AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoScrewworm Alert: The New World screwworm has reached New Mexico, with officials confirming a case in a dog and warning residents to watch pets and livestock as the parasite spreads from Texas; Florida has responded by blocking shelter animals from affected states, while Idaho and Colorado are tightening animal entry rules and movement protocols to slow further spread. Beef Prices & Supply: With cattle herds already low and beef at record highs, ranchers and industry leaders warn the outbreak could keep grocery bills elevated if cases grow into a wider problem. Legal Fight in NM: The U.S. Justice Department sued the New Mexico Supreme Court and the state Board of Bar Examiners, alleging they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by refusing to recognize out-of-state law licenses for military families. State Infrastructure & Safety: New Mexico launched its first $220 million transportation bond sale, and pedestrian fatality rankings improved as the state moved from No. 1 to No. 9 in a national measure. Child Well-Being: A new Kids Count snapshot shows New Mexico making slow progress on child poverty and health, even as education indicators still lag.
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