AGP Executive Report

Livestock Health & Agriculture: The New World screwworm threat is now a live New Mexico problem, with USDA reporting 12 confirmed U.S. cases (11 in Texas, 1 in New Mexico) and officials pushing sterile-fly releases plus emergency treatments as ranchers and pet owners are told to watch for wounds and seek care fast. Public Health & Consumer Safety: FDA upgraded the recall of Coffee Connexion Co.’s Alfredo sauce to the highest risk level in 41 states after potential Salmonella contamination, affecting 913 cases. Energy & Economic Policy: Deb Haaland unveiled a renewable-energy plan aimed at lowering New Mexico utility costs, arguing data-center growth and extreme heat are straining the grid and that big users should help fund upgrades. Regulation & Markets: The CFTC escalated its prediction-market fight by suing New Mexico over Kalshi enforcement, setting up another court showdown over federal vs. state authority. Infrastructure & Transportation: Albuquerque’s Sunport Boulevard bridge maintenance starts June 15, with lane reductions in each direction and suggested detours for drivers. Weather: Monday brings triple-digit heat in spots plus a slight chance of showers and storms, with gusty winds and localized heavy rain possible.

Livestock & Public Health: New World screwworm is back in the U.S., with confirmed cases now at 12 nationwide (11 in Texas, 1 in New Mexico). A dog case in Lea County is prompting extra local monitoring, while vets stress quick wound checks and immediate treatment since the fly larvae feed on living tissue. Policy & Industry Impact: Texas and federal officials are trading blame over how to fight the outbreak, including calls to add adult suppression bait systems alongside sterile fly releases. State Readiness: Colorado moved to block spread with an emergency rule requiring veterinary inspections and barring animals with myiasis from entering the state, saying there’s no food safety risk. Local Infrastructure & Safety: NMDOT plans lane reductions on parts of Sunport Boulevard bridges starting Monday, and Rio Rancho added three speed cameras on N.M. 528. Community & Fundraising: A New Mexico nonprofit is trying a “No Go Gala,” asking supporters to donate what they’d spend on tickets and formalities to fund early childhood services. Drought & Rural Economy: The Navajo Nation declared a drought emergency, citing strained water supplies, reduced forage, and growing hardship for ranchers and farmers. Manufacturing Jobs: Durango Machining Innovations plans a Farmington expansion, backed by $250,000 in state support, to create 22 jobs. Food Supply Watch: Whey protein shortages are pushing prices higher as global demand for high-protein products outpaces dairy supply.

Screwworm Response in the Southwest: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a Texas ranch and highlighted USDA’s sterile-fly program as New World screwworm cases climb, with Democrats blaming Trump-era agriculture cuts while officials warn the pest could hit cattle nationwide. New Mexico Livestock Watch: The outbreak now includes a New Mexico dog case that was reclassified after investigation, and the wider U.S. count is reported at nine, driving emergency monitoring and animal movement rules. FDA Adds Pet Treatment: The FDA granted emergency approval for an over-the-counter medication to treat dogs and cats, aiming to speed containment as veterinarians and owners get another tool. Colorado River Pressure: With less than four months to the Oct. 1 deadline, Utah and Wyoming are urging basin states to renew talks; Arizona faces potential steep cuts if no deal is reached. Protein Supply Crunch: Global demand for whey protein is outpacing dairy supply, pushing prices to record highs and squeezing food manufacturers that are adding protein to everything from snacks to drinks. Local Oil & Gas Environmental Concern: Residents near Loving reported a produced-water “geyser” that sprayed wastewater for more than an hour, renewing scrutiny of spills and regulators’ assurances. Road Safety Data: New Mexico’s pedestrian deaths improved in recent ratings, while cyclist deaths reportedly rose to a 20-year high.

Livestock Health Alert: New World screwworm is spreading again, with Texas reporting 10 cases and adding new quarantine zones after detections in multiple counties; the U.S. is also tracking a New Mexico dog case that was reclassified from an earlier Texas report. Pet Treatment: The FDA authorized emergency over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets for dogs and cats to kill screwworm larvae fast, giving vets and owners another containment tool. Response Training: Texas launched an online screwworm inspector course to speed identification and certification for animal movement through quarantined areas. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved $69.3M in post-disaster aid across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, including more than $4.6M for New Mexico debris removal tied to 2022 wildfires, flooding and winds. Water Policy Watch: Utah and Wyoming are pushing to renew Colorado River talks as a September deadline nears, with threats of reduced conservation funding if states pursue litigation. Local Economy/Community: Las Cruces extended cooling station availability through the weekend as temperatures top 100 degrees. Agribusiness & Culture: Santa Ana Pueblo and Lescombes Family Vineyards announced a five-year grape expansion at Tamaya Vineyard, aiming to keep more New Mexico wine production local.

