AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Wall Fight in Las Cruces: A Catholic diocese is suing to block the Trump administration from using eminent domain to seize 14 acres for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey, arguing it would desecrate a 29-foot Jesus statue and violate religious freedom. Wildfire Pressure on the West: Utah’s Iron fire forced evacuations near Eureka as extreme heat and drought fueled multiple blazes; officials warned conditions could worsen. New Mexico Drug-Exposure Policy Under Fire: Tribes and advocates say New Mexico’s newborn drug-exposure rule threatens Native sovereignty and due process, with the ACLU challenging it in court. Local Public Safety: Albuquerque police investigated a suspicious death in northwest Albuquerque after a tense, police-involved incident earlier in the week. Water Protection Rules: New Mexico is updating surface-water protections after a Supreme Court narrowing of Clean Water Act coverage, with acequia leaders pushing for strong safeguards. State Politics: Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth announced he won’t seek re-election as majority leader, setting up leadership changes in Santa Fe. Health & Food Assistance: A House reconciliation plan would cut SNAP by nearly $300 billion through 2034, a major blow to anti-hunger funding nationwide.
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