AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoScrewworm Watch: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in a calf in South Texas, and New Mexico officials say there’s no detection in the state yet—but they’re urging ranchers, vets, wildlife staff, hunters and pet owners to monitor wounds and report suspicious cases. Energy & Power: Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico formed a Mountain West Geothermal Consortium to speed geothermal development, coordinating permitting, financing and regulation with industry partners. Solar in the Dust: A UTEP-led study says Alamogordo-area gypsum dust cuts solar output only about 2–3%, suggesting less frequent cleaning and better economics for local solar projects. Mining: Freeport-McMoRan set Q2 copper sales targets as it ramps underground operations in Indonesia and leaching efforts in North America. Courts & Gaming: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez sued Kalshi over alleged sports-betting violations, adding to a federal fight involving New Mexico pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Rural Health Funding: NM Health Care Authority will distribute $76.2M from federal rural healthcare money to regional hub groups focused on virtual specialty and maternal care. Transportation Planning: DOT will share updates on the N.M. 11 corridor study, with a June 10 public meeting in Deming.
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