Screwworm Alert: USDA says New World screwworm cases have climbed to 9, with a first confirmed dog case in Lea County, New Mexico, as Texas counts rise and federal agencies expand sterile-fly releases and emergency pet treatment options. Federal vs. State Markets: The CFTC has sued New Mexico in federal court to block the state from applying gambling laws to CFTC-regulated prediction markets like Kalshi, escalating a dispute that began with New Mexico’s own lawsuit against Kalshi. Energy & Power Build-Out: SunZia Wind Project, the largest wind farm in the U.S., is set to begin commercial operations this month in New Mexico, adding 3,650 MW and boosting the state’s wind-heavy power mix. Local Infrastructure & Water: Truth-or-Consequences and Elephant Butte area governments approved hazard mitigation planning and moved forward with water/wastewater and road design funding tied to disaster readiness and maintenance. Healthcare & Compliance: The Trump administration warned three New Mexico hospitals to improve hospital price transparency or face fines. Public Services: Las Cruces extended cooling-station availability through the weekend as temperatures top 100 degrees, while statewide back-to-school vaccine clinics open June 13 through late August. Housing: An Albuquerque housing-policy talk highlighted how zoning and local decisions shape affordability as the city faces a large unit shortfall.

New World Screwworm: The USDA and partners are escalating the response as the flesh-eating parasite spreads beyond Texas, with a New Mexico dog case tied to Lea County and additional U.S. detections bringing the national total to five; officials are urging ranchers and pet owners to watch wounds closely and seek fast treatment, while FDA issued emergency generic treatment options for dogs and cats. Animal Health Rules: Florida moved to block shelter pet imports from states with confirmed screwworm detections, and other states are tightening animal movement and inspection requirements—an issue that hits New Mexico’s livestock and pet industries directly. Public Safety Leadership: New Mexico’s Department of Public Safety named Fabian M. Valdez as the new director of the Law Enforcement Academy, setting up a leadership change for statewide training. STEM & Local Industry Pipeline: The Steadfast Line opened a STARBASE facility at Cannon Air Force Base, partnering with Clovis Community College to feed STEAM education and career pathways for Eastern New Mexico. Disaster Recovery Funding: FEMA approved more than $4.6M for New Mexico debris removal after 2022 wildfire and flooding impacts, alongside other regional wildfire and storm cost reimbursements. Energy & Solar Manufacturing: Array Technologies said it surpassed 100 GW of solar tracker deliveries worldwide, highlighting continued growth in utility-scale solar deployment.

New World Screwworm Response: New Mexico confirmed its first case in a dog in Lea County, triggering a 12-mile infested zone, an Emergency Animal Health Declaration, and expanded fly trapping and surveillance—officials stress it’s not a food-safety issue but rapid wound care and reporting are key. FDA Animal Health: The FDA authorized emergency use of the first generic drug, nitenpyram (Nitenpyram Tablets), for treating screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats, with dosing guidance and limits on reinfestation prevention. Regional Spillover Rules: Florida tightened shelter and rescue pet import rules from Texas and New Mexico, while Oklahoma, Idaho, and North Dakota moved to require extra inspections, permits, and documentation for animals entering from affected areas. Agriculture Research: UNM researchers are studying how irrigated agriculture uses water across the Middle Rio Grande Basin, aiming to inform conservation as drought pressure grows. Energy & Costs: AAA reports New Mexico’s regular gas average dipped below $4 to $3.97, while national averages also eased as crude stays under $100. Tech & Data Centers: Oracle is pushing forward with Project Jupiter near Santa Teresa, holding an open house/career fair amid local concerns about the hyperscale data center’s footprint and development pace. Public Health Research: A UNM-linked study found microplastics in human brain tissue tied to dementia and cardiovascular risk, with plastic burden rising over time.

