AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire & Smoke: Multiple Colorado wildfires pushed air quality into hazardous territory Monday, with AQI readings above 201 in parts of the Denver metro and the Grand Junction corridor, raising health risks for outdoor activity. Drought & Water: The Colorado River is nearing a critical point as Lake Powell drops toward levels that could force tough cuts to protect hydropower, while the broader basin faces worsening shortages. Agriculture Biosecurity: The “new world” screwworm is spreading—reported in southern Texas for the first time in about 50 years—prompting quarantines, livestock movement limits, and expanded surveillance that also includes New Mexico. Weather Watch (NM): Monsoon moisture shifts west Monday, bringing a better chance of showers and storms along central mountain areas, with locally heavy rain possible near burn scars and lightning risk; elsewhere, many storms may be dry. Local Environment & Culture: Northern New Mexico College is hosting a free Garlic Festival and Farm & Tractor Show July 11 at ¡Sostenga! Farm, highlighting acequia-linked farming traditions and community resilience. PFAS Cleanup: AFFF cleanup is entering a new phase after a pause on incineration was lifted, as the Pentagon works to remove large volumes of foam-related PFAS from military and other sites.
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