AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColorado River crisis: Lake Powell is at historic lows, threatening hydropower operations and underscoring how megadrought tied to greenhouse warming is reshaping Southwest water planning. Water & pollution: A Desert Research Institute study finds microplastics can surge in Western rivers when spring runoff re-mobilizes particles that build up during low-flow months. Flood impacts in NM: Rio Puerco overflow has isolated 12 homes in San Francisco, while Doña Ana County flood damage is driving calls for help from candidates and local officials. Wildfire and drinking water: New research links wildfire growth in Western watersheds—especially those serving big populations—to higher burned-area rates that can strain water quality and infrastructure. NM policy & climate: New Mexico is joining a coalition suing the Trump administration over fuel economy standards rollback, arguing it will raise gas use and costs. Energy permitting fight: A proposed permitting “reform” deal could shorten legal timelines for major projects and weaken key environmental protections. Geothermal push: The Jicarilla Apache Nation starts a $2.5M geothermal feasibility study funded by the state.
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