AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Polo & Flood Risk: Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur as a Category 2/3 storm, with “life-threatening” winds and flash flooding; its moisture is now expected to drive heavy rain and flash-flood threats across the Southwest, including New Mexico, where flood watches remain in effect and saturated ground could make runoff worse. Local Flood Preparedness: Albuquerque Fire Rescue is staging for rescues along fast-moving flood channels and urging people not to drive through flooded roads; Santa Fe County is distributing sandbags and reminding residents to keep kids and pets away from arroyos and drainage. Wildfire Update: New Mexico’s state forester lifted statewide burn restrictions after late-season rains, though officials still warn that controlled burns require daily approvals and caution. Invasive Species Watch: A separate report highlights tamarisk removal efforts in Colorado, targeting the invasive saltcedar that crowds out native habitat along rivers. PFAS Testing: Navy officials in Florida are urging private well owners near bases to test for PFAS after some off-base wells showed elevated levels. Composting Pilot: Albuquerque Public Schools is launching a pilot to divert food scraps from its central kitchen into compost, aiming to cut landfill waste. Mushroom Warning: NMSU researchers warn residents not to eat false parasol mushrooms sprouting after recent rains.
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