Los Lunas Data Center

Save the Date! Our annual community grants program is now part of the Future is for Everyone Fund, Meta's $1 billion commitment to invest directly in the U.S. communities that host a Meta data center. Applications open on September 14 for schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that make this a great place to live and work.

When the call opens, you'll be able to apply for projects across four focus areas:
🤝 Community Enhancement: the shared spaces and services that bring people together, from parks, trails, and gathering places to connectivity and support for first responders like police, firefighters, and paramedics.

💲Economic Vitality: supporting the people and organizations that power local economies — helping workers gain the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience the modern economy rewards, and backing initiatives that create jobs and give a community its character.

🎓Education: programs, tools, and spaces that help learners of every age discover what they're capable of, from early literacy and the arts to hands-on science and technology, plus resources for the educators who make it happen.

🌳Sustainability: caring for the land, water, and wildlife that make this area home, including habitat restoration and conservation that connect people to the natural world.

Want to be ready? Mark your calendar and start thinking about the projects that matter most here. We'll share the application link and full details the day the call opens.

Don't forget, a month of sponsored museum attendance for Valencia County residents and Isleta Pueblo members kicks off next week, courtesy of Meta!

Throughout September, Valencia County residents and Isleta Pueblo members can enjoy the museum free of charge. Eligible residents should bring a driver's license or any other proof of residency to the Museum's front desk to participate. This includes free museum admission and entry to a show at our Planetarium.

Big one to celebrate this year! Be Pro Be Proud is turning 10! For a whole decade, using hands-on simulators and Meta Quest headsets to bring technical careers to life, they've been showing students that a career in the skilled trades is something to be proud of, and we couldn't agree more. To mark the milestone, we're teaming with BPBP for ten special events across our data center communities, starting with the Be Pro Be Proud National Conference!

We were honored to be part of a conversation about how training, technology, and real career exposure come together to open doors for people in the communities we live and work in. We were happy to speak to a full house of 100+ workforce development and education leaders, employers, and policy makers from 15+ states! 🔧⚡🏗️

🏗️ America's Workforce Academy — the largest private-sector skilled trades commitment in American history: paid training that leads to an industry-recognized credential and a guaranteed job for graduates.

🥽 AI Glasses Impact Grants — Wearable technology delivering guided workflows and real-time expert access on the job site

🎓 Be Pro Be Proud — Hands-on career exploration in skilled trades through immersive Mobile Workshop experiences

New Mexico holds a special place in this story. We were honored to be part of Be Pro Be Proud's statewide launch here alongside the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Our partnership has now reached ~70,000 students through support in Tennessee and New Mexico and in data center communities in Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio. We're excited to welcome Texas to the family next month; visit beprobeproud.org to see where the Mobile Workshop is coming next! For now, here's some photo highlights from our partnership.

Special thanks Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee, ABC National and Embarcadero Technologies for joining us for the panel discussion and to all of our partners at Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico, Be Pro Be Proud NC, Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee and TEXO, The Construction Association for their continued leadership.

We're proud to invest in the people who build America's future.

Learn more ➡️ datacenters.atmeta.com/be-pro-be-proud

One last summer adventure before school starts! 🎒☀️
We’re excited to sponsor FREE admission and Planetarium access to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for all residents of Valencia County and the Pueblo of Isleta 🎟️🔭

Dates & Details:
🗓️ Preview Weekend: August 1–2
🗓️ Full Month: September 1–30
📍 What to bring: Valid ID or proof of residency at the front desk

Come explore dinosaurs, space, and science on us! 🦖💫

Exciting news: sponsored museum attendance for Valencia County residents is returning soon, courtesy of Meta!

Throughout September and during a special preview next weekend, August 1-2, Valencia County residents and Isleta Pueblo members can enjoy the museum free of charge! Eligible residents should bring a driver's license or any other proof of residency to the Museum's front desk to participate during either of those periods. This includes free museum admission and entry to a show at our Planetarium.

🎟️ Mark your calendars - this Sunday, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is offering FREE admission to all Valencia County and Pueblo of Isleta residents.

The museum is a proud recipient of a Data Center Community Action Grant, and this is a great opportunity to explore the fascinating world of nuclear science and history right in our community.

Grab your family and friends and enjoy a day of discovery — on us! 🧪🔬

Hey Valencia County! 👋 Looking for a fun way to close out the month? This Sunday, all Valencia County residents get FREE admission to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. A perfect outing for the whole family — take advantage of it! 🙌

Valencia County! Get ready for your next free day! ⚛️
Sunday, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟖, we welcome all Valencia County residents, students, and veterans for 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡, generously supported by Meta and Los Lunas Data Center. Plan your visit and come discover how nuclear science affects our world today. What will you explore first? 🚀

🗓️ Find all future dates and details: https://loom.ly/ZOP4m7k (Remember: Proof of Valencia County residency, student ID, or veteran ID is required).

Our friends at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, a 2026 Data Center Community Action Grant recipient, are hosting free admission days for local residents! Every fourth Sunday of the month, all Valencia County and Pueblo of Isleta residents can visit the museum free of charge — just bring a photo ID.

Haven't been? Here are just some of the things to experience:

🔬 Explore artifacts from the Atomic Age, The Manhattan Project, nuclear medicine, and more

✈️ Visit Heritage Park — a nine-acre outdoor exhibit filled with planes, rockets, missiles, and cannons, including the NEST Bell 412 HP Helicopter and the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady

💣 Stop by the Museum Artifact Center to see over 40 preserved, unclassified nuclear weapons and deployment systems that haven't been on public display for nearly 25 years

🎧 Listen to a self-guided tour narrated by local students from Lavaland Elementary School

🧪 Play in Little Albert's Lab, featuring 14 brand-new interactives from the world-renowned Artisans of Florence

Mark your calendars for the next free admission day for local residents on Sunday, June 28 and take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

Free summer programming for Valencia County youth!

The New Mexico Technology Council, a 2026 Data Center Community Action Grant recipient, is launching Future Ready AI — bringing accessible, hands-on AI education to Valencia County. In collaboration with Sandia National Labs, NMTC will connect local youth with industry-leading AI experts to build practical digital skills.

From June through August, NMTC will host five in-person sessions at UNM-Valencia Campus. High school students and young adults will explore topics like prompt writing, AI career pathways, digital literacy, ethical considerations, and future readiness with emerging technologies.

We're proud to support programs that create opportunities for local youth to gain hands-on experience and exposure to New Mexico's growing tech ecosystem.

📋 Learn more and register: https://nmtechcouncil.org/future-ready-ai-pathways/