AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoute 66 & Local History: Hotel Parq Central on Central Ave is marking its 100th anniversary, built in 1926 the same year the federal highway system and Route 66 got rolling. Fentanyl & Accountability: New Mexico Democrats are pushing back on blame as state leaders react to reports that DEA tactics helped suspects “walk” fentanyl pills into Albuquerque neighborhoods, worsening the crisis. Public Safety & Fireworks: Wildfire danger is already forcing some western towns to cancel or scale back Fourth of July fireworks, with dry conditions and fast-spreading fires driving the decisions. Local Governance & Housing/Business Mindset: An Albuquerque opinion piece argues the city needs an “abundance mindset” to speed up major projects like the Rail Trail instead of managing decline. Higher Ed & Transparency: UNM is accused of skirting state law by not disclosing details of a law school dean retention vote, reigniting debate over open-records compliance. Economy & Jobs: New Mexico approved $3.06M to help train workers for Project Jupiter data center hires in Santa Teresa, part of a broader push to lock in local talent. Sports: Cristian Nava’s return to form for New Mexico United drew a big home crowd as he scored in a win over Oakland Roots.
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