Livestock & Food Prices: The New World screwworm is now confirmed in the U.S., with USDA reporting cases in Texas and New Mexico (including a dog), raising fresh concerns for cattle producers and the already-stressed beef market. Pet Health Response: FDA issued emergency approval for generic over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets to treat screwworm infestations in dogs and cats, aiming to make treatment faster and more affordable. State Action for Containment: Idaho tightened animal entry rules after detections, while Texas placed parts of seven counties under quarantine to restrict warm-blooded animal movement. New Mexico Care Planning: New Mexico is updating its dementia and brain health roadmap through 2031, with public comments open until June 23. Infrastructure & Safety: New Mexico’s first $220M transportation bond sale is set to fund major bridge and road projects, and pedestrian fatalities improved enough to drop the state from No. 1 to No. 9 in a national ranking. Clean Energy Manufacturing: ARRAY Technologies, based in Albuquerque, said it has shipped 100 GW of solar trackers worldwide. Environment Oversight: New Mexico’s top environmental official warned federal funding could affect the state’s ability to oversee facilities like Los Alamos.

New World screwworm: USDA confirmed 5 Texas cases and 1 New Mexico case (a dog in Lea County), as officials expand sterile-fly releases and quarantine efforts to protect cattle and pets. Livestock response: Texas and New Mexico livestock agencies urged vigilance; Georgia also moved to tighten animal entry rules for Texas and four NM counties. Drought pressure: Navajo Nation declared a drought emergency, citing strained water supplies, reduced forage, and growing hardship for ranchers and families. Universal childcare court fight: A New Mexico judge is set to hear arguments challenging the state’s universal childcare program process. Energy/industry: Oracle’s AI data-center spending hit $55.7B in FY2026 and it plans another major capex push—an indirect read-through for NM’s data-center buildout. Business/real estate: Albuquerque’s Loyola’s diner property is listed for sale, signaling an end to an iconic Route 66-era stop. Public safety: A Smart Growth America report finds pedestrian deaths in major cities remain far above 2009 levels, even as national rates improved.

New World Screwworm Response: USDA says the flesh-eating parasite has reached six confirmed U.S. cases, with five in South Texas and one in New Mexico, as states tighten animal movement rules and ramp up sterile fly releases and surveillance. Border & Trade Impacts: Mexico suspended most U.S. live-animal imports after detections in Texas and New Mexico, while USDA briefly reversed course to allow pet dogs to travel to Mexico again as officials try to slow spread. State-by-State Rules: Iowa issued guidance for producers and pet owners; Georgia tightened entry requirements for animals from Texas and specific New Mexico counties; Idaho added new entry requirements; Florida expanded an emergency rule restricting rescue/shelter pets and tightening warm-blooded animal import rules. Local Health Spending: Medicaid radiology spending rose in Alamogordo, with $2.42M billed in 2024, reflecting continued growth in local public health services. Energy & Drilling Watch: A New Mexico rig-count note shows the state down two rigs week over week, even as jet fuel output hits record highs amid refinery shifts. Research & Health Risk: UNM researchers report microplastics in human brain tissue at much higher concentrations than in other organs, with dementia-linked donors showing the highest levels. Community & Development: DreamSpring named Charles McElrath incoming CEO to expand mission-driven lending across 27 states.

New World screwworm: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a dog in Lea County, NM, as Texas reported additional cases in goats and calves, bringing the U.S. total to six in the past week; NM Livestock Board set a 12-mile infested zone for surveillance, inspections, and treatment, while a wider surveillance area expands fly trapping and monitoring. Animal movement rules: Indiana and other states moved to tighten entry requirements for livestock and companion animals from infested zones, and Mexico announced it will stop most live-animal imports from the U.S. to protect herds in northern regions. Ranch impacts: NM ranchers are bracing for fencing and operational losses after wildfires, while livestock producers weigh the added risk of quarantines and movement limits. Education & construction: San Jon selected Weil Construction for a new ~$41M school, and the district hired principal Sharla Rusk as superintendent. Healthcare workforce: UNM’s BA/MD program sent three students to Roswell to shadow rural care providers. Energy/industry: A New Mexico oil-patch update notes NM rig counts down while jet fuel output and exports rise. Local infrastructure: Roswell City Council will review top projects for its next Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, including major pipe and flood repairs. Data centers & community tension: Doña Ana County residents pressed commissioners over Project Jupiter’s approval and environmental costs.

