AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting is underway in New Mexico, with races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and more on the ballot. Voters can register at polling sites during early voting or on Election Day. Flood Recovery: Doña Ana County declared a disaster after late-September flooding caused at least $17 million in estimated damage; Las Cruces reported $2.2 million in losses to parks and recreation areas. Food Safety: New Mexico State University’s lab will help expand meat and poultry inspections, bringing testing closer to local producers and processors. Courts: A federal appeals court overturned kidnapping convictions tied to the 2017 death of a 3-year-old at a New Mexico compound, ruling the jury received improper instructions; it also vacated convictions over alleged plans to attack the government. Energy and Water: New Mexico’s attorney general says the federal review of the proposed Project Jupiter gas pipeline is inadequate. Meanwhile, most residents who spoke at a public meeting opposed the proposed Copper Flat mine, citing concerns about water use. Albuquerque: Balloon Fiesta crowds are bringing business to local vendors and shops. Lobos: New Mexico’s men’s basketball team was narrowly picked to win the reconfigured Mountain West, with guard Jake Hall named preseason player of the year.
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