AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Mexico Water Policy: New Mexico is drafting new rules to protect limited surface water after a U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowed what counts as federally protected waters under the Clean Water Act, with hearings in Santa Fe through June 18 and acequias at the center of the fight to keep protections for seasonal streams and irrigation systems. Screwworm Watch (NM + U.S.): The New World screwworm threat is expanding after detections in Texas and New Mexico, prompting tighter animal movement rules in other states and renewed calls for ranchers and pet owners to watch wounds and act fast. Clean Energy & Courts: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings says a federal appeals decision ended a Trump-era freeze on wind permitting, a win framed as both climate progress and lower energy bills. Batteries & Materials: Sandia researchers are using microwaves to upcycle spent lithium-ion battery cathodes, aiming to cut processing time and reduce reliance on overseas mineral supply chains. Local Politics: State Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth says he won’t seek reelection in 2028 and will step down from leadership before the next session.
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