AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Update (Frijoles Fire): The Santa Fe National Forest says the lightning-caused Frijoles Fire held at 8,921 acres with containment up to 12% after crews built contingency lines and kept resources ready to protect nearby communities; evacuations and “ready/go/set” status changes continue around Borrego Mesa, Nambe Pueblo Lake, Cundiyo, and Cordova. Air & Weather: Northern New Mexico remains smoky while scattered storms may bring isolated flash flooding and gusty winds, with rain chances shifting through the weekend before a warmer, drier stretch returns. Circular Economy Funding: New Mexico’s Environment Department launched its first Circular Economy Plan and opened an $11.5 million request for proposals to fund reuse, recycling, recovery, and composting projects that strengthen in-state supply chains. Worker Heat Safety: A state filing seeks to postpone New Mexico’s worker heat-safety rulemaking until early 2027, citing injury patterns that rise on the hottest days. Water & Climate Policy: A lawsuit challenges whether climate change impacts must be considered in a Colorado River reservoir expansion, a fight with major ripple effects for Western water planning. Child Safety & Tech: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million more, calling the company a “public nuisance” for harms to children’s mental health and requiring changes to accounts and notifications for minors.
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