Livestock & Public Health: The New World screwworm is now in the U.S. beyond Texas, with USDA confirming a dog case in Lea County, New Mexico, as officials warn ranchers and pet owners to check for open wounds and report maggots fast; Iowa also issued guidance on isolation and movement rules for animals coming from infested zones. Energy & Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile in late May, with Santa Fe County’s lowest premium hitting $4.40 and other counties reporting similarly sharp week-to-week swings tied to global oil and refinery conditions. Economic Development: Permian Strategic Partnership says its member companies have driven $2.3B in regional impact from $215M invested since 2019, with projects spanning education, health care, workforce and road safety across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Manufacturing: Durango Machining Innovations is expanding into Farmington, backed by LEDA funding, aiming to add 22 high-wage jobs and boost advanced manufacturing capacity in the Four Corners. Infrastructure: NMDOT is set to start intersection upgrades at N.M. 68 and N.M. 240 in Taos, including signal and pedestrian safety improvements, with work running weekdays through early 2027.

Livestock 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.

Livestock Health Alert: USDA confirmed the New World screwworm in Lea County, New Mexico, after a dog case was reclassified from Texas—following multiple Texas detections in calves, goats, and dogs and prompting quarantines, sterile fly releases, and expanded inspections. Agriculture Response: Texas escalated disaster declarations and federal/state partners ramped up surveillance as officials warn the parasite can devastate cattle and other warm-blooded animals if it gains a foothold. Local Business & Marketing: WB Liquors named Helen Thompson Media its agency of record starting June 2026, aiming to grow brand strategy, creative, and digital sales across Texas markets including New Mexico. Construction/Education: Ground broke for a new East Mountain Public Charter School in Albuquerque’s East Mountain area, built next to the current high school, with the first sixth-grade class already full for fall. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reported week-ending May 30 price snapshots across New Mexico counties, with diesel and regular/ethanol blends varying widely as global oil and refinery disruptions keep fuel markets volatile.

Water & Agriculture: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared a Rio Grande settlement that forces New Mexico to cut groundwater pumping near the river by 18,200 acre-feet over 10 years, with parts of southern NM again expected to see stretches go dry. Higher Ed Governance: New Mexico Highlands University’s Board of Regents dismissed President Neil Woolf without cause after he sued the university over claims tied to a campus construction contract. Healthcare Access: The New Mexico Health Care Authority will distribute about $76.2M to six regional hub organizations to expand virtual care and reduce rural wait times. Tribal & Economic Development: The U.S. House advanced the Albuquerque Indian School Act to return 10 acres to a tribal trust, with plans for an entrepreneur complex and light industry/manufacturing spaces. Legal/Justice: The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Farmington sex-crime conviction, ruling improper jury-court communications didn’t require reversal because they pointed jurors back to earlier instructions. Local Business/Autos: Mango Automotive urged drivers to get AC inspections done before desert heat peaks, warning small issues can turn into costly breakdowns. Public Safety: A man was arrested after a fatal I-25 motorcycle crash near Comanche, charged with vehicular homicide and aggravated DWI.

Public Lands Energy Policy: Sen. Elizabeth Warren unveiled a plan to prohibit new oil and gas drilling on federal lands, calling for a first-day moratorium and a rollback of Trump-era rules. BLM Oil & Gas Output: New Mexico and the wider West are still tied to federal leasing momentum, with reporting highlighting record BLM lease-sale revenues and production, plus a note that Lea and Eddy counties dominate federal onshore oil output. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy price checks show New Mexico premium averaging about $4.98 in the week ending May 30, with local lows like Torrance premium at $4.69 and San Juan midgrade at $4.37; diesel also stayed volatile, with Lea diesel bottoming near $4.92. Tech, Research & Workforce: UNM named Janette Kim director of its Design and Planning Assistance Center, while the ngVLA prototype at the VLA site in New Mexico reached “first light,” moving toward next-gen radio astronomy. Health & Access: A report on ACA coverage drops and provider shortages underscores how access gaps can grow even with state protections. Community & Culture: Netflix’s “The Boroughs” was filmed in New Mexico, and Currents New Media returns to Santa Fe with immersive art and tech across multiple venues.