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.
Roosevelt County
Neutral Data Center Policies
New Mexico has an enacted order creating a council to study how to protect ratepayers from electricity costs associated with large users, including data centers. It imposes no new data-center requirements; the council is due to recommend possible changes by November 1, 2026.
Rating and summary from New Mexico statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Roosevelt County.
Specific to Roosevelt County only.
pending · County measureLists Roosevelt County Ordinance 2026-10 for a public hearing and “consideration and potential adoption”, concerning Major Energy Infrastructure and Data Centers, at the County Commission’s October 20, 2026 regular meeting.Roosevelt County Ordinance 2026-10 (2026)
People behind it
- Meadow Forget
County Manager responsible for the consideration and potential adoption of Ordinance 2026-10 concerning major energy infrastructure and data centers.
- Johnny Montiel
Named alongside the County Manager as responsible for the consideration and potential adoption of Ordinance 2026-10 concerning major energy infrastructure and data centers.
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