AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoUranium Ban on State Lands: New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued an executive order banning new uranium leasing on state trust lands, directing the state to prioritize cleanup of legacy contamination tied to more than 1,000 former uranium sites. Wolf Protections Under Review: A Trump order directs Interior to consider removing gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, a move ranchers favor and conservationists say will trigger more harm. Rio Grande Water Pulse: After months of near-dry conditions, a planned release sent about 650 million gallons down the Rio Grande to support the Bosque and stressed cottonwoods, with researchers racing to track whether the temporary flow helps. Data Center Health Concerns: Pima County’s review with Johns Hopkins flags possible added heat, air pollution, and noise from large data centers, noting a lack of clear health guidance. Labor Day Weather: Forecasts call for mostly dry holiday conditions with scattered showers and isolated storms, plus burn-scar flash-flood risk near Ruidoso. Community Conservation Event: PEEC and New Mexico Wild host a Sept. 10 book tour on the state’s rivers, spotlighting access and ecological importance.
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