AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFEMA Fight: New Mexico sued FEMA after the agency twice denied about $61 million in New Mexico National Guard costs tied to the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, with the state seeking $128 million total and noting more claims still pending. Clean Air & Data Centers: Letters to the editor push back on EPA actions that would weaken pollution controls for AI data centers, arguing the public should have clean-air protections and transparency before construction and operation. Hydrogen + Water Concerns: A Questa hydrogen and solar plan is under renewed scrutiny after reporting says the project’s location and water approach shifted without public input, raising questions about impacts and transparency. Heat & Storms: New Mexico’s near-record heat continues, with a statewide cool-down and higher rain chances later this week—watch for impact storms and avoid arroyos and burn-scar areas. Wildlife + Drought: Bear incidents are rising in the West as drought strains food supplies; Utah reports doubled bear encounters as bears seek unusual places for food. Local Governance: Grant County commissioners moved to bring management of a veterans center back in-house and tabled a solid waste ordinance pending requested changes.
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