AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMicroplastics & Health: UNM researchers report microplastics in human brain tissue tied to dementia and cardiovascular risk, with plastic burden rising from 2016 to 2024. Mental Health Access: UNM Health opened a new $36M children’s psychiatric center in Albuquerque, aiming to expand inpatient capacity and reduce safety incidents. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and a New Mexico dog, prompting heightened inspections and public alerts as the parasite spreads. Water Protection in NM: New Mexico began rulemaking to create a state surface-water pollution permitting program after federal Clean Water Act protections were weakened. Uranium Mining Fight: The Continental Divide Trail Coalition warned a proposed uranium mine in Carson National Forest could threaten hikers and the Chama watershed. Colorado River Pressure: With states deadlocked, federal officials are moving toward a shorter-term Colorado River management plan that could mean major cuts for Arizona. Flood Resilience at the Border: A Columbus Port of Entry flood-control berm reached a key milestone, clearing the way for development on previously flood-prone land. Heat & Fire Risk: Forecasts call for hot, breezy conditions and storms that could raise fire-weather danger across parts of the state.
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