AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQuantum & Labs: New Mexico launched the Roadrunner Quantum Lab in Albuquerque, a shared facility meant to connect Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs with private quantum firms and speed commercialization. Geothermal Push: InnerSpace Action named a new executive director to expand geothermal advocacy after legislative wins across six states, including New Mexico. Construction Costs: Rider Levett Bucknall’s Q3 report shows inflation rising again, with a two-speed market where non-residential work stays strong while residential cools. Energy Grid: PNM plans a smart meter rollout to give customers daily usage updates and speed outage detection. Geothermal Funding: XGS Energy won U.S. DOE support for a deep geothermal appraisal well in New Mexico aimed at reducing uncertainty and moving toward water-free power. Medical Isotopes: Eden Radioisotopes secured New Mexico backing for a $1.4B medical isotope manufacturing facility in Lea County. Flood Risk: Hurricane Polo’s remnants triggered flood watches across New Mexico, with heavy rain and arroyos/low crossings flagged as key hazards. Legal/Policy: A federal judge blocked New Mexico’s PFAS “forever chemicals” product labeling rule. Business & Growth: CGRS acquired Phoenix-based Tank Solutions to expand underground and aboveground storage tank services across the region. Local Economy: NMSU named Jon Boren interim dean for its College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Consumer/Tech: A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for misleading users about privacy practices.
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