AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoPFAS Rule Update: New Mexico finalized its PFAS consumer-products rule under the 2025 law, setting phased sale bans, broad labeling, and reporting/testing duties starting in 2026–2027, with compliance deadlines and early litigation already in the mix. Wildfire & Heat Safety: NOAA and other forecasts warn that a dangerous heat dome and ongoing drought will keep wildfire risk high over the July 4 weekend, with smoke and haze alerts and Red Flag Warnings affecting parts of the Southwest. Sunspot Solar Observatory Fight: Residents are rallying to stop the NSF from demolishing the nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory near Alamogordo after a liquid mercury spill, arguing it still has scientific and cultural value. Water Crisis & Rights: A major Colorado River tribal water settlement is stalled as Upper Basin states push back, leaving some communities without running water while the broader river-sharing fight drags on. Data Centers & Water/Emissions: Santa Fe County and lawmakers are moving toward data-center moratoriums as Oracle’s “Project Jupiter” proposals in Santa Teresa face skepticism over promised emissions cuts and water impacts. Coal Ash Rollback Push: The EPA proposed changes to coal ash disposal rules that critics say would weaken protections for toxic waste and water sources.
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