AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed new New World screwworm cases, bringing the count to five since June 3, including a dog case in New Mexico tied to recent travel to Mexico—prompting heightened monitoring and new rules across the region. State Response: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott escalated the response, activating the State Emergency Operations Center and coordinating with federal officials as the parasite threatens livestock, pets, and wildlife. Wildfire Risk in NM: Lightning sparked the Hausner Fire in the Zuni Mountains, with Cibola County still under severe drought stress—another reminder that dry conditions can turn storms into fast-moving hazards. Climate Pressure on Water: NOAA reports spring 2026 as the second-warmest on record for the contiguous U.S., with New Mexico among the warmest states—conditions that can intensify heat and water stress. Monsoon Readiness: Albuquerque’s National Weather Service is running Monsoon Awareness Week, urging residents to respect the storm season and prepare for flash flooding and lightning. Water Governance: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Rebecca Roose to lead the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, the state watchdog that pursues damages from polluters. Health & Pollution Concern: A new study found microplastics in human brain tissue linked to dementia and cardiovascular risk, raising fresh alarm about plastic exposure.
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