AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoColorado River Crisis: The Interior Department and Bureau of Reclamation released a final 10-year management framework for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, setting up steep, phased water cutbacks for Arizona, California and Nevada (up to 3 million acre-feet annually through 2036) while sparing Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming from mandatory cuts for now—details for the first two years are expected next. Wildlife & Agriculture Health: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico, triggering movement controls, surveillance and sterile-fly releases along the U.S.-Mexico border. Climate Extremes in New Mexico: A heat advisory covers western counties while a flood watch targets south-central areas, with Albuquerque expected to hit 100° again next week. Insurance Fallout from Disasters: New Mexico saw a record 6,200 home insurance non-renewals in 2025 as insurers retreat from wildfire-prone areas. Local Pollinator Push: Albuquerque is expanding “Bee City” habitat in medians and parks, adding native plants and distributing pollinator kits. Energy Ownership Debate: Opponents of Blackstone’s proposed purchase of TXNM Energy are asking why New Mexico can’t buy a majority stake instead of relying on private equity. Public Health & Safety: Attorney General Raoul joined a coalition opposing an EPA proposal that could weaken permitting scrutiny for toxic coal ash disposal.
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