AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrought Emergency: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a statewide drought and wildfire emergency, citing record-low snowpack, high spring heat, and severe winds, and launched a Drought Information Portal to push resources and conservation guidance as 94% of the state faces drought. Border Biosecurity: The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected within 60 miles of the U.S./Mexico border, keeping southern ports of entry closed to livestock imports and raising pressure on ranchers and regulators. Energy & Land: The BLM is set to start a geothermal lease sale across southern New Mexico on June 16, while a separate push for geothermal commercialization links four Mountain West states in a new consortium. Local Politics: A New Mexico House candidate faces an ethics complaint alleging illegal coordination with a dark-money group. Tech & Privacy: Lawmakers including Sen. Martin Heinrich warn data-protection rules still leave major gaps, including around sensitive federal sites.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.