AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGovernor-Elect’s Transition: Deb Haaland named former U.S. Sen. Tom Udall honorary transition chairman, as former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez and Clara Apodaca take charge of inauguration planning. School Oversight: The U.S. Department of Education opened investigations into Albuquerque and Santa Fe school policies over allegations they kept parents uninformed about students’ gender identity; the agency is examining possible violations of federal privacy laws. Child Care Costs: New Mexico proposes monthly co-pays of $15 to $99 for some high-earning families in its universal child care program. A public hearing is set for Dec. 3. Energy Permitting: The Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich’s bipartisan permitting bill in a 73-25 vote. It could speed approvals for major energy projects, but faces further hurdles and debate over its effects. Agriculture: The state honored Povy Bigbee and Jessie MacMillan as 2026 Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture for their contributions to the industry. Transportation: NMDOT is studying whether a 92-mile stretch of U.S. 64/87 from Raton to the Texas line could join the future Interstate 27 system.
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