AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMonsoon & flood risk: The National Weather Service is warning of scattered storms and flash flooding across New Mexico, including a Flash Flood Watch for the northern Sacramento Mountains and a separate flash flood warning for north central Bernalillo County, with heavy rain rates and danger to low-lying roads and arroyos. Rio Grande water stakes: New Mexico and Texas reached a Supreme Court settlement over Rio Grande water management, but compliance could cost New Mexico $150M+ and raises the specter of deeper cuts if drought worsens. PFAS rules move forward: The New Mexico Environment Department posted updated guidance and FAQs for manufacturers on labeling and reporting requirements for consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, effective July 1. Federal land protection fight: Trump again shrank Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by about 90%, setting up likely court battles and renewed pressure on conservation and tribal access. Wildfire impacts: Western wildfires continue to burn across multiple states, with smoke affecting air quality far beyond the fire lines. Energy & climate policy: Hawaii became the fifth state to pass a clean fuel standard, joining New Mexico and others in pushing lower transportation emissions. Local environment watch: Spaceport America confirmed ongoing talks about a possible data center project tied to Green Data, but any activity depends on state public lands decisions.
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