AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World Screwworm: USDA confirmed the flesh-eating parasite in Texas and tied a New Mexico dog case to Lea County, as officials expand sterile-fly releases and urge daily checks of pets and livestock. Livestock & food pressure: With beef already at record highs, the outbreak is raising new worries for cattle markets and restaurant supply chains. State response: New Mexico’s Livestock Board issued an emergency order, while other states (including Georgia) tightened animal entry rules for Texas and specific NM counties. Drought emergency: The Navajo Nation declared a drought state of emergency, citing strained water, reduced forage, and worsening conditions for ranchers and families. Local schools: Roswell school district budgets for 2026-27 were approved, including a drop in PreK allocation. Politics & courts: The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a ruling forcing the GOP chairwoman to step down, and former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima sued over independent ballot signature rules.
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