Atterix Raton digital hub (former Kmart site)
Raton, Colfax County, NM
A new data center, Atterix Raton digital hub (former Kmart site), has been announced in Raton, NM. The project is sized at 5 MW. Feb 2026 MOU for 6-month feasibility study; phase 1 retrofits closed Kmart at 1235 S 2nd St (~5MW); later phases at old municipal power plant (10-30MW) and airport; strong resident opposition. Reported 2026. [Reviewed 2026-10-09: verified] Multiple credible sources confirm Atterix signed a February 2026 MOU with Raton for a 6-month feasibility study to convert the former Kmart at 1235 S 2nd St into a data center, with proposed phases at municipal power plant and airport; feasibility study period expired August 2026. Source: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/business/ai-data-center-proposal-in-raton-draws-opposition/article_605c80c8-0a7f-4726-b790-3e2d96f882ed.html.
- 5 MWPlanned capacity
Project status
- Announced Feb 10, 2026
- Permitting
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- OperationalNot yet
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- Operator
- Atterix
- County
- Colfax County, NM
- Capacity
- 5 MW
- Address
- Raton, NM
- Stage
- Announced
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