AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Politics & Voting: Early voting starts statewide today, with key races including NM’s 3rd Congressional District (Teresa Leger Fernandez vs. Martin Zamora) and the U.S. Senate race (Ben Ray Luján vs. Larry Marker), plus Gov. and other statewide offices; voters can also register or update at county clerk offices on the same day. Tax Policy: Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull unveiled a four-step plan to gradually eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax, starting with relief for more than half of residents. Housing & Community: A Route 66 housing angle spotlights how renovated motels are being used to help ease Albuquerque’s housing shortage. Tribal Energy & Environment: Activists are appealing a Trump-issued permit to expand a Navajo Nation coal mine, arguing the environmental review was fast-tracked and flawed and warning about groundwater and community impacts. Health & Medicaid: The New Mexico Health Care Authority launched Medicaid and SNAP partner toolkits to help communities explain upcoming federal changes starting in 2027. Business & Tech: ExtraMile rolls out a digital commerce upgrade with Vroom Delivery to sync online menus with real store inventory and pricing. UNM Campus Safety: UNM President Steve Goldstein addressed campus safety and sexual violence concerns during a press conference, emphasizing student security as the top priority. Courts & Data Privacy: A Santa Fe judge is set to rule on how much Meta owes New Mexico in a data privacy case, with the state seeking $35–$40 billion and Meta arguing for a far lower cap.
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