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New Mexico has attracted three large data centers to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, as part of an effort to diversify its economy away from oil and gas reliance. While these centers promise significant financial incentives and job creation, concerns arise regarding their reliance on traditional energy sources, which contradicts the state's emissions reduction goals established by the Energy Transition Act of 2019. The initiative also raises critical questions about electricity demand and the implications of the subsidies provided.