AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColorado River fight: Nevada became the first state to sue the Trump administration over proposed Colorado River water cuts, arguing Lower Basin states would take steep losses while upstream states like New Mexico face no mandatory reductions. Local water stress: In Sierra County, a new report urges practical steps to stabilize Elephant Butte Lake and protect farmers and the recreation economy as the reservoir hits historic lows. Project Jupiter pause: New Mexico Supreme Court rulings granted emergency stays, halting Project Jupiter’s air-quality permit process and potentially slowing construction at the Santa Teresa Industrial Park site. Wildlife and drought impacts: Albuquerque crews relocated dozens of animals from a West Side catchment after locals raised concerns during drought-driven dry-up. Fire and storms: A flash flood warning was issued for Lincoln County near the South Fork burn scar, while northwestern New Mexico saw monsoon storms with flash-flood risk. Community access: Santa Fe County is considering buying land to expand parking and improve access at the Rio en Medio Trail after repeated closures and bottlenecks. Wildland firefighter squeeze: A report highlights low pay and housing insecurity for federal wildland firefighters, including one living in a van at a ranger station.
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