AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Crisis: Hot, dry, windy weather is driving major blazes across the West, including Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, which has surged through rugged terrain and damaged a ski resort area as firefighters struggle to move heavy equipment. Colorado River Gridlock: Colorado River negotiations have collapsed again, with basin states walking away from talks as Lake Powell’s outlook worsens and agreements near expiration. New Mexico Cannabis Enforcement: New Mexico is rolling out a small but growing cannabis enforcement team aimed at cracking down on the black market, after lawmakers expanded the state’s ability to use certified law enforcement agents. Public Safety & Justice: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from withholding transportation funds from states that won’t comply with immigration enforcement conditions. Local Utilities: Southern New Mexico ratepayers are pushing back against an El Paso Electric proposal that critics say could add more than $40 to typical bills. Letters & Policy Debate: A letter argues that allowing psychologists prescriptive authority could ease mental health provider shortages, urging Gov. Lujan Grisham not to veto the measure.
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