AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProject Jupiter Watch: Oracle told Doña Ana County commissioners it’s adding jobs and released an RFP for 2 GW of carbon-free power, while critics pressed for more transparency on noise and energy impacts. Roadless Rule Pushback: New Mexico environmentalists held a “people’s public hearing” against USDA’s proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, arguing it would weaken wildfire and forest protections without real public input. Water Planning in Socorro: The New Mexico House Water Task Force meets Sept. 16 to map next steps on water supply, including reuse, produced water, brackish sources, and aquifer mapping. Climate Heat Record: NOAA says 2026’s summer was the hottest on record across the U.S., with major heat and heavy rain impacts in multiple states. Mexican Gray Wolves: A Trump executive order could move Mexican gray wolves toward delisting; conservationists say the population is still too small to lose protections. Albuquerque Recycling: City Council approved expanded recycling requirements for renters and multi-family buildings, closing loopholes that left some residents without access. Endangered Species Act Lawsuits: States including Vermont and others sued to block federal rollbacks to endangered species protections. Project Jupiter Funding Debate: Advocates criticized Oracle’s $1 million CCS research pledge as too little and too risky for communities.
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