projects is a severe restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
The measure establishes a temporary one-year moratorium prohibiting data centers and direct supporting infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of Grant County. The sources do not provide an adoption or effective date, so no specific calendar expiration date can be determined.
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Establishes a temporary one-year moratorium prohibiting data centers and direct supporting infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of Grant County.
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