AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Cost Fight: New Mexico sued FEMA for about $61.6 million in unpaid emergency response costs tied to the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar, arguing the state’s National Guard work and flood/debris needs should be reimbursed. Data Center Pressure: In Doña Ana County, Oracle and Bloom Energy updated commissioners on Project Jupiter’s progress and said an air-quality permit is stalled by a state Supreme Court stay while legal challenges play out; residents also pushed for stronger community monitoring. Public Opposition to Data Centers: A new Yale survey finds people’s resistance to data centers can soften if developers help offset household power costs—heat pumps, solar, weatherization, batteries, and smarter controls were cited as possible “win-win” fixes. Clean Energy Buildout: Clean power capacity jumped 45% in a recent quarter, with New Mexico leading additions largely tied to SunZia wind. Weather Watch: Forecasters say a strengthening El Niño could bring a wetter-than-normal winter to New Mexico, with more rain and mountain snow but also localized flooding risks. Wildlife & Heat: Drought in the Rockies is driving more bear encounters, including in New Mexico communities like Rio Rancho, where sightings are up sharply.
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