AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Politics: President Donald Trump renewed his call to rename New Mexico “New America,” claiming it would raise home values and incomes. State leaders rejected the proposal. Transportation: Rising gas prices are helping lift Rail Runner ridership to 2,200–2,500 passengers a day, about 4,000–5,000 more than the same period last year. Public Health: Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico rose 2.6% in 2025, reversing a three-year decline; state health officials say county-level figures are not yet available. Power Costs: Some New Mexicans report PNM bills as high as $1,700, prompting calls for a regulatory investigation as the utility’s proposed sale to Blackstone remains contentious. Water and Agriculture: Flood damage to Rio Arriba County acequias is adding repair costs for irrigators, while new screwworm cases in Grant County raise concern for livestock producers. Ruidoso Flooding: A ProPublica investigation revisits warnings before the 2025 flood that killed three people, examining whether officials’ focus on tourism left residents at risk.
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