AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Water/Power Clash in Southern NM: Oracle and OpenAI unveiled revised plans for “Project Jupiter” in Santa Teresa, promising big cuts in nitrogen oxide emissions, but Las Cruces-area lawmakers and residents say the project still threatens local air and water. Statewide Data Center Moratorium Push: Four Democratic lawmakers announced they’ll seek a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers next session, arguing New Mexico must set guardrails for water, energy demand, emissions, and community impacts before more approvals. Utility Oversight: New Mexico regulators ordered PNM and Blackstone to undo a controversial $400M stock sale and pay $300k in fines, citing state-law violations tied to approval steps. Wildfire Smoke & Health: Albuquerque and Bernalillo County issued a smoke health alert tied to the Sacaton Fire, urging people with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activity. Heat & Fire Risk: A dangerous heat wave is driving extreme Fourth of July conditions nationwide, with many municipalities canceling fireworks due to wildfire danger. Invasive Livestock Disease Watch: Experts held a workshop on the New World screwworm, stressing prevention and surveillance as cases are confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. FEMA Preparedness Gap: Western governors discussed FEMA’s disaster priorities, saying federal support still leans toward hurricanes and floods while wildfire needs get less attention. Water Emergency in Estancia: After wells ran dry, Estancia hauled in water and reduced sales to a detention facility, highlighting how drought strains communities and major customers.
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