AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChild Well-Being: A new Kids Count report says child well-being worsened in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with New Mexico still ranking 49th overall as education and family stability lag. Screwworm Response: New World screwworm keeps spreading—US cases now total 9, including a dog in Lea County, and Texas/parts of New Mexico are expanding quarantines and emergency pet treatment options. Border Safety: U.S. Border Patrol is warning people about deadly dangers in the U.S.-Mexico canals, where strong currents and undertows have led to drownings and smugglers’ “jump in” tactics. Prediction Markets Fight: The CFTC sued New Mexico in federal court over efforts to apply state gambling rules to Kalshi, escalating a dispute that began with the state’s own lawsuit. Local Governance: Albuquerque’s council advanced its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and a judge dismissed a challenge to the state’s universal childcare program, keeping the program running. Public Safety: The state Law Enforcement Academy named Fabian M. Valdez as its new director, and Albuquerque announced a federal hate-crime charge after an alleged synagogue and Jewish Community Center attack.
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