AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoToxic air fight: New Mexico’s AG coalition lead by Raoul is pushing back hard on an EPA proposal to roll back national limits on ethylene oxide, a known human carcinogen tied to sterilization facilities—arguing the agency is ignoring newer science and risking public health. Wildfire watch: New Mexico’s Forestry Division says the Mimms Fire in Quay County is 40% contained (about 7,093 acres) after lightning sparked it; breezy, dry conditions keep fire danger elevated. Public health alert: Hantavirus is back in the headlines after a Colorado death not linked to the cruise-ship outbreak—officials say local rodent exposure is the likely source, with risk to the general public still considered low. Weather pressure: The central U.S. braces for a severe storm peak Monday with tornado and hail threats, while New Mexico sits in the broader wildfire-risk zone. Water & roads: NM 118 paving starts Monday east of Gallup, and drought coverage continues to underscore how tight water systems are becoming.
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