AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDust & Air Quality: New Mexico’s dust storms are climbing fast, with NOAA reporting 50 sand-and-dust events in the state from January to March 2025—raising risks for health, transportation, and even renewable power. Flood Watch: Storms are primed to bring heavy rain across New Mexico, with flash-flood risk rising as downpours can hit up to 2 inches per hour. Water Stress: Lake Powell and Lake Mead are at record-low levels, and Lake Powell is nearing the minimum power pool that could threaten hydropower and drive up costs across the Southwest. PFAS Fight: A new federal lawsuit challenges New Mexico’s PFAS labeling rule, arguing the state’s warning requirement violates limits on compelled commercial speech. Food Safety: FDA says Midwest Poultry Services is recalling about 1.6 million dozen eggs sold in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi due to possible Salmonella contamination. Wildlife & Power Lines: A bear died after climbing onto a utility pole in rural New Mexico, underscoring how dangerous human infrastructure can be for wildlife.
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