AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Lands: New Mexico Wildlife Federation and other groups are suing to overturn the federal “national defense area” along the southern border, saying it unlawfully restricts public access and harms activities including birdwatching and searches for missing migrants. Farms and Floods: Hatch chile growers are facing historically low supplies after drought, plant disease and last month’s flooding caused major crop losses; a levee breach also inundated pecan orchards. Water and Data Centers: State officials warn the Rio Grande’s outlook remains dire: New Mexico flows this water year were about 31% of median, and more than 112 miles of river dried this summer. Meanwhile, a proposed data center near Hachita would use natural-gas generators, drawing calls for a moratorium as residents raise concerns about water and power. Oil and Gas: The EPA plans to loosen methane rules, including oversight of major leak reporting, as New Mexico pipeline incidents are on the rise. Wildlife: Researchers warn drought-tolerant gemsbok, an African antelope introduced at White Sands, could spread farther across New Mexico and compete with native wildlife.
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