AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & Drought Watch: Albuquerque and much of southern New Mexico are under heat advisories Tuesday, with temps near/over 100°F and only small storm chances later in the week—stay hydrated and keep pets out of hot cars. Water & Climate: Forecasters say El Niño is likely to return as a strong event, raising odds of above-normal precipitation and cooler conditions for New Mexico later this year. Public Health & Environment: New Mexico’s Environment Department will hold a public meeting June 25 on Los Alamos National Laboratory’s hexavalent chromium plume cleanup, updating residents on groundwater contamination and next steps. Livestock Biosecurity: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, prompting tighter animal import rules elsewhere and renewed attention to rapid detection and treatment. Water Tech Recognition: Arizona State University water expert Jay Famiglietti received a major international water prize for turning NASA satellite data into tools for tracking groundwater depletion. Energy & Industry: Santa Fe hosted the first Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show, signaling growing fusion investment and research momentum in the state. Border Wall Fight: A Las Cruces diocese is challenging the federal government’s effort to seize land for the border wall, arguing it would desecrate the Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage site.
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