AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGila Cattle Fight: A federal appeals court tossed New Mexico Cattle Growers’ lawsuit over aerial shooting of feral cattle in the Gila, saying the Forest Service has mostly eradicated the herd and is now focused on capturing any stragglers instead. Flood-Linked Water Aid: After the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire and later heavy-metal contamination findings, USDA is offering up to $1 million to help Mora and San Miguel counties pay for drinking-water repairs and treatment. SNAP Legal Block: A judge halted the Trump administration from enforcing new SNAP funding conditions, siding with 19 Democratic-led states that said the requirements could disrupt help for low-income families. Border Wall Clash: Rights groups are challenging plans to extend the border wall near sacred Mount Cristo Rey, arguing it would turn a religious site into a symbol of division. Mental Health Data Gap: UNM researchers found self-harm history is often missing from diagnosis codes in veterans’ records—only about a quarter of documented cases show up—raising concerns for planning and care. Local Fire Update: A second fire at a South Valley recycling center damaged nearby businesses and led to condemnations, with cause still under investigation. Native Politics: Native Organizers Alliance Action Fund hailed Deb Haaland’s Democratic primary win as a historic milestone for Native representation. Sports & Community: Duke City BMX hosted the USA BMX Spring Nationals, drawing riders from across the country to Albuquerque.
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