AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAffordable Housing Fight in Santa Fe: Mayor Michael Garcia wants to triple the “fee in lieu” developers pay if they don’t include affordable units, with a vote set for Aug. 12. Supporters say it could fund the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and push more lower-income options; critics warn it may slow building. Child Welfare Lawsuit: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez sued CYFD after foster care staff allegedly took a 15-year-old to a Texas border crossing and forced him to walk into Mexico to reunite with his mother, seeking a court order to stop similar removals without approval. Colorado River Overhaul: Federal managers released a 10-year Colorado River plan that keeps states negotiating every two years while opening the door to major cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada as reservoirs hit new lows. Local Public Safety: Farmington police and residents discussed strategies to curb crime and disorder in the Animas District tied to homelessness and addiction. Faith and Community Tensions: Albuquerque faith leaders and a local Catholic leader condemned threats tied to a proposed mosque in the North Valley.
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