AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater & Health: Sunland Park residents say they still don’t trust tap water despite it meeting EPA arsenic standards, pointing to steep rate hikes and lingering concerns as the state weighs next steps amid the nearby Project Jupiter fight. Air Quality & Community Impact: Neighbors in Sunland Park are raising health worries about a proposed concrete batch plant near homes, citing potential dust and respiratory risks. Flooding Watch: A flood warning was issued for Socorro County as rain swelled the Rio Puerco near Bernardo, with officials urging people to stay away from river banks and flooded roads. Climate Extremes: New NOAA findings show the U.S. just logged its hottest summer on record, with New Mexico among states seeing record-warm conditions—another reminder that heat and heavy rain are stacking up. Energy Policy: New Mexico is part of a coalition suing over federal fuel economy rollbacks, arguing drivers shouldn’t pay more at the pump as standards are weakened. Permitting & Data Centers: A retired federal judge was appointed to preside over Project Jupiter’s air quality permit hearing, a key step for the Santa Teresa data center’s proposed methane fuel-cell power.
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