AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire recovery in Santa Fe National Forest: The U.S. Forest Service says about 80% of the 15,483-acre Frijoles Fire burned at low severity, with 15% moderate and 5% severe—suggesting many post-fire effects may be short-lived, though water impacts and cleanup pressures remain. Oil & gas health concerns in Loving: Two new studies link operations near Loving to airborne radiation (up to about five times background) and high ozone levels, pointing to flaring, compressors, and wastewater ponds as likely sources. Water drought pressure: Archbishop John Wester and local advocates urged New Mexicans to protect water as the Rio Grande dries, highlighting acequias and equity in water policy. Local governance & waste: Grant County voted to bring back county management of its veterans center and tabled a solid waste ordinance update, while discussing a mandatory fee structure for unincorporated areas. Heat and storms: Forecasts warn of near-record heat across New Mexico with limited rain through the weekend, then more storm chances later next week. Clean water at LANL: Communities for Clean Water demanded release of overdue DOE and NNSA reports tied to plutonium pit production expansion at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Renewable grid transition: PNM’s updated resource plan leans on wind and solar but keeps older gas plants as backup for nighttime power.
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