AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoOil & Gas Enforcement: New Mexico lawmakers say current rules aren’t cutting it—spills, methane leaks, and flaring persist, and they point to a staffing crunch that leaves just a couple inspectors trying to cover tens of thousands of Permian facilities. Public Health: The FDA is under pressure from AG Anthony Brown and other states to reverse draft guidance that would make flavored e-cigarettes easier to approve, with critics warning it could fuel youth addiction. Border Wall Fight: The Trump administration is suing a Catholic diocese to seize land near Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction, setting up a religious-freedom showdown over a 29-foot statue and major pilgrimages. ICE & Native Rights: Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández back the “Respect Tribal IDs Act” to stop federal immigration officers from questioning or detaining Native Americans over tribal IDs. Overdose Trend: New data shows U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025 for the third straight year, but some states—including New Mexico—saw increases. Local Growth Clash: Socorro County is moving toward a data-center moratorium after residents protested a massive proposed project. Gaming on Tribal Lands: Three New Mexico pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe sue Kalshi, alleging illegal sports betting on tribal lands.
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