AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoProject Jupiter Water Fight: New Mexico’s attorney general says the state engineer skipped required notice-and-hearing steps for an “emergency” water authorization tied to the Santa Teresa Capital data center, after more than 100 million gallons were pumped since April. Public Safety & Local Media: Bernalillo County deputies are back on “On Patrol: Live,” returning after a three-year break with cameras on Fridays and Saturdays. State Politics & Pay: A ballot measure would allow lawmakers to be paid a salary, sparking debate over whether it would professionalize the Legislature or widen access. Education & Economic Growth: Albuquerque Public Schools moves toward a manufacturing and workforce hub near Sandia by declaring unused parcels surplus for the CAMINO Collaborative. Data Centers vs. Communities: A senator warns New Mexico risks becoming a “sacrifice zone” as data centers expand amid drought, wildfire damage, and water stress. Business & UNM: Frontier Restaurant CEO Shannon Rainosek donates $250,000 to UNM’s business school to fund student internships and competitions. Weather & Tragedy: Flash flooding on the Navajo Nation killed three people, including a 7-year-old, as officials issued emergency guidance. Local Culture: Old Town Emporium, a long-running Albuquerque gift shop, is closing after 23 years.
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