AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Fraud Crackdown: The New Mexico Association for Home & Hospice Care backed federal efforts to curb fraud in Medicare home health and hospice, but warned a six-month CMS enrollment moratorium must stay targeted so compliant providers and patients aren’t harmed. Water Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court approved a settlement to reduce Rio Grande groundwater pumping and retire some irrigated water rights, aiming to stabilize water delivery from New Mexico to Texas. GOP Party Fight: A judge ordered New Mexico GOP chair Amy Barela to step down ahead of the state’s June 2 semi-open primary, citing alleged bylaw violations. Immigrant Safety Lawsuit: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Torrance and Curry counties over alleged “illegal ICE agreements,” seeking to block and end them under the state’s Immigrant Safety Act. Disaster Recovery: New Mexico opened a state-run Disaster Recovery Center in Las Vegas for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire and flood victims, offering case management and help with rebuilding permits. Local Culture: “Fantastic Animals from Mexico” brings alebrijes and nahuales to Albuquerque’s Central Avenue for the summer. Space & Tech: Virgin Galactic’s Unity returned to service for pilot training for its next-generation spacecraft.
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