AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Xcel Energy agreed to sell its Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO, pending regulators, with about 6,000 gas customers and 9,000 electric customers transitioning without immediate billing or service changes. Public Health & Consumer Safety: Utah officials warned of four deaths tied to “high-potency” illegal herbal supplements, including kratom and cat’s claw, which can contain opioid-like compounds. Defense & Manufacturing: The Pentagon picked four directed-energy counter-drone systems for operational pilots, and Boeing will triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production to support a major boost in U.S. interceptor output. New Mexico Cannabis Enforcement: NM regulators opened more than two dozen active criminal cases tied to cannabis and hemp violations, including an unlicensed Torrance County grow found in 21 greenhouses and safety concerns from hemp-derived THC products. Local Business & Food: Flowers Foods recalled Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread in NM and other states due to undeclared milk allergens. Community & Events: Balloon Fiesta Park hosted chainsaw carvers for their 10th year, while local restaurants stepped in to offer temporary jobs after a fire shut down Tomasita’s ahead of the event. Data Centers & Power Debate: A New Mexico-focused opinion piece argues the state should be planning now for the ripple effects of the data-center boom.
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