AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoScrewworm Alert: The New World screwworm has reappeared in the U.S. Southwest, with Texas and New Mexico reporting cases and officials urging ranchers and pet owners to watch for painful wounds and follow transport and treatment rules. State & Local Response: Virginia’s agriculture department issued guidance after confirmed cases in calves in Texas and a dog in New Mexico, highlighting sterile-fly releases and close monitoring. New Mexico Governance: New Mexico Highlands University and its Board of Regents accuse the fired president of improper hiring, financial mismanagement, and retaliation, as the regents’ fight continues. Water & Economy: Drought concerns are already showing up in northern New Mexico tourism planning, with Angel Fire and Eagle Nest Lake officials weighing possible summer recreation limits. Child Well-Being: A national report says child well-being deteriorated in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with New Mexico in the broader picture of worsening education and health indicators. Energy & Data: New Mexico Tech helped launch DETECT, a statewide energy data platform meant to give the public and policymakers a single place to track production, emissions, and infrastructure.
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