AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStorms and Water: Rain and mountain snow are returning to New Mexico after weeks of extreme Southwest flooding, including nearly 29 inches of rain in Clovis since Sept. 20. Forecasters say more storms are expected next week, while scientists warn El Niño could bring a wetter winter. Drinking Water: Wildfire contamination can linger in watersheds for years. Las Vegas, New Mexico, is still coping with damage to the Gallinas River from the 2022 Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, which forced months of water disruptions. Data Center Pushback: Farmington residents are protesting a potential data center over water, power, pollution and transparency concerns. In Doña Ana County, Project Jupiter developers face another notice of violation after missing a jobs-report deadline. Public Lands and Permitting: Interior’s new plan calls for offering federal lands for sale, drawing opposition. A Senate permitting bill that could narrow environmental reviews is also facing tribal and environmental concerns. Warming: A new study ranks New Mexico among the states with the steepest warming trends since 1980.
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