AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases are now in the U.S. at five total detections, including a Lea County, New Mexico dog that was reclassified after an initial Texas report—prompting inspections and outreach around the household as officials warn more cases may surface. Cross-Border Trade & Quarantine: Canada moved to restrict livestock imports from affected U.S. areas, while Texas and federal teams ramp up containment to protect herds and wildlife and limit market disruption. State Economic Planning: New Mexico launched a Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board to guide more than $200M in planned RD&D investments, with RD&D Fund opportunities expected in coming months. Workforce & Construction: Las Cruces broke ground on an Independent Electrical Contractors Southern New Mexico facility, adding vocational labs and apprenticeship space near the airport. Energy & Grid Context: A new report says utility-scale solar is overtaking wind in U.S. clean power capacity, while grid planners increasingly treat extreme heat as a baseline operating condition. Local Business Watch: Albuquerque road crews continue Barcelona Road improvements through mid-June, with intermittent traffic impacts.
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