AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlooding & Dam Risk in Southern NM: New Mexico released up to $3.75M in emergency flood response funds as heavy monsoon rains triggered evacuations and road closures, including Rincon after a levee breach and Hatch amid McLeod Dam failure fears. Local Water Safety: NMED held a community meeting for Sunland Park and Santa Teresa residents after arsenic concerns; officials say CRRUA passed September operational control arsenic tests. Wildfire & Water Supply: New research in Nature finds wildfire activity has shifted upward since the late 20th century, with bigger burn increases in watersheds that supply large populations—raising stakes for Western water reliability. Climate Policy Fight: A coalition of states and cities sued the Trump administration over repealing power-plant climate rules, arguing the EPA acted unlawfully. Data Centers & Ratepayer Costs: Senators debated bills that would require data centers to pay more of their electricity and infrastructure costs, with New Mexico’s Heinrich backing a stronger approach. PFAS Litigation: PFAS firefighter turnout gear lawsuits expanded as more cities and fire departments sued major manufacturers including 3M and DuPont. Energy/Innovation: New Mexico’s Roadrunner Venture Studios opened a quantum lab backed by a $25M state grant, with Intel’s Pat Gelsinger urging deep-tech investment.
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