AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoMonsoon Flooding Watch: A Flood Watch is up for Ruidoso as storms ramp up again, with heavy rain and flooding risk tied to the Sacramento Mountains and nearby areas. Flood Impacts in Western NM: Gallup saw rapid-onset flooding from scattered storms, with debris clogging roads and officials warning that arroyos can fill fast and turn deadly. Ruidoso Downs Closure: After NMDOT flagged a damaged culvert at the main entrance from last year’s floods, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino is temporarily shutting its casino and simulcast operations, pending Gaming Control Board approval. Air Quality & Fire Season Pressure: Across the U.S., wildfire smoke and extreme summer weather are colliding—dozens of large fires are burning in multiple states, while hazardous smoke spreads east. Clean Air for Kids: NM Voices for Children is urging school districts to apply for $54 million in electric school bus funding, citing reduced diesel exhaust exposure for students. State Environmental Enforcement: NMED highlighted its Enforcement Watch transparency effort, reporting ongoing enforcement actions and spotlighting PFAS work. Water & Power in the West: Colorado is moving toward a voluntary Colorado River conservation program funded by $100 million, but the amount of water actually saved remains uncertain.
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