AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoal Push in the Mountain West: Trump announced $700M for “clean, beautiful coal,” including $425M to extend 13 coal plants and $75M for a coal export terminal in Oakland—New Mexico and Wyoming are listed among coal-supplying states. PFAS Policy Shift: EPA activity continues to reshape PFAS rules, with states moving faster to fill gaps as federal guidance and standards evolve. Gila Wilderness Cattle Case: A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit over alleged unauthorized cattle removals in the Gila Wilderness, a win for the agency but still a flashpoint for ranchers and wilderness advocates. Screwworm Threat: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a calf in South Texas, triggering quarantines and raising alarms for livestock health and costs. Solar in Southern NM: A UTEP study says Alamogordo’s gypsum-rich dust cuts solar panel power loss to about 2–3%, far less than other dusty regions. PFAS at LANL: Los Alamos officials discussed a long-running hexavalent chromium plume and pump-and-treat efforts, emphasizing ongoing work to stop migration and fully treat groundwater. Weather Watch: Summer-like heat is building in New Mexico with storm chances easing in some areas, plus localized flood advisories in the south and west. Recycling Yard Fire: Albuquerque crews responded to a South Valley recycling plant blaze tied to bales opening during processing, with questions about enforcement and fines. Outdoor Access: New Mexico State Parks is offering free fishing-and-boating weekend day use to get more people outside.
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