AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew World screwworm: The flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond Texas, with a confirmed case in New Mexico (a dog in Lea County) as USDA ramps up sterile-fly releases and urges daily checks of pets and livestock. Livestock and border pressure: Experts warn the comeback is tied to illegal cattle transport and organized crime, raising fears for the cattle industry and consumer prices. State response: Idaho tightened animal-entry rules after detections in Texas and New Mexico, requiring veterinary inspections and documentation for warm-blooded animals. Local impacts: A new interactive “Refinery Risk Map” estimates health effects from oil refineries across the Mountain West, including New Mexico, highlighting nearby schools and hospitals. Health research: UNM researchers report microplastics found in human brain tissue at higher levels in donors with dementia, calling it a medical emergency. Education and budgets: Roswell school district budgets for 2026-27 were approved, including a change tied to reduced PreK funding.
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