In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

In a divided America, individuals from both the left and right political spectrums have united to oppose artificial intelligence data centers. On Friday, August 21, 2026, protesters gathered outside the New Mexico Environment Department in Santa Fe, N.M. The demonstration specifically targeted the Project Jupiter data center, as participants voiced their opposition to the facility. This rare bipartisan alignment highlights growing concerns regarding the implementation of AI infrastructure within the state of New Mexico.