AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat & fire risk: New Mexico is heading into another hot stretch, with highs near 100 and storms possible Wednesday—plus dry lightning and strong, erratic wind gusts that could spark wildfires. Colorado River pressure: A new idea for a “flexible pool” of conserved water could help protect Lake Powell during extreme drought, while California, Arizona, and Nevada also agreed to temporary additional cuts to stabilize the system through 2028. Water policy fight: The state water quality board voted to restart rulemaking that could expand oil-and-gas wastewater reuse across more counties, drawing pushback from environmental groups. Public lands shake-up: The BLM formally canceled its 2024 “Public Land Rule” in New Mexico, and the Senate is moving toward confirming Steve Pearce to lead the agency—raising fresh concerns about conservation protections. Local governance: Doña Ana County updated its “safe communities” resolution to keep county services separate from federal immigration enforcement. Aviation & climate impacts: A new ranking finds Mountain West airports— including Albuquerque—among the most turbulence-prone in the U.S. Health watch: Hantavirus coverage continues after a cruise outbreak, with new monitoring and prevention guidance circulating.
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