AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew World screwworm threat: Conservation cameras in Central America found wildlife already getting hit, showing the fly can become endemic far from cattle outbreaks; the U.S. has detected it in 34 animals, including one New Mexico case, and experts warn it will be hard to push back. Los Alamos cleanup oversight: A public meeting July 14 in Santa Fe will gather community input for a third-party audit of the 2016 Compliance Order on Consent for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Robocall crackdown: New Mexico AG Anne Lopez joined other attorneys general urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. Tech + jobs in southern NM: Oracle’s “Project Jupiter” data center in Doña Ana County is seeking an updated air permit, touting thousands of construction jobs and long-term operations work. Albuquerque motel fined: City code enforcement hit an East Central motel/RV park with a $14,000+ fine over unsanitary conditions and safety problems. Opioid toll in NM: Santa Fe County reported 104 opioid deaths in 2025, with fentanyl driving nearly 70% of overdose deaths over the last decade. Nuclear risk debate: A new study says DOE underestimated consequences of a plutonium leak at Los Alamos, raising concerns about potential cross-state impacts. Local culture: The New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta drew about 400 artists to Albuquerque, honoring late co-founder John “Bale” Sisneros. Heat and storms: Forecasts point to a heat dome risk across the West, while parts of New Mexico still face flash-flood or flood advisories.
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