AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColorado River Cuts: The federal government finalized a two-year plan forcing major reductions for Arizona, California and Nevada in 2027-2028, while upper-basin states including New Mexico face no mandatory cuts for now—setting up fresh pressure as Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record lows. Privacy vs. Federal Data: A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from accessing a database with sensitive records for more than 17 million commercial drivers, after state attorneys general challenged the demand. Health Care Funding: New Mexico says it will keep funding gender-affirming care for minors using state money after a federal rule ends Medicaid coverage for those services. Local Governance: Albuquerque’s Landmarks Commission ordered Old Town Portal Market doors removed after ruling the changes harmed the historic area’s character. Immigration Court Fight: An attorney is challenging ICE detention of a Santa Fe father, arguing the agency’s “extensive criminal history” claims don’t match dismissed charges. Surveillance Debate: Taos residents are pushing back against Flock license-plate reader cameras as part of a national “DeFlock” effort. Education Policy: New Mexico universities are reviewing a Trump administration letter urging public commitments on admissions, free speech and academic rigor.
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