AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder & Livestock Trade: USDA says the Douglas, Arizona cattle port will reopen Aug. 24 under a phased plan, with New Mexico ports (Santa Teresa and Columbus) next on the table, while also backing a $25M sterile-fly dispersal facility to keep New World screwworm from returning. Energy Reliability: The DOE issued an emergency power order for 17 states through Aug. 3 as extreme heat raises blackout risk, letting the Southwest Power Pool pull extra backup generation. Utility & M&A: New Mexico regulators gave final approval for Emera to sell New Mexico Gas Company to Bernhard Capital Partners, with base rates frozen through Jan. 2028 and an added $10M for economic development. Grid & Clean Power: A New Mexico clean-energy case study highlights how the state’s shift toward renewables has kept electricity cheaper even during peak cooling demand. Workforce & Tech: New Mexico community colleges are expanding AI, machine learning, aerospace, and quantum technical certificates with $60M in state funding. Local Infrastructure: Luna County won $9.17M to upgrade the Hondale substation in Deming to support more community solar. Food & Consumer Costs: Gas prices stayed near $4.09 nationally, with crude volatility still a concern for summer pump relief.
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