LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners has announced the appointment of 11 community members to serve on a newly established Community Monitoring Committee associated with Project Jupiter, the major data center development planned for the Santa Teresa area.
According to a county announcement issued October 14, the committee was created to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the project.
The committee includes representatives from all five County Commission districts, with additional representation from District 2, where Project Jupiter will be located.
Each commission district has two representatives, while District 2 has three members.
Appointed Committee Members
The county announced the following appointments:
District 1
- Gavin McMurdo
- Michael Stracener
District 2
- Jerry Prochazka
- Art Terrazas
- Luis Bonilla
District 3
- Wayne Grinnell
- Hannan Al-Qanai
District 4
- Don Bassett
- Marcus Wells
District 5
- Lynn Moorer
- Juan Garcia
Committee Established Through County Resolution
The Community Monitoring Committee was established through Resolution No. 2026-101, approved by the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners.
The resolution establishes the committee’s membership structure, eligibility requirements and other provisions governing its operation.
According to the county, committee members will serve on a voluntary basis.
Individuals selected for the committee were required to disclose any financial interests, employment relationships or other affiliations involving entities associated with Project Jupiter.
The disclosure requirement applies to affiliations involving organizations or individuals supporting or opposing the development.
The county established the requirement as part of the committee’s membership and eligibility process.
Providing Community Input on Project Jupiter
The committee is intended to create an additional opportunity for residents to participate in discussions involving Project Jupiter.
Its establishment provides a designated forum for community input and oversight as the project moves forward.
With representatives appointed from each commission district, the committee will include residents from different areas of Doña Ana County, including the district where the development is located.
The county has not provided a meeting schedule for the committee in its October 14 announcement.
County Recognizes Community Participation
Doña Ana County acknowledged residents who submitted interest forms for consideration and those who agreed to serve on the committee.
County officials indicated that participation by committee members will support community engagement and provide opportunities for residents to share their perspectives regarding Project Jupiter.
Additional information about Project Jupiter and the Community Monitoring Committee is available through the county’s website at DonaAna.gov/ProjectJupiter.
John Krehbiel – Bravo Mic Communications, LLC – john@bravomic.com
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