AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoUranium & Water Risks: Energy Fuels filed a finalized plan for uranium mining near Mount Taylor in New Mexico’s Cibola National Forest, including pumping groundwater to access ore, treating it, and releasing it into the Rio San Jose—sparking renewed concern from environmental and Diné advocates. Drought & Wildfire Emergency: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a statewide drought and wildfire emergency, citing extreme dryness, low snowpack, high winds, and fast-growing fires, and urged water conservation and fireworks limits. Storms & Flood Watch: After a wetter stretch, most of New Mexico is drying out, but northeastern areas still face rounds of showers and a flash-flood risk tied to saturated soils; forecasters also warn of a warm, windy end to May with localized fire-weather danger. Wildfire Science: A new study finds the West has fewer wildfires than decades past, but the ones that do ignite are more destructive—especially lightning-caused fires. Industrial Accident (Regional): In Washington state, a paper mill chemical tank imploded, killing at least one worker and leaving nine missing, with crews focused on stabilizing the tank to prevent further caustic leaks.
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