AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire & Monsoon Watch: The Frijoles Fire in northern New Mexico held around 7,794 acres before growing by about 400 acres as thunderstorms returned, bringing both rain chances and lightning; containment reportedly slipped back to 0% while crews reinforced edges near nearby communities. Air & Flood Risk: Forecasters warn that monsoon storms could spark heavy downpours and small flash-flood risk in parts of the state, with wildfire smoke still a concern for northern New Mexico. Water Safety Help: NMED is expanding free well water testing statewide for private well owners, screening samples for nitrate, iron, and fluoride at NMED field offices. Energy & Land Protection: A New Mexico advocate told lawmakers that most oil-and-gas water contamination tied to spills is concentrated in San Juan County, including areas near Chaco, as federal proposals would loosen protections. Uranium Cleanup: Cleanup is set to begin at the Church Rock uranium site, with $62 million earmarked to move waste to an engineered repository to reduce long-term radioactive contamination. Public Health & Food: The FDA upgraded a multistate egg recall to its highest risk level (Class I) over Salmonella concerns, with New Mexico among affected states. Big Tech Legal Fallout: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for harm to children’s mental health, calling the platforms a “public nuisance” and ordering teen-safety changes